The renovation of the historic House – which lies on property owned by the State of New Jersey and is overseen by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission – will include considerable structural improvements and extensive exterior and interior upgrades, according to Michael Sommer, Senior Vice President of the Westfield, N.J.-based Premier Development, which is investing significant capital to fund the restoration project.
Estimated to be completed in three-to-four-months, the reconstruction is now underway after several years of careful planning, designing and permitting.
Once completed, the house – originally used as a home for those whose job it was to open the swing bridge when canal boats came through – is expected to be available for public viewing with the possibility of future office space, serving as yet another historical marker along the Delaware-Raritan Canal and towpath which are part of the National Recreational Trail System.
“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to restore the East Millstone Bridge Tender’s House, a reminder of days gone by that has unfortunately fallen into disarray with broken windows, collapsing chimneys and graffiti after years of neglect.” Mr. Sommer says.
“Countless hours of diligent planning and working closely with the Town, Delaware-Raritan Canal Commission and New Jersey state officials have culminated in the exciting start of this renovation project and we look forward to bringing an important glimpse into the history of the Delaware-Raritan Canal to reality.”
Canal Walk is a neighborhood of nearly 1,400 homes for active adults situated in Somerset County’s Franklin Township and directly linked to the Delaware-Raritan Canal through community walking trails which have been laid out to connect with sections of the historic canal that have been preserved as public open space
Spread across its 300-acre site, Canal Walk features an eclectic mix of housing types, including single-family residences, townhomes and condominiums.
The central gathering destination of Canal Walk is a private 32,000 square-foot clubhouse — the Premier Club at Canal Walk — which is one of the largest and most amenity-rich in the state. Featured inside are a heated pool and whirlpool, a spa with steam room, sauna and a fully-equipped fitness room. There’s also a library, crafts room, billiards room and separate men’s and women’s card rooms. In addition, a business center, banquet hall and lounges are available. Tennis, bocce courts and a putting green are adjacent to the refreshing outdoor pool and spa.
Additional services include a beauty salon and a massage and wellness center.
For more information Canal Walk, please call (732) 356-1191 or visit http://www.premierdevelopment.com. To visit, take Route 287 to Exit 12. Make a left onto Weston Canal Road and proceed 2.4 miles until you reach
Schoolhouse Road. Turn left onto Schoolhouse Road and continue 7/10 of a mile until you reach the entrance at Canal Walk Boulevard. Make a right into the entrance and follow signs to the model park and sales offices.
Premier Development & Affiliates, LLC is a recognized leader in development, construction and property management with 35 years in the industry. Family owned and operated, Premier is a multi-disciplinary real estate company with strong roots in New Jersey, and with projects and properties nationwide and internationally, in both the residential and commercial arenas.
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