Storybook charm and history collide in this 1850s home in the quaint village of Pottersville

This Colonial-style residence is located across the Lamington River Bridge in the historic village of Pottersville, California.

Built around 1850, this historic house in a storybook setting was renovated in 2016 and retains the elegance of the era inside and out of the residence.

Updated features throughout the property include replaced windows, 8 zone heating and repointed basement foundation.

The property contains four bedrooms and three bathrooms (two full, one half).

The master bedroom has a dressing room and an adjoining bathroom.

The refreshed kitchen provides residents with historic character through exposed brickwork, patterned wallpaper and cabinetry. Contemporary features include kitchen island, granite countertops, Wolf induction stove and electric oven

Period features throughout the residence include parquet flooring, exposed beams and cornices, and the wood-burning fireplace in the living room.

The detached tandem garage features a red barn aesthetic. It contains a finished attic, ideal as a studio or office.

A downside to living in this scenic rural setting near the river is that residents need flood insurance.

The property, located at 2 The Island, Califon, New Jersey, is listed at $799,000.

List: 2 The Island [Zillow]