140 E Central Ave, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Single Family Home for sale

This 1886 Victorian showcases the finest craftsmanship of a bygone era which has been painstakingly restored to its original glory. Excellent flow with large room sizes, updated plumbing and electrical service. Premium oversized corner lot, 3/4 acre with prestigious address; available for the first time in over 40 years. As you approach this grandam, with jaw-dropping architectural lines, you can only imagine the joyful memories created here! Stunning wrap around porch with custom-milled gingerbread details featuring original mahogany main entry door, new custom side entry door for easy access directly into your new kitchen area. Upon entry, you will be blown away by the massive foyer with intricate hand-laid parquet floor, fairytale staircase, massive fireplace and period mirrors: all original! This unique home has amazing flow, making it ideal for entertaining and large gatherings, comfortably accommodating up to 100 guests. Proceed through the large pocket doors to the formal parlor/sitting room, continuing into the living room with large bay window and fireplace, then on to dining room with French doors opening upon the rear porch. Each room contains a unique inlaid floor pattern of exotic wood; 10 foot ceilings on the entire main floor. Prepared kitchen area with butler's pantry opening to the rear porch, access to second staircase and adjacent new powder room complete this level. On your way up to the second floor, there is a mezzanine level: a lovely, bright area for reading or officing. Upstairs, you will notice original working shutters and a period mirror to brighten the stairwell as you did throughout the main level; here the ceiling heights are 9' 2". Here you will find 5 large scale bedrooms each with unique details from large bay window and window seats to sweeping arch details, also period bathroom and large storage area. Each room has four windows and four of the bedrooms have interconnecting doors, all specifically designed for cross ventilation. The primary bedroom has an ensuite and access to a private balcony. Endless possibilities await on the third floor also with 5 large scale rooms including 2 additional bedrooms, a study, bonus rooms and a period bathroom; there is also a large closet and attic access. The full walkout basement contains a large workshop, ample storage with shelving, laundry room. Recent exterior improvements: driveway with parking, sidewalk, perennial gardens and repointed foundation brickwork. Mechanical overview: newer 200 amp electrical service and new 100 amp subpanel to easily accommodate new AC and kitchen needs, all new plumbing, efficient French designed boiler approximately 18YO, 50 year Owens Corning roof approximately 3YO.


Courtesy of Moorestown Historical Society: The first owner was William Kennard, insurance agent. He lived there with his family William Jr., Ruth and his wife Anna. By 1929 the owners were Dr. Alfred and Anna Cramer and their son Alfred. 3rd. In the 1940s, well-known local artist Alice Doughten also lived there with her sister Anna Cramer.

$975,000

7 Bed, 3 Bath | 6878 Sq. Feet
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  • Property type: Single Family Home
  • Building year: 1886
  • Walk Score: 51
  • Status: Inactive
  • Days on market: 634

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MLS# NJBL2029674

Overview

Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
3
Living area size:
6878
Lot Size:
31798.8
Building year:
1886
Number of Floors:
1
Garages:
3
Walk Score Value:
51
Community:
Walkable Community

Sage Features (eco & smart)

Livability Categories:
Commute-friendly. Located near public transportation and/or commuting options Commute Friendly
Potential Benefits:

Details

Listing Details

MLS Number:
NJBL2029674
Status:
TEMP OFF MARKET
DOM:
439
Listing Entry Date:
2022-07-30
Ownership Interest:
Fee Simple
Sale Type:
Standard
Showing Method:
In-Person Only

Price

List Price:
975000
Price Per SQFT:
195.86

Fees

Total Taxes Pymnt Freq:
Annually
City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq:
Annually
County Tax Pymnt Freq:
Annually
Tax Annual Amount:
18635
Tax Total Finished SQFT:
4978
Tax Year:
2022

Size

Above Grade Finished Area:
4978
Above Grade Finished Area Units:
Square Feet
Below Grade Fin SQFT:
1900
Below Grade Finished Area Units:
Square Feet
Total Finished Area:
6878
Levels Count:
3
Above Grade Unfin SQFT:
900
Lot Size Acres:
0.73
Lot Size Dimensions:
151.00 x 212.00
Lot Size SqFt:
32008
Lot Size Units:
Square Feet

Other

Other Structures:
Above Grade, Below Grade
Electric Service:
220 Volts

Structure

Style:
Victorian
Story List:
Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Structure Type:
Detached

Builder

Year Built:
1886

Utilities

Sewer Septic:
Public Sewer
Water Source:
Public

Area

Subdivision Name:
TOWN CENTER

Schools

SchoolDistrictName:
MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rooms

Basement Type:
Full, Outside Entrance
Bathrooms Full:
2
Bathrooms Half:
1
Bedrooms Count:
7

Heating/Cooling

Cooling Type:
Window Unit(s)
Heating Type:
Radiator
Heating YN:
Yes
Cooling Fuel:
Electric
Heating Fuel:
Natural Gas
Hot Water:
Natural Gas

Construction

Construction Materials:
Frame
Foundation Details:
Brick/Mortar, Stone
Accessibility Features:
36"+ wide Halls

Parking

Garage Spaces Count:
3
Type of Parking:
Driveway
Garage Features:
Covered Parking
# of Detached Garage Spaces:
3

Pool

Pool:
No Pool

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