313-year-old house, believed to be the 1st ever built in N.J. town, is for sale

It’s survived every American president, outlasted multiple wars, and outlived generations. And it’s now for sale.

The Van Buskirk Home in Saddle River—hailed as the very first home built in the town—was recently put on the market for $2.1 million. Built in 1707, the historic home includes exposed hand-hewn beams and architecturally distinct fireplaces.

“This is a really special home,” said Maureen Kuntz, the real estate agent representing the property. “With its historical legacy, it has been impeccably maintained and restored with an array of period-specific architectural details.”

The home, which includes five bedrooms and four bathrooms, is on over two acres of property in the central part of Saddle River. The renovated kitchen incorporates a number of modern amenities and the master suite is located on the first floor.

An open-plan solarium brings “natural beauty inside the home,” according to a release on the property, and the great room features 13-foot a cathedral ceiling and a wood-burning stove with an exposed brick chimney. An exterior patio leads to a pool, tennis court, waterfall, and a footbridge to another grassy area.

The heated, detached barn accommodates two cars and is equipped with two horse stalls, a workshop, and second floor space that could be used as an office or gym.