Built 1862 Black walnut staircase Brick fireplace 4/5 bedrooms Guest suite w/full bath New electric 1997 1.7 acres Detached 2-car garage Detached 50 x 27 utility building Taxes $2314.

This Primitive Federal styled cedar and brick 3200 square foot historical home was built in 1862 as John H. Bacon’s Bayview Cottage. It is located at 351 Tyndal Island Road in Greenwich, Cumberland County New Jersey. It has a Delaware Bay View and Marina and Wildlife refuge within walking distance.

The entry foyer has the original 18th century hand made black walnut staircase with chestnut treads and transom over door. The first floor kitchen 20 x 10 has hand framed cabinets refurbished distressed, 2 inch cherry wood countertop, knotty pine floor, a stainless gas range with oven, and dishwasher. There is a 14 x 16 formal dining room with a 10’ ceiling and a 9” triple window with views of the natural surroundings. The gracious living room is 20 x 14 and includes a primitive colonial brick fireplace with special trim. There is also a laundry closet on this level.

The second floor has 4 large bedrooms and a separate guest room with a 15 x 13 full ceramic tiled bath. The master bedroom with a bay view measures 20 x 18 with a 14 x 14 office that may be easily converted to a master bath. Two other bedrooms measure 14 x 13.

The roof is cedar. There is a full basement including a furnace providing radiant heat for the first floor and baseboard hot water heat for the second floor. The furnace was installed in 1997. The domestic hot water heater is an Energy-Plus 40 gallon Weil McLain. The electrical service was upgraded in 1997 to 200 amps.

This home was held vacant for 10 – 12 years. Restoration began in 1997 and was 85 – 90% complete as of late 2001. The 3rd bath has been roughed out. In 1950 and addition was added to the structure. The property of 1.7 acres also includes a 24 x 24 detached 2-car garage, a peg & beam corncrib, and icehouse and a 27 x 50 office/studio/utility building. 2001 taxes are $2314.