RUMSON, NJ USA - Resources Real Estate is proud to announce that for the first time since 1953, the main house of Cobble Close Farm has been brought to market.
Cobble Close Farm, a French country estate located in Middletown, NJ, was built in the 1920s for Herbert Straus, an heir of Macy's co-owner and U.S. Congressman Isidor Straus, who perished on the Titanic with his wife, Ida, who refused a seat in a lifeboat to remain at her husband's side while the ship was sinking.
Originally built on 143 acres, Herbert sought to create an estate in the French Norman style built with materials transported from Europe. The property is currently approximately 13 acres with four private residences built of stucco and cast stone with red, ceramic-tiled roofs and surrounded by fountains, gardens, a pool, lawns bordered by Greco-Roman statues, and an orangery. 
Despite the old world grandeur, the available home for sale is a converted dairy barn that measures 4,950 square feet and features a solarium, magnificent parlor and dining room, and an adjacent three-bedroom apartment. Its unique character has made it a favorite location for fashion, film and television shoots.
"I am so excited to bring such a unique piece of history to the market,” said listing agent Katherine Raftery, Sales Associate at Resources Real Estate. “This is truly a rare opportunity – the setting and architecture are something that must be seen to fully appreciate.”
The property is in a tranquil, rural setting adjacent to Navesink Country Club and just a short drive to Red Bank and the beach. The home is available for viewing by appointment only and interested parties should contact Katherine Raftery at Resources Real Estate’s Rumson office at 732-212-0440.
About Resources Real Estate
Resources Real Estate is Monmouth County NJ’s premier independent brokerage, serving both residential and commercial clients with an exceptional standard of professionalism and service, state-of-the-art technology, and in-depth market knowledge. With over 100 sales associates and support staff, Resources Real Estate services Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties and maintains strong referral relationships with brokers throughout the U.S. and internationally. Resources Real Estate has offices in Rumson, Atlantic Highlands, Colts Neck, Manasquan, and Shrewsbury, NJ. Resources Real Estate has been recognized by Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, Inc. 5000, and NJBiz 250, is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, The Board of Regents of Luxury Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International, is a past member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and has been named a Top Workplace by NJ.com multiple times. The company is proudly affiliated with Resources Title Agency, Resources Referral and it's philanthropic partner, the Carolynn Ozar Diakon Foundation.To learn more about Resources Real Estate services and career opportunities, visit www.resourcesrealestate.com