For Sale

Description

Step into the enchanting world of 35 Ridgway Street, where a Gothic Victorian farmhouse awaits. This home with its distinctive board -and -batten siding and charming carriage house are nestled in the heart of historic Mt. Holly, New Jersey. This meticulously restored home, dating back to 1854, effortlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. From the moment you step through the front door and vestibule, a sense of history and modernity envelopes you. The entrance boasts oak hardwood floors with inlays and an elegant serpentine staircase that leads to all three stories of this home. The living room is a fabulous space for entertaining, featuring marble gas fireplace, floor to ceiling French doors that lead to the screened porch. Wide plank pine floors with crown molding accentuate the 12-foot ceilings. The dining room is an elegant formal room with oak flooring, a crystal chandelier and a second gas fireplace. With five bedrooms and a sitting rm /office and 3 1⁄2 baths, this home offers enough space for larger families as well as a very intimate feeling for smaller families or couples. The backyard is an oasis to spend many hours relaxing and playing, and it backs up to a beautiful green space with The Burlington County Lyceum. The heart of the home is a professionally designed kitchen, featuring custom cabinetry, a Wolf six-burner rangetop, and an Electrolux Icon double oven and two dishwashers. Enjoy your meals in style with custom upholstered banquette seating. The spacious primary bedroom En-Suite includes a primary bath equipped with a shower and bathtub with period tiling and a custom walk-in closet. Two additional bathrooms include a corner tub and period glass tiling in the 2nd floor hall bath, while the third-floor spa bathroom features a spacious shower and a built-in bench. Additional features include a cozy family room off the second-floor landing, a unique powder room under the stairwell, and abundant closet space throughout the home. The lower level recreation room features built-in bookcases and flexible space for recreation, a gym, or an art area. Additionally, it houses a laundry room equipped with an Electrolux washer and dryer, a work sink, cabinetry, and a countertop for folding laundry. There are also two extra rooms for storage and mechanicals. The screened back porch and patio are wonderful areas to enjoy summer evenings, offering views of the beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy green space views as the property backs up to the scenic Burlington County Lyceum. Stay comfortable year-round with dual-central air conditioning and gas boiler heating. This historic home has only changed ownership three times and has been impeccably cared for by the current owners for 39 years. Mount Holly, steeped in centuries-old history added to the National Registry of historic places for its architectural significance, boasts charming historic homes and a vibrant commercial district with local restaurants and shops. With easy access to major highways, NJ Turnpike and Rte 295, it’s a gateway to Philadelphia, Jersey shore beaches and NYC.