Sacred or Spooky? Former New Jersey Church With a Graveyard Wants $850K

If you’re looking for a New Jersey home that’s anything but traditional, the newly converted church for sale at 198 Locktown Flemington Road just might strike your fancy.

The one-acre property featuring the former Hunterdon Church sits on a private country road, surrounded by farmland. It listed in early April for $850,000.

The former Locktown Christian Church first opened its doors in 1898 (later to become a Presbyterian church in the 1980s) and had several famous ministers, including a female evangelical named Abigail Roberts.

A true relic of the 19th century, the three-bedroom, three-bath home was recently renovated by its architect owner. It now showcases a bright, white interior; new floors and windows; and vast, open space.

“The main room is 38 feet by 35 feet with a ceiling that is about 20 feet high, so it is pretty remarkable,” says listing agent Kevin Mcpheeters. “The original pressed-tin ceiling and walls remain, and the bedrooms on the third floor have some great nooks and dormers.”

Personal sanctuary

If you can imagine the wide-open space of a church with no pews or altar, that’s exactly what you’ll see upon stepping through the main entrance of the Hunterdon Church.

Remodeled for a more contemporary look, the second floor includes the main suite and a luxurious, spalike bathroom. The third-floor loft offers ample living space, two bedrooms, and another bath.

The abode also includes an open kitchen with grey-toned cabinetry, an office, and a laundry/mudroom.

Besides updating the look of the home’s interior, the current owner has also added a new septic system, three-zone heating, and a high-efficiency water heater during his nearly 10 years in the home.

Cemetery caretaker

Is it scenic or spooky? Or both?

The buyer will get the keys to the former church and also oversee the care of a historic cemetery—gravestones and all. Really. Before you buy, please note that the “property overlooks and includes the original cemetery, and care of the sacred grounds will be the responsibility of the homeowner,” the listing specifies.

Beyond the walls of the main building, the property also includes a smaller building that once served as the parsonage.

As for the address, it’s centrally located.

“The house is about 15 minutes from Delaware River towns like Lambertville and Frenchtown,” says Mcpheeters. “It’s about an hour and 20 minutes to New York and an hour to Philly or Princeton.”

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