1064 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ 08551

Historic stone home with a gambrel roof, the c. 1750 Henry Landis House is where the Marquis de Lafayette stayed while recovering from an illness in 1778 at age 21. Lafayette was a French officer who came to America to fight on the side of the colonists in the Revolutionary War (East Amwell Historic Pres. Comm.). Also, this landmark home is said to have been Washington's headquarters after the Battle of Monmouth. The property includes 2.5+ Acres with an in-ground pool and pool house, on gracious grounds with lovely gardens--originally over 300 acres during Henry Landis' ownership. Truly built as a home of a gentry landowner/farmer, the very spacious rooms include: Living Room with stone fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, and Bedrooms (one en Suite). The upstairs Den can be used as 4th Bedroom. Gorgeous exposed beams worked by fine craftsmen, early wide pumpkin pine floors, stone fireplace, original millwork, early doors and some original hardware. The walk-up attic is not to be missed--would be wonderful for an art/yoga studio or office if finished. The large, dry stone basement is also quite interesting in that British prisoners of war were apparently temporarily housed here. This incredible early home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Ringoes Historic District.