28 7th Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 7716 - House property

Detailed information about House property which situated in Atlantic Highlands (7716) city, New Jersey state on 28 7th Ave.

Additional Information: "MAPLE LAWN" DATES BACK TO THE 1890'S & IS RICH IN BOTH PAST & PRESENT HISTORY. THE MOVIE CREW FOR "THE COLLECTOR" HAS RECENTLY FINISHED FILMING AT THE PROPERTY. OWNERS HAVE JUST COMPLETED SOME PAINTING & POLISHING OF THE EXTERIOR & INTERIOR OF THIS 14+ ROOM VICTORIAN W/WATERVIEWS. A RARE FIND & A MUST SEE!!! Here's your opportunity to reside at Historic "Maple Lawn" a 5000 +/- sqft.Queen Anne Victorian and one of the signature homes of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Built in the 1890's by the same builders as the Historic Strauss Mansion. The original owner, Harry Montanye, had this home built as his summer cottage. He would travel from East 49th Street New York City each summer with his staff via ferry from NYC to Atlantic Highlands to enjoy all that the Jersey shore had to offer, including the beaches, the boardwalks and the amusement parks. This means of tranportation to & from the City continues to be available today at Atlantic Highlands waterfront harbor. Historic "Maple Lawn" is full of history, charm and character of a by-gone era. This Grand Victorian Lady proudly stands on a 150x100x120x100 parcel of land accented by a wall of stone. The original cedar shakes were handcut in different shapes to create various patterns on each side of the exterior. A fairytale turret, a 3 seasons gazebo/sun room, double wrap-around porches off 1st & 2nd levels with water views and a detached, heated 2 car garage (originally a horse stable) complete the exterior amenities. A Marble and Peanut Stone stair case leads to the gated entrance and up to the mahogany front porch. From the moment you enter the grand foyer of this classic 14 room Victorian "cottage", with coffered ceiling, original woodwork and many Victorian details throughout, you will feel at rest. The gracious living room, with original fireplace mantel and mirror, is encompassed with expansive windows of wavy glass. The elegant banquet-size dining room consists of hand painted crown moldings, a crystal chandelier and a large built-in cabinet with glass doors, as well as; a floor to ceiling bay window. The newer gourmet kitchen with Italian tiled flooring is placed at the back of the home and flows into a wonderful breakfast room area. Scattered across the 2nd & 3rd levels of this home are 9 spacious bedrooms all with ample closet space (unusual for a Victorian home) 3 full baths and 1 half bath, a 1st level library/den, a full partially finished basement with large workshop area and family room complete the interior space. Additional amenities include a laundry on the 2nd level, front and back staircases even a 4th level walk-up attic. Beautiful water views of the harbor and beyond can be found from many points of this home. You will also appreciate the short distance to all this quaint town has to offer---the elementary school, the banks, post office, wonderful restaurants and shops, and even its own movie theater! Plus the ferry and bus to NYC are just a few blocks away. Please consider "Maple Lawn" as your next place to call home.