9 ELEANOR LANE
Roosevelt, NJ 08555

Who hasn’t dreamed of living in a real log cabin? It feels like a long weekend getaway
from the busy world every single day. Set on more than two acres at the end of a sleepy
lane, this uncommon property is surrounded by nature with sunny fields rolling gently
down to Assunpink Creek. Inside, soaring ceilings, skylights and an open floorplan keep
the natural wood interior wonderfully airy. A dramatic stone fireplace and wood stove out
on the porch deliver quintessential cabin coziness, while the open kitchen offers
abundant workspace and updated granite countertops. Don’t miss the half-bath,
privately tucked into the entryway. Hardwood floors flow throughout, including all three
bedrooms. The largest has direct access to an oversized bathroom, complete with a
soaking tub. But the most relaxing spot of all may be the broad three-season porch
overlooking the fields. When it’s time to entertain, the finished basement offers a bar on
one side and recreation or media space on the other, plus a separate storage area with
Bilco-door access. The attached two-car garage provides even more storage and a
generous circular driveway can accommodate all the friends who will inevitably want to
visit. Whether rain, sleet or snow, a generator keeps the comforts of home humming
along. This rustic retreat is part of the Bough of Roosevelt, a planned cooperative
community created during the New Deal that later evolved into a haven for artists and
intellectuals. Just 50 miles from Manhattan, it remains wonderfully independent, creative
and removed from the ordinary.