5 WATER ST Lebanon, NJ 08833

Set on over two serene acres this spacious, circa 1880 home was formerly a church. Recently converted into a truly exquisite property, it has many original details throughout. Enjoy your own private, park-like retreat with extensive lush perennial gardens, brick walkways, gorgeous tiered fountain, in-ground pool, pergola-covered patio with freestanding stone fireplace and original "out house" potting shed. French doors welcome you into the open-concept kitchen, dining area and family room. This level has radiant-heated floors for maximum comfort, and features beautiful 2-foot thick exposed stone walls of indigenous fieldstone, hand-hewn beamed ceilings, custom built-ins and tile flooring. The kitchen is a chef's delight with granite counter tops, 9' long center island, stainless steel appliances, unique granite farmhouse sink, gorgeous custom cabinetry and walk-in pantry. A full bath with incredible glassed-in stone shower and vintage pedestal sink, rescued from New York's famed Metropolitan Opera House, completes this level. Up a flight of stairs you'll discover the large vaulted living area, once the sanctuary. Highlights include the floor-to-ceiling original stained glass windows, wide-width pine floors, bead-board ceilings, chestnut moldings and a soaring brick fireplace flanked by striking custom built-ins. This level also holds a guest bedroom and an additional room earmarked as a future bathroom. Two sets of stairs lead up to the gorgeous master bedroom (choir) loft with intricately-detailed iron railing rescued from an antique store on Martha's Vineyard. The huge master closet has sliding hand-carved salvaged barn shutter doors. An unfinished attic runs the full length of the house and provides plenty of extra storage space or the next owner's dream project. This meticulously restored and maintained property offers the perfect balance of historic character with modern updates for everyday living. This home utilizes energy-conscious, discretely placed solar panels. Great commuter location! An hour outside of Manhattan, close to train/bus service into NYC, 1 hour to Philadelphia, 45 minutes to Newark Airport.