Eat, Pray, Live Here!

The former home of NY Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert is for sale at 3 Reading Avenue, in Frenchtown, NJ, an hour’s drive from both New York City and Philadelphia. Nestled on a hilltop overlooking the charming and vibrant village of Frenchtown, the Italianate Victorian home boasts views of the Delaware River and the Pennsylvania Palisades. It is listed through Jessikah Goodale, Sales Associate, Keller Williams Luxury Division, New Hope.

The home has a deep literary history, having been built in 1869 for Joseph Reading, a town merchant turned adventurer and author who wrote several books about his experiences in Gabon, West Africa. Gilbert called it home for several years prior to the current owners and made extensive renovations, including a chef’s kitchen, custom crown moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative marble mantels, a steam shower and wine cellar. Its crowning feature is a “skybrary”, a 1400 square foot library that is housed under a cupola in the upper level of the home. The home’s current owners are ready to "pass the pen" to future scribes of this home’s stories. The outside of the home is as breathtaking as the inside, featuring expansive views from a wraparound porch made with Brazilian Ipe decking and a screened-in porch.

In addition, the grounds feature a beautiful garden, picnic patio and sculptures acquired by Gilbert from her many travels. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the property’s heated garage with Tesla chargers.

The splendor and delight of this property’s story is to be continued. To view the complete listing, visit https://bit.ly/3dycGKs. To learn more about the home or to schedule a private showing, contact Jessikah Goodale at 908-334-7128 or email at [email protected]. You can also view a video of Elizabeth Gilbert talking about this home at https://youtu.be/k8tEOwNTloU.

About Jessikah Goodale

Jessikah Goodale’s mission is help clients realize their property-owning dreams. Licensed in both NJ and PA, Goodale helps homebuyers looking to purchase homes throughout the river valley and employs her communication and networking skills in conjunction with the vast resources of Keller Williams to provide excellent customer service. “Whether you’re purchasing your first or one of many homes, selling a property that has been in the family for generations or recently changed hands,” said Goodale. “I am here to support you and help facilitate the process.” Contact Jessikah Goodale at 908-334-7128 or by email at [email protected] or visit her website at www.jgoodalerealestate.com.