38 E Smith Bowen Rd

Absecon, NJ 08205

Charming brick front rancher adjacent to the Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge. Surrounded by trees, this home offers plenty of space and privacy without any sacrifice of convenience. Located in the historic town of Smithville close to Absecon, 20 minutes to Atlantic City or the beach and 1 hour from Center City Philadelphia. Boasting a large (17x17) living room with original pegged oak hardwood flooring and a huge stone fireplace with wood mantle; an eat-in country kitchen with dishwasher; two large (12x15) bedrooms; an extra-spacious tiled bath with a 6 ft garden soaking tub and dual shower heads; an oversized laundry room with linen closet/pantry plus a fully finished attic (for your home office or an optional third bedroom), and three additional storage attics. Whole house water filtration system. New roof and exterior paint in 2020. The attached 1 1/2 car garage has a workshop area outfitted with ample bench space, shelving and pegboard walls. There is also a separate toolshed with electric. Concrete driveway and large parking area, with separate area for boat storage. The 2.6 acre lot has several lawn and garden areas, seasonal meadows and is partially forested. Indoor and outdoor furnishings and riding mower are negotiable.