Large 19th century home, huge yard/garden, easy access to beaches, NYC, Philadelphia
We live in a rural area, but at an intersection that connects to the city or the shore. Easy access to trains, should one not want to drive. We are conveniently located between ocean, the famous Pine Barrens, and high culture found in either New York City or Philadelphia (art, theater, orchestra, museums, zoos, restaurants, etc.) Within 5 miles (less than 10 minutes) to shopping, cinema, malls, etc.  Cultural and beautiful Princeton is ½ hour drive.  Our yard is enormous and is contiguous to farmland behind. There are many rivers, and we have 3 canoes and 2 kayaks. We also have bikes - very flat so easy cycling.  Large kitchen with glass-top stove, microwave, dishwasher, hand-made cabinets, and view of garden with patio, grill and outside eating. We are a couple in our 60s. My husband is a pastor and I direct a non-profit agency. We have a piano, many books to browse (art, theology, textiles, travel, nature). My husband is a birder and loves nature. I love art, culture and travel. I collect textiles and one could easily think they were in Central Asia, the Middle East or Africa from our decor.  Our son is married and lives in Grand Rapids, MI.

Copied below are helpful links and photos, if you are interested in the NJ Pine Barrens (hiking and canoeing), Great Adventure (huge amusement park), biking, the Jersey Shore beaches, and Philadelphia:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/island.html
http://www.njpinebarrens.com
http://www.pineypower.com
http://www.state.nj.us/pinelands/pastimes/index.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=nj+pine+barrens&biw=1024&bih=729&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=C-atVPLAEcazer-xhLgI&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw&dpr=2

https://www.google.com/search?q=nj+pine+barrens&biw=1024&bih=729&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=C-atVPLAEcazer-xhLgI&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw&dpr=2#tbm=isch&q=delaware++river+bike+path+lambertville

http://www.njhiking.com/nj-bike-trails/
http://www.newjerseyshore.com
http://www.visitnj.org/nj/beaches
http://www.visitphilly.com
https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

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