220 Saint James Avenue

Merchantville, NJ 08109

Gorgeous 3 story Colonial Revival quietly tucked on the second block of Saint James Avenue in Historic Merchantville. This charming home offers many modern conveniences yet encompasses all of the turn-of-the-century character! Built in 1900, the house sits on a large meticulously maintained wide lot with a decorative wrought iron fence and offers stunning curb appeal with mature landscaping. You'll discover every detail from the covered front porch flanked with stone accents and porch pillars to the original wainscot ceiling, delicate dental molding and freshly painted exterior just 2 years ago, it's truly Love at first sight! The Cozy porch lends to a second living space with room for many seats. Upon entering the home through either french door (both with new storm doors), you'll find an inviting Living Room featuring a gas fireplace with a stone surround and Gorgeous Chestnut woodwork that reflects the home's history. The wood floors and split staircase into the kitchen add to it's classic charm.As you usher into the Formal Dining room you'll sense the amount of cherished holiday dinners and great conversation from yester-years as this room can certainly hold a large table! It holds 2 built-in china closets and a curved wall of windows extends to the front. The heart of the home is the Chef's Kitchen, complete with Granite countertops, Stainless steel appliances, and a matching island for easy prep. The eat-in Kitchen also boasts 3 Pantries, one of which is a walk-in with water line access, making it a perfect future butler's pantry! An electric induction range and a wood-planked ceiling add modern touches to this space.As you travel upstairs, you'll see this home has been carefully maintained over the last four decades, ensuring all features are in excellent condition. The primary Bedroom has been expanded and now includes a dressing area and a full wall of closets with a well-organized storage system. A large 2nd bedroom currently functions as a second floor Den, while a cozy 3rd bedroom offers access to the rear enclosed porch with replacement windows that allow plenty of natural sunlight to flood the space. This level's Full Bathroom has been updated with a tub and tiled shower surround, along with a charming stained glass window. Bedrooms 4 and 5 are set on the third floor and each offer closet space and classic dormers. Looking for another Guest suite option? The Finished Basement has herringbone-patterned tiled flooring and includes a laundry closet with a utility sink, a private office, another Full Bath with a stall shower, utility room with a sump pump, and a storage room. It also offers walk-out stair access to the rear yard, making it ideal for that extra bedroom suite if needed. One the best Highlights of this property is the beautiful back yard. Featuring a tiered paver patio with both bluestone and cobblestone elements, a built-in gas Grill, a gas-fired pizza/bread Oven, gas Fire pit, and under step lighting, it was custom designed specifically for entertaining and gathering. Additional outdoor details include a 1-car Garage and a long driveway for off-street parking.Situated in the heart of historic Merchantville, this property benefits from proximity to the Country Club, and Merchantville Community Center which holds a park, playground, tennis courts, and neighborhood gardens. The surrounding area offers convenient transportation options and an overall welcoming neighborhood vibe. Merchantville School is only a few blocks away and the receiving high school is Haddon Heights. This lovely home comes complete with a 1 year HSA home warranty too!

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