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24 Minnetonka Trail

Medford Lakes NJ 08055

5
3
3029 sq. ft.
26572 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Original owner, Dr. Edward from Philadelphia built this cabin in 1927 on Ballinger Lake with 200 ft of water frontage.. He extended the lot into the lake and added to the sandy beach . This home is one of the first 10 homes to be built in the colony and has one of the largest most private wooded lakefront lots. There are lake views from all rooms as well as over 40 custom windows throughout the house. Originally the home was built as a summer retreat, and it has one of the largest stone fireplaces with original hanging hooked black kettle known as a fireplace crane. This home features 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, open spaced kitchen for all your entertaining & culinary needs, a oversized family room or what was considered a lodge room, and upper hallway with large balcony that overlooks this grand space. In 2007, Copper Rust Versailles slate floors were installed & encompass the entire first floor. In the same year, the Carriage home on the property was fully renovated to a 1 full bedroom, 1 full bathroom, laundry room, as well as upper level family room and a full size kitchen. There is also additional storage space created in areas around the carriage home and another wood cabin shed was constructed on the property. The kitchen was fully renovated with raw edge countertops and butlers pantry with original door from one of the rooms of the old Settlers Inn where PJ Whelihans now stands. There is also a new HVAC, hot water heater & water softener system. Entire ceiling of the lodge room area was rebuilt. Exquisite primary suite was added on first level with luxurious custom bathroom raw edge countertops. Claw foot soaking tub, with fireplace as well as a grand walk in stone and pebble shower with overhead rainfall shower head. A salt water swimming pool & pond with waterfall was added with privacy fencing with pavilion & outdoor fireplace, bulkhead , beach by the lake as well as a outdoor shower out of a story book with a massive tree in the heart of the shower with natural stone. You have to see this to believe it! It is simply unique to this property. Schedule your tour today. Walking distance to Cathedral of the Woods Community Chapel, Beach 1 & 3, dining at PJ Whelihans , as well as Lakes Coffee, The Sand Stand Ice Cream Parlor, Two Fish & Honey Post.

Features

5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3029 sq. ft. floor area
26572 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

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90% of sellers in Medford Lakes reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Medford Lakes stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Medford Lakes

In the last 12 months, 42 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 24 Minnetonka Trail, have been sold.

This represents a 5% decrease in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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