A unique offering of the historic Carter-Stires Farm presents a rare opportunity for a buyer who is seeking a house they want to make their own. While the home is in need of some work, it has good bones and spacious rooms. The circa 1780 main house was added onto in 1853 and 1874, as evidenced by the dates etched in the basement construction. Modern updates include a newer septic, oil tank, 200 amp electrical service, slate roof on house, and tin roofs on each of the three barns.

Care was taken in retaining the home’s Early American character while preserving many vintage appointments such as high ceilings, generously-sized rooms, Dutch front door, wide-plank wood floors, beamed ceilings, original moldings, porcelain door knobs, a fieldstone fireplace, multiple Jersey winder stairs, built-ins, 9 over 6 windows in many rooms, and a beautiful main staircase. Measuring approximately 2,630 square feet, this expansive Colonial is arranged with 11 rooms, including four bedrooms and one full bath. The first floor includes a living room anchored by a stone heatilator fireplace with wood-burning insert, den/office, laundry room, galley kitchen, and dining room. Four bedrooms (two with adjacent sitting room/offices), a hall full bath, and walk-up stairs to attic complete the second floor.

The bucolic 4.89± acre property is located at the corner of Gravel Hill Road and County Route 614. Its farm-like setting offers some open fenced pastures, wooded areas and three red barns allow for multi-purposes. The largest barn has electricity and features an earthen ramp to the huge main level which is fully-floored and offers an abundance of storage space. The first level was previously used for livestock where you can still see evidence of stalls. The second barn has electricity, a gravel floor, a one-stall stable and stairs to second floor with fully-floored storage area. Between the barns is a paved apron and gravel parking area. The third barn, which is closest to the road, is open in the back where livestock was housed in earlier times.

Concrete stepping stones from the gravel parking area near the house lead to the front porch and cement walkways surround the home for easy access to the three entrance doors. A lovely stone wall on the west side of the home offers an area to plant annuals or perennials for an in-season display. A fenced-in chicken coop and gazebo complete the exterior. Outside access is also available to the basement.

Union Township is situated in the western part of Hunterdon County and is bisected by Route 78 which allows for easy commuting. Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 44 miles away. Local bus service is provided by Trans-Bridge Lines in Clinton and train service on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line is available in Annandale. The Hunterdon County LINK bus offers handicapped-accessible, on-demand bus service throughout the county.