8094 HIGHLAND ST

A ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM-RENOVATED HISTORIC RESIDENCE! Originally built as an 1860 schoolhouse and thoughtfully transformed into a beautiful two-story custom home, this distinctive property offers approximately 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and sits on a picturesque 0.70-acre lot in Commercial Township. From the outside in, this home showcases character, craftsmanship, and thoughtful custom details throughout. The exterior features beautiful historic-inspired architecture, decorative wood brackets, freshly painted finishes, a spacious crushed-shell driveway with ample parking, and a large covered lower-level front porch with an entry ramp. A private upper-level rear deck offers additional outdoor space with its own separate exterior entrance. Step inside to discover a welcoming entryway and original staircase leading to two thoughtfully designed living levels. The first floor offers two bedrooms, a comfortable living room, updated kitchen including a large chalk board, pantry, availability to have laundry hookup, and a full bathroom featuring a spacious tiled shower and separate toilet area. The first-floor living area also includes handicap-accessible features and a handicap-compliant bathroom, providing added accessibility and convenience. The living room includes its own refrigerator, dedicated coffee station, and countertop space for added convenience. Upstairs, enjoy a spacious great room featuring a additional sink, dedicated snack and pantry storage room, and designated space for an additional refrigerator, along with a primary bedroom, additional living area, stackable washer and dryer, and a second full bathroom with a large tiled shower and separate toilet area. The upper level also features a private rear office area, offering a separate space for working, studying, or additional flexibility, complete with its own private door leading directly to the upper rear deck overlooking the backyard and surrounding grounds. The second floor also had access to a pull down attic for additional storage! Custom interior features include high-end Mannington luxury vinyl plank flooring, built-in shelving, unique three-way lighting configurations, dimmer switches, decorative light fixtures, interior louvered window shutters, central vacuum, and updated appliances. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with mature, manicured landscaping, established flower beds, two large raised vegetable gardens, an outdoor shower, and an attached rear utility storage area. An impressive additional feature is the detached three-bay pole barn, offering two generously sized bays and one slightly smaller bay. This versatile structure includes electricity, heating and air conditioning, an upper-level loft for additional storage, a standing-seam metal roof installed over sheathing with no exposed fasteners, and concrete pad areas extending across the front and side. This property also includes a boathouse building to store canoe/ kayak. Conveniently located near the scenic Maurice River, Delaware Bay, and Southern New Jersey shore destinations, with local shopping and amenities in Millville and a community park and walking trail directly accessible from the property. This is truly a unique opportunity to own a piece of history that has been transformed into a custom residence with distinctive character, modern conveniences, and exceptional features throughout. Schedule your private showing and experience this remarkable property!