253 HOPEWELL Road, MEDFORD, NJ 08055

Come and explore the year-round family activities at this private lake community surrounding the historic Taunton Lake in Medford! Stroll down your tree-lined private path to the beach and lake from your expansive property here at 253 Hopewell Road. This unique home has many newer additions and upgrades that embrace the "heart" of the home, which s

erved as an old stagecoach stop and resting place in the early 19th century and remains preserved and original. You can see and feel the history as you wander through. This home offers a combination of original spaces, intertwined with modern updates and decor, centered on .7 acres of estate.

You enter the home through a large entry purpose room that also hosts your laundry area, sauna, adjacent shower stall, storage space, and entry to a large 2 car garage. Continue through to a large modern kitchen that includes a gas fireplace. It's perfect for gourmet cooking and entertaining.

In the pass to the dining room you'll see an upgraded powder room. From the kitchen you can enter the enclosed screened porch with access to a large deck or pass through into the dining room featuring wood on the walls, another gas fireplace, and stairs to the 2nd floor.

The dining room leads to a formal family room featuring another gas fireplace, hand hewn ceiling beams, a large picture window with nature views and additional access to the screened porch through sliding glass doors. Then, head on over to the convenient downstairs primary suite.

A spacious bedroom with picture windows, a private door to access the backyard and an updated full bath, tucked in the end of the home for added privacy. The second floor offers plenty of character, ample storage, three spacious bedrooms, a second full bath with a jacuzzi tub, and a large attic space that can be used as a craft room, office, or bonus space.

Now, let's explore the grounds. There is a large, custom-fenced grassy yard with two locked entrance gates that's perfect for children and pets to gather safely with an automatic irrigation system; a lovely deck; patio, a large open back yard with access to the beach and lots of space to garden and enjoy outdoor living.

Other important features offer a whole house Generac generator with warranty; septic system installed in 2013, public water, 2-year-old HVAC system including new gas heater, hot water and air conditioner. This home is conveniently located near Taunton Lake, with access by a short walk from the front of the property or by a private path at the rear.

Members of Old Taunton Colony Club enjoy the beach, lake, use of the private dock and canoe rack, annual summer picnic with live music, fishing derby, canoe races, movies under the stars, Fall bonfire, trick or treat docks and Easter egg hunt, plus more.

You will have to explore this home and the grounds in great detail to appreciate everything that it has to offer! Schedule your private tour today and don't miss this unique opportunity for your own memories to be made by the lake! To access the property, turn on Devon Ave. You will be greeted by a gated circular driveway and lovely pine trees for shade with ample parking.