This Old House has named Atlantic Hihglands as New Jersey's "Best Old House Neighborhood" in its second annual competition.
I am proud to say I was instrumental in identifying Atlantic Highlands for the magazine having nominated the town after having been informed by the folks at Preservation Directory of the upcoming contest. The editors of This Old House included Atlantic Highlands in its subcategories that highlighted the best of the Northeast, Waterfront communities, Bedroom communities, and of particular interest to Sportsmen, Cottage and Bungalow enthusiasts, Families, and Retirees.
"Unique, tight-knit neighborhoods are precisely what we looked for in selecting the winners of our second annual Best Old House Neighborhoods contest — places that might not be on your radar but deserve to be," according to Keith Pandolfi, editor with This Old House Online. "These communities are the best of the best places to buy an old house."
Part of the submission process was to describe the town, it's character and history, architectural styles, home values and also the community spirit that supports the preservation of historic homes. The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society offers a wealth of information regarding the special treasures that can be found in the historic residences in town and I was able to supplement this with other historical and MLS data.
After the town passed the initial screening process, I was asked to provide additional photos of local historic homes (they didn't have to be available for sale) and provide some additional information to the editors.
I was very pleased when they told me they had chosen Atlantic Highlands as New Jersey's "Best Old House Neighborhood." I've long been a cheerleader for the town ever since moving to the area ten years ago. There's wonderful Victorian architecture found in both large & small houses, as well other historic styles, and there's a great downtown area with shops, fine dining, a movie theater and the marina.
It's because of towns like Atlantic Highlands that inspired me to help create the "Legacy Homes" division at Resources Real Estate.
Atlantic Highlands seemed an appropriate choice for the contest also because of the local community spirit that seeks to preserve and promote the historical character of the town. The historical society's efforts, such as this weekend's Historic Home Tour, and groups such as the online "Older Homes Group" which helps homeowners connect with available resources of particular interest to those with historic homes.
Currently available historic homes in our area ~ Victorian, Craftsman, Colonials, and more. Some fixer uppers, some fixed up. If you're looking for a more comprehensive list of available historic homes throughout Monmouth County, please contact me.
