A NJ family has owned a 135-acre Christmas tree farm for 80 years; the preserved property...

A historic 135-acre Christmas tree farm in Warren County, New Jersey, has been listed for $1.485 million (£1.11 million) after being owned by the same family for 80 years. Located at 21 Frontage Road in Blairstown, the property includes a preserved timber-frame barn built in 1839, 21 acres of farmland, and a separate guest cottage. According to local radio station WRNJ, the land is protected by a farmland preservation deed restriction, which means it must remain agricultural land rather than being used for commercial or residential development. According to property details on Realtor.com, the farm is still operating as a choose-and-cut Christmas tree business, alongside active hay fields and open pastures.Historic buildings and living spacesThe main feature of the property is an original English-style Bank Barn built in 1839. The barn still has its original heavy timber frame, traditional mortise-and-tenon joints, and loft space used for storing farm equipment and supplies. The property also includes a main house and a separate guest cottage. Records on Realtor.com show that the cottage has its own kitchen, bathroom, and utilities, giving it an independent living space. It could b...