188 Old Canal Ln

The Colonel Erwin Homestead, The fully renovated1780 Farmhouse on the Canal is the original home of Colonel Erwin for which "Erwinna" gets its name. This home has been beautifully and lovingly restored using only the best materials while maintaining it's historical character. The first floor offers an open floor plan with a wood beamed living room, wood-burning stove for cozy winter evenings as well as a beautiful piece of stained glass. The wonderful, bright sunroom with walls of windows overlooks the park like grounds and canal and has French doors opening out to the terrace. The large eat-in kitchen has been totally updated with leatherized granite counters, Bertazzoni range, oversized Subzero refrigerator, large double farmhouse sink and a dining space for a large table perfect for family gatherings. The crown jewel of this room is the truly magnificent stained glass window that sends out jewel tones on sunny days. There is also a full bath on this floor. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and a second fully updated bath. The pumpkin pine floors and beamed ceilings plus the open stone wall in the bath add touches of character and charm. Two of the bedrooms have lovely views of the canal and beautiful grounds. There is an abundance of outdoor areas perfect for enjoying the tranquility of this beautiful property. From the lovely wide front porch with views of the flower gardens to the brick side terrace perfect for al fresco dining, one can hear the sound of the running creek as well as the many songbirds which reside here. In addition to the house, there is a charming one room studio down by the canal with it's own terrace and a gorgeous piece of stained glass over the window. The large pole barn offers enough space for 6 cars or is ideal for boat storage, workshop space, hobby pursuits plus offers lots of storage. One section of the barn has been beautifully finished with a large sauna and a shower plus an expansive, light filled area with doors out to the gardens perfect for an in home gym, a yoga or Pilates studio or simply a bonus room for relaxing. This home is the perfect character filled weekender and for many years has served as such a getaway for city dwellers. The property is located on a private lane with easy access to the canal towpath for long walks and bike rides. It is perfectly situated just minutes from Frenchtown and Milford and is a scenic drive down River Road to the village of New Hope. It is 60 minutes to NYC and 60 minutes to Philadelphia. This property offers privacy and a peaceful and inviting retreat whether you are looking for a countryside haven or a charming weekend getaway, this farmhouse is a must see and it is not in a flood plane.