You don’t have to drive deep into the countryside to find a bucolic retreat. About 50 miles west of New York City, By Pond Farm sits on 10 acres in Tewksbury Township, a corner of Hunterdon County known for its horse farms, preserved open space, and winding country roads. Dating to 1900, the property has been thoughtfully expanded over the years, turning what began as a traditional farmhouse into a full-fledged country estate.
The main residence now spans more than 5,300 square feet and combines 19th-century charm with elegant, contemporary design. Many original details remain intact, such as reclaimed beams, wide-plank wood floors, brick flooring, custom millwork, and several fireplaces. Newer additions include a sunroom, home theater, gym, smart-home technology, and a glass elevator.
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Four bedrooms and five baths are spread throughout. The primary suite occupies its own wing and features a roughly 700-square-foot dressing room and walk-in closet, plus a private outdoor space overlooking the grounds.
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The home sports reclaimed architectural accents and wide-plank hardwood floors.
The kitchen continues to balance old and new, with furniture-style cabinetry, farmhouse sinks, marble countertops, reclaimed wood accents, and designer appliances. It opens to informal dining and living spaces, while French doors connect the interiors to covered porches, a vine-covered pergola, and gardens that wrap around the house.
The property features a party barn.
Beyond the farmhouse, the property unfolds more like a private compound than a single residence. A restored timber-frame barn has been transformed into a party space while retaining its original beams and soaring ceilings. Elsewhere are a saltwater pool and poolhouse, a large pond, fenced paddocks, gardens, wildflower meadows, and several outbuildings for animals, all surrounded by mature trees and landscaped grounds.
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The grounds include a swimming pool.
Large country estates don’t come on the market often in Tewksbury. In March of last year, Hilltop—the 20-acre retreat created by Ford Models founders Eileen and Jerry Ford and reimagined by Hoboken-based J. Patryce Design & Co.—went into contract after asking $5.9 million. That sale highlighted continued interest in turnkey homes on acreage within commuting distance of New York City.
Despite its reputation for large estates, Tewksbury remains a relatively small market. The median listing price was about $997,000 in June, according to Realtor.com, with homes selling for roughly their asking price on average. The township also favored buyers during the month, making estates like By Pond Farm something of an outlier in both scale and price. By Pond Farm is now asking a speck under $4 million with Turpin Realtors/Forbes Global Properties.
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