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or $1.46 million, a buyer in Morristown, New Jersey can snag a stunning three-bedroom home and its sprawling garage, plus a collection of five antique cars that are beautifully preserved. The property is situated in the coveted Mount Kemble Lake community, just under an hour from New York City.
Gil Fitzhugh, 88, has called this house his home for 46 years and is now reluctantly parting with it, along with his prized car collection. Each of the five vehicles was built between 1904 and 1914, making them historical relics of the early automobile revolution. They include a 1904 Oldsmobile that still runs today, a 1907 Cadillac Model K with an open-top design, a steam-powered 1911 Stanley Model 63, a fully restored 1912 Buick Model 35, and a 1914 Ford Touring.
Fitzhugh has spent nearly five decades learning how to drive each car, which operate differently due to their unique mechanical systems. He emphasizes that owning these vehicles is about enjoying the scenic routes and puttingter along country roads, rather than rushing to get somewhere quickly.
The home itself is a treasure trove of character, with 2,800 square feet of living space, woodburning fireplace, large windows, and two offices, an artist's studio, and a woodworking shop. The property also comes with access to a private lake, clubhouse, and scenic wooded acreage preserved by a trust.
Buyers have the option to purchase each car individually for $264,500 or buy the home separately for $1.2 million. As Fitzhugh prepares to move to a retirement community in Pennsylvania, he's eager to find new owners who will cherish his beloved cars as much as he has.
