47 W 5th St

Florence, NJ 08518

Expertly maintained home with a 75' wide lot and wonderful block garage. This home is a must see, as you will be amazed at the space it offers. The open front porch with wrought iron railings offers a great curb appeal and functional use to enjoy your outdoor weather. The porch is concrete floored and has roofing, and even a wind break custom-built panel for easy front door access. As you enter this home, notice the open floor plan from living room to the dining room. The craftsmanship of the half-walled divider and custom built bookshelves between the rooms are so attractive and functional, too. The newer engineered hardwood plank flooring in the dining room allows just enough contrast to create a formal, yet inviting dining area. The custom woodworking continues with the bi-fold shutters between the dining room and kitchen, allowing an open look between the rooms, or the option fir privacy from your kitchen. There is on over-sized pantry closet in the kitchen that could allow for additional shelving to suit your needs. The laundry room on the main floor is a very desirable feature, and the closet space in this room will absolutely delight you. There is a custom half bath that is arranged to offer maximum maneuverability. with beautiful wood pocket door entry. You will certainly appreciate the mud-room entry, where you can slip off the boots or keep your shovel ready for Winter use. The upper floor boasts beautiful hardwood flooring in all 3 bedrooms while the middle bedroom has a large walk-in closet. The full bathroom has the bath fitter tub and shower, and is spacious and clean looking. An attic is above the 2nd floor and pull-down steps are already installed. The basement has been used as a workshop in years past, but is high and dry to this point, so the space could offer improvement as a family room. There is a separate room to the rear, where there is access to the Bilco doors. The exit through the back door leads to a small deck with pitched wooden ramp. The ramp will stay, but there are actual steps still installed if you decide to remove this feature. Wait until you see the size of the side yard, that is fenced all of the way around. There is a back alleyway that you can be used to access a vehicle into your detached garage, being large enough for a vehicle and work room, too. The front concrete driveway can be accessed from the main road, and offers double gate fencing to allow you to enter and secure your yard by closing the fence for safety or containment. The roof is approximately two years old, while the central AC units is about 3-5 years. The gas furnace and hot water heater appear to have been installed in 2013, so your home inspector can verify the date. From the moment you enter this home, you will astonished of all this home has to offer. Location is perfect for commuters, with access to all major roadways, the public bus route and River Line Train Station. This is unlike most semi-detached homes on the market, so add this one to your touring list.