Yes, George Washington did sleep in this N.J. house for sale
Yes, George Washington did sleep in this N.J. house for sale
Published: Oct. 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
The home was originally built in 1774 and turned into more of a manor home in the mid-1800s.Courtesy of The Bonnie and Greg Team at Coldwell Banker Realty in Mendham
By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
This New Jersey home has some serious ties to the Revolutionary War.
It was ransacked, more than once, by British troops looking for hidden treasures. It was used as a food storage facility during the Revolutionary War because of its 20-inch thick walls. And, George Washington slept in the primary bedroom, leaving behind his breakfast dishes and a half a glass of wine, according to local historians.
The home is prominently located in the center of Long Valley, has five bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a separate second dwelling with two bedrooms and one bathroom. And it’s listed for sale for $750,000.
“It’s a 251-year-old house, so it’s going to take that special person who loves historic, big homes,” said Greg Brozowski, who listed it along with Bonnie Cerra, both of Coldwell Banker Realty in Mendham. “It’s in very good condition but it’s not a turnkey center hall colonial at the end of a cul-de-sac.”
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I see it from the road when I go out that way. It's a beautiful house, situated just right on the property.
Did you click the "All Photos" link? It shows pictures of each room, and yes, they are huge. This would be a nightmare to heat.
They are a nightmare to decorate, too, with modern standards.
My house is from 1850, and it has 20" thick walls. However, it is not like this because it is a carriage house. The biggest rooms are in the center of the house and are that size, but there are two additions on each end where the rooms are more reasonably sized. The additions were put on in 1950, I think.
Old houses can have old house nightmares. I just went through a plumbing one that cost me around 7 grand. 
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oops. Sorry, sinking feeling, I mean this response for bucolic frolic.
