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c. 1775/1845 – Clermont, NJ

3/26/20 2 Comments
Posted on OHD: 3/26/20. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

2005 Route 9 S, Clermont (Cape May Court House), NJ 08210

Looking for an great opportunity to restore a piece of history and possibly start your own business?? This is it! Welcome to the Elijah Townsend House, built Circa 1775, with an addition in 1845. Located on a LARGE, Highly Visible 1.02 Acre CVC lot (Clermont Village Center District) that promotes a mixture of commercial, office, and residential land uses. Interior features: 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath , 1 half bathroom, a full walk up attic, kitchen, dining room( the original parlor) living room, ( 1845 parlor), and enclosed porch with old well. Newer 4 ZONE oil heater installed 2009. From the moment you walk in the door you will notice the historic detail. Circa 1775 section: cooking fireplace with its original crane, random- width floorboards w/ beaded edge, board & batten doors in the kitchen, flushboard walls & ceilings, exposed joists overhead with decorative chamfers, and the decorative mantel. 1845 Section: plaster walls, paneled front door in the living room/ parlor, mantel in the living room/ parlor, and random-width floor boards. Exterior features: NEWER ROOF 2009, NEWER WELL 2009, Original Cedar Siding w/ square head nails, Carport and multiple sheds. Located just minutes to Avalon and Sea Isle beaches. Ideal for a 1st home, 2nd home, or business opportunity. Please call listing agent for more info and see addendum
3 Bed 1.5 Bath 1,500 Sq Ft 1.21 Ac.
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