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Inviting Home with Beautiful Chestnut Woodwork
  • $730,000

Description

Turn‑of‑the‑century Victorian-style home with beautiful chestnut woodwork throughout, set on 0.37 acres with mature shade and flowering trees and a classic 40’ x 20’ barn, offers timeless character and modern comfort. An inviting wrap‑around porch welcomes you into a gracious foyer featuring a striking staircase opposite the columned entry into the parlor.

The parlor showcases rich oak paneling and large custom windows featuring stained glass panels, while the formal dining room with large, bay windows, provides an elegant setting for gatherings. The adjacent family room features pocket doors, bay windows, attractive fireplace and mantel, soft carpeting, and direct access to the front porch.

The updated kitchen blends spacious original cabinetry with modern amenities, including:

  • Stainless steel oven
  • Gas cooktop
  • Stainless refrigerator & dishwasher
  • Double stainless sink
  • Ample butcher‑block countertops
  • Greenhouse box‑bay window
  • Skylights & recessed lighting
  • Rear exit to the yard

A separate eat‑in area with working Franklin stove, opens seamlessly into the bright, four-season sunroom, creating a warm and versatile living space with a view over the garden and backyard.

The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms, an office, two full baths, and a convenient laundry area. A large walk‑up attic features finished, insulated walls—ideal for storage and future expansion.

Additional features include:

  • Full stone basement with workshop area
  • Natural gas steam boiler, hot water heater, cooktop, dryer
  • New 4‑bedroom septic system (installed late 2025)
  • Historic horse‑and‑carriage barn
  • Zoned for residential and business
  • Mature shade and flowering trees

 

Located in the charming town of Califon, steps from the Columbia Trail and the South Branch of the Raritan River, this property offers the perfect blend of history, charm, and outdoor recreation.

Details

Property ID 833930
3 Bedrooms
2.1 Bathrooms
Square Footage 3334
Lot Size .37
Year Built 1910
Updated on May 2, 2026 at 9:42 pm

Address

  • Address: 45 Main St.
  • City: Califon
  • State: New Jersey
  • Zip/Postal Code: 07830
  • Country: United States

Contact Agent

Brent Franklin

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