253 Hopewell Rd, Medford, NJ 08055

What if home felt a little more like a getaway? 253 Hopewell Road is not your typical home-and thats exactly what makes it special. Here, vintage character and history meet the fun of lake-community living, creating a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find. Set on nearly three-quarters of an acre in Medfords Taunton Lake community, this expanded Cape Cod offers something beyond bedrooms and square footage. Just beyond the backyard, a scenic wooded walkway leads to the private community beach and historic waters of Taunton Lake, where swimming, kayaking, fishing, paddling and relaxing by the water can become part of everyday life. Here, the lake isnt just nearby-it becomes part of the way you live. Residents enjoy membership in the Old Taunton Colony Club, with access to the private beach, dock and canoe rack, along with traditions including fishing derbies, summer picnics, movies under the stars, bonfires and seasonal celebrations. Its a place where the lake brings neighbors together and community still means something. That kind of connection is increasingly hard to find in todays world-and its hard to put a price on. Then theres the home itself. Part dates back more than 100 years and once served as a stagecoach stop. The owners have embraced its history, thoughtfully updating it while preserving the vintage craftsmanship, warm wood accents and architectural details that give it a personality all its own.The updated kitchen (2014) features a gas fireplace, NEW oven, br