Check out the cabins!! 35-acre Victorian estate in New Jersey. $2,900,000.

Property Overview

• Address: 50 Drakestown Rd, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
• Price: $2,900,000
• Bedrooms: 10
• Bathrooms: 3
• Square Footage: ~5,900 sq. ft.
• Lot Size: 35.09 Acres
• Year Built: 1820 (Historical Victorian)

This massive Victorian estate offers ten bedrooms and nearly 6,000 square feet of historic charm across 35 sprawling acres. It is a truly unique property for sale that combines historical significance with vast acreage in a prime New Jersey location.

Interior Highlights

• Architectural Details: Original Victorian craftsmanship, beamed ceilings, and high ceilings throughout.
• Fireplaces: 3 total fireplaces, including a freestanding wood-burning stove.
• Living Spaces: Grand “Great Room,” formal dining room, and a spacious atrium room.
• Flooring: A mix of original hardwood, tile, and comfortable carpeting.
• Kitchen: Large eat-in kitchen designed for hosting and utility.
• Bonus Space: Includes an in-law suite layout and an unfinished basement for extra storage.

The interior showcases stunning beamed ceilings and three distinct fireplaces that highlight the home’s 19th-century character. You will rarely find such a well-preserved and expansive residence for sale that offers this much potential for restoration or custom use.

Grounds & Amenities

• Additional Structures: Approximately 24 one-room cabins, several multifamily residential buildings, and a large recreation hall.
• Outdoor Recreation: In-ground pool with a sun deck, picnic area, hot tub, and volleyball and shuffleboard courts.
• Camping Features: 6 established campsite pads with fire pits and designated trailer/RV sites with existing infrastructure.
• Parking: Circular driveway with a 2-car detached garage and parking for over 20 vehicles.
• Land Use: 35 acres of improved land featuring both open clearings and private wooded areas.

The expansive grounds feature an in-ground pool and two dozen private cabins that offer incredible versatility for recreation or investment. This one-of-a-kind house for sale provides a level of privacy and opportunity that is virtually impossible to find elsewhere in the region.

From Zillow

Unique Property. Victorian Mansion. 35.09 acres of improved land with an extensive array of existing structures and amenities. Due to Highlands regulations, further subdivision or redevelopment is restricted, making this ideal for a buyer seeking to rehabilitate, restore, or continue use of the existing improvements. At the heart of the property is a Victorian era residence showcasing historic craftsmanship. Home features fireplaces, hardwood flooring, stonework, current permit for 10 furnished rooms in main house. An efficiency apartment in main residence The expansive grounds include several multifamily residential buildings with rental potential, approx 24 one room cabins, and rec hall. The property features sheds, workshops & utility buildings, Additional amenities include designated trailer and RV sites with existing infrastructure, 6 established campsite pads with fire pits. Electric service throughout the grounds supporting a variety of recreational and operational uses including an inground pool with picnic area, hot tub, sun deck, volleyball & shuffleboard courts. The expansive layout and existing features provide flexibility for a variety of permitted uses, The property does require rehabilitation and is best suited for a buyer with vision who understands the value of improving and maintaining existing structures within the Highlands framework. A rare opportunity to acquire a large, improved tract with historic character.