664 Route 518 Skillman New jersey

Here is a unique chance to own the 8+ acres estate "Washington Well Farm", and with it become part of the American history .The story of this home starts in 1753, when Joost Dureya bought 260 acres of land and made it his homestead. He lived in the home with his two wives and his son, Simon, who served in the Revolutionary War. Following the custom of the early settlers the family burial plot is in the back of the property. Surviving to this day in addition to the main house are the barn, an English carriage house, an out -kitchen and the famous Well.

The estate's notoriety and it's present name come from the well across the road, situated on a 2.3 acres of land. The legend has it that the Continental Army was passing by on a very hot summer day. The soldiers were so thirsty that they drank the well dry.

Today the main house is a gracious home with 8 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2  bathrooms and all the modern amenities.There is also a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom beautiful legal apartment with a separate entrance.

Gorgeous grounds, pool, pool house with a kitchen and fireplace, many other outbuildings - the only way to do justice to this home is to see it.

 Please contact Faina for your personal tour of this historic estate- 609-553-4175.