97 Mercer St Jc, Downtown, NJ 07302

Circa 1853, this stately, 25 foot wide Eastlake brick 4 story townhome sits on a 100 foot deep lot in the coveted Van Vorst Park neighborhood. One of the few magnificent homes that have maintained its original purpose as a single-family residence, this home boasts uncomparable historic detail. Intricate parquet floors with mahogany inlay run throughout, along with plaster moldings, etched glass, pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows with shutters and 7 marble mantles in almost 4,000 Sq. Ft. of living (not including basement). A two-story brick extension with bay provides additional living space. The garden level of this home features a formal dining room, well designed bright kitchen with center island, laundry area, 1/2 bath and informal dining/den/sunroom. This level provides direct access to patio, professionally landscaped garden with mature plants and irrigation system, as well as a full basement excavated to 7 1/2 feet height providing mechanicals, storage, and potential for home gym/office. The parlor level consists of a marble floor vestibule, two sets of arched entrance doors, elegant foyer and magnificent 16 x33 salon with 11 foot ceilings, gilded cornices, twin mantle mirrors and double floor to ceiling pier mirrors. On this level, you will also find a full bath, den/ library/media room, which could also serve as a 5th bedroom. 4 generous bedrooms and additional 2 full bathrooms complete the top two floors of this home. This well cared for residence also features central and split system cooling, 2 zone heating, central vac and custom closets.