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The Borough of Far Hills, New Jersey is located in northern Somerset County, . It is bordered by Bedminster Township, NJ to the west, Peapack and Gladstone, NJ to the northwest, Bernardsville, NJ to the northeast and Bernards Township, NJ to the east and south. Far Hills, New Jersey has a small retail/business area located in the center of the Far Hills Village. The lovely Borough of Far Hills is an old fashioned, quiet place to enjoy life. Far Hills, New Jersey homeowners are estimated to have a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include US Routes 202/206 and County Route 512 with Interstate Route 287 nearby. Far Hills, NJ homeowners enjoy a picture perfect hamlet and a lovely local shopping area.
If you are considering moving to one of the beautiful Far Hills, New Jersey homes for sale then you will find the area a great place to live. Far Hills, NJ Real Estate offers a rural setting with convenient train transportation. Schedules can be found at www.NJTRANSIT.com. Far Hills,
Sightseeing in Far Hills, New Jersey
The Leonard J. Buck Garden (33 acres) is a public botanical garden operated by the Somerset County Park Commission and is open daily. The Garden is located in the center of town, and is one of the premier rock gardens in the United States. It features native and exotic plants displayed in a naturalistic setting of woodland, streams and rock outcroppings. A wooded, rocky ravine is home to numerous wildflowers interspersed among flowering trees and shrubs. Its peak visiting time is spring.
The Natirar of 491 acres is an estate which spans Peapack-Gladstone, Far Hills and Bedminster, New Jersey. In 2003 it was conveyed from the estate of His Majesty Hassan II, late King of Morocco, to Somerset County, New Jersey and is now administered by the Somerset County Park Commission. Approximately 90 acres of the estate have been leased to the Virgin Spa at Natirar, an entity controlled by Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group, which plans to develop that portion of the estate.
Parks and Recreation in Far Hills, New Jersey
Far Hills, NJ Homeowners enjoy many nearby parks and recreational activities as part of the Somerset County Parks Commission. Some of the nearby parks include:
The Far Hills Race Meeting This is an annual event held in the fall at Moorland Farms in Far Hills. It generally attracts over 50,000 visitors.
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Basking Ridge
Washington Valley Park - Bridgewater
Hacklebarney State Park – Between Far Hills and Chester
Schools in and near Far Hills, New Jersey
Far Hills Homeowners are very proud of their excellent school systems. These schools include:
Bedwell Elementary School - Bernardsville
Bernardsville Middle School - Bernardsville
Bernards High School - Bernardsville
Far Hills Country Day School
Raritan Valley Community College – Branchburg Township
Far Hills, New Jersey Homes
Far Hills New Jerseyhomes for sale offers a wide range of pricing from affordable townhouse communities to many luxury homes. All Far Hills, NJ homes for sale can be found by clicking here.
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