Enjoy Country Living In These Farm-Like Ocean County Homes

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Development is booming across Ocean County as more and more people choose to make it their home. It often can feel like there's no more green area - but not to worry, there still are plenty of places that offer that rural feeling.

These homes, currently listed for sale, come with acres of land and will fulfill your dream of country living while staying in Ocean County.

20 and 24 Provence Line Road, New Egypt

Asking price: $1,599,000

Listed by: Domenica Krauss, Fathom Realty NJ

Highlights: The home was built in the late 1800s, with 21st century additions. It's actually two properties on just under eight acres of land, with the barn zoned as light industrial - perfect for a small business owner who wants an easy commute.

830 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson

Asking price: $830,000

Listed by: Myra Territo, Realty One Group Central

Highlights: This home already has a large fenced area (with the property extending further) with a shed for chickens and a spacious home garden area. It also comes pre-approved to build a pole barn, so you can bring horses into the mix as well.

206 Maryland Avenue, Bayville

Asking price: $449,999

Listed by: Alyssa Giglio, Keller Williams Preferred Properties

Highlights: You'll need a rocking chair for this front porch! This mini-homestead is infinitely cozy with two wood-burning stoves and even comes with a koi pond, seven fruit trees and 12 blueberry bushes.

1868 New Hampshire Avenue, Toms River

Asking price: $2,499,999

Listed by: Yehuda Neustadt, Keller Williams Shore Properties

Highlights: On just under 10 acres of land you'll find this spacious home with newly refinished horse stables and plenty of paddocks. Bonus? It's nestled between Route 9 and the Parkway so you have easy access to anywhere you need to go.

Find more houses on Patch's real estate site.