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70-acre estate in Kinnelon, with a private 25-acre lake and sprawling grounds that stretch into neighboring Montville, is on the market for $3.295 million. The property, known as the Wheeler estate, was once Camp Aheka, a Boy Scouts camp from the 1950s and 1960s. After being transformed into a private family retreat in the 1970s, it has been meticulously restored by current owner Tony Pio Costa.

    The main home, a 6,000-square-foot Colonial Manor, boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and modernized kitchen and bathrooms. The property also features several outbuildings, including a renovated carriage house with a garage and studio apartment, as well as a small two-bedroom house rented for $2,700 per month.

    The estate has been used as a filming location for various projects over the years and is zoned for commercial ventures. It's farm-assessed and located within the Highlands Preservation Area, which protects its natural resources from overdevelopment. With its private lake, hiking trails, and proximity to New York City, the property offers endless possibilities.

    "I think it's a fabulous piece of property," Pio Costa said. "It was in disrepair, but we brought it back to nearly 100%." The estate is currently listed by Megan Lavenburg of Century 21 The Crossing.