On the northern edge of Hunterdon county, lies the Township of Tewksbury, comprised of several villages surrounded by a rural landscape of farms and wooded hillsides. Nestled in the heart of Tewksbury is the village of Mountainville, so named because it is located in a valley at the confluence of four mountain streams.
In the early 1800’s the village was established with a sawmill, a general store, school, post office and distillery. The latter part of the century saw the growth of the community and hunting became a popular pastime. However, as commercial activity declined, with the development of railroads and highways, Mountainville became a small summer resort. Families purchased some of the old homes and discreetly renovated them, or built new homes on large pieces of property, hence the village maintains its Currier & Ives atmosphere. Social activity now centers around the old general store, now called Gourmet Expressions, which has become a popular local eatery and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner six nights of the week. Weekends see bicyclists and walkers enjoying the quaint ambiance and quiet country roads, bordered by meandering streams.
One of the earliest homesteads in Mountainville is believed to have been the home of Jenny Alpaugh, a local family. Belle Glade is thought to have been originally built in 1803, with several later additions, and over the past few years the property has been lovingly and tastefully restored and renovated. With its rocking chair front porch overlooking the babbling stream on Guinea Hollow Road , this charming antique home is currently one of the best values in Tewksbury . Recognizing the decline in real estate values over the past two years since they first purchased the property, the current owners have priced it at 20% under their purchase price. To view listings in the Tewksbury area, please click here.
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Valerie Fraser
