Set high on a hill, this Cape Cod is not your average cape. Referred to as an English Ships Bottom house in Europe, it was sited near the shore and welcomed home the Mariner from sea voyages. This home is located on a 1.27 acre parcel heavily studded with four varieties of large oak trees. Maples, Locust , Cherry , White Pine and Cedar also reside on the land. Drive up the 200 foot lane to find a backyard facing Southwest, so the yard is full of sun from sunrise to sunset. The structure itself was built by an immigrant Norwegian using old world craftsmanship. NO trusses where employed in this structure. Hand formed multi-laminated roof rafters provide for the distinctive upside down ship’s bottom main roof profile. One half inch thick cdx tongue and groove exterior plywood glued and screwed to the rafters provide the roof underlayment. Completing the roof are 40 year warranty cedar tone architectural shingles. NO Oriented Strand Board (OSB) sheeting was used in this structure. Two red brick chimneys. Real copper gutters and leaders. NO PLASTIC PEX water supply tubing. ALL COPPER plumbing supply lines. Kohler CAST IRON tubs and vitreous china bath sinks. Kohler toilets. Cast iron kitchen Farm Sink. Garland Professional four burner gas range and 309 Stainless steel venting hood in kitchen. 3/4 inch thick Oak Hardwood Floors throughout. 10x14 covered porch. Full concrete block basement. Special needs academy located at 145 Pergola Avenue less than 1/4 mile away. Centrally located to New Jersey Turnpike (3.3 miles) and state routes 9 and 18. New modern township high school less than 2 miles away. Plenty of parking for tradesmen, or business owners. Make all offers known to owner after your completed inspection. As is. Must be pre-approved for loan, or cash on deposit. Due to an overwhelming response from Real Estate Agents, please TEXT your interest and introduce yourself. Thanks and may God bless the faithful.
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