Maplewood Twp., NJ 35 Parker Ave

35 Parker Ave

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  Active Status
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  3 Bedrooms
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  2 Bathrooms
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  14,375 Square Feet

There's no place like Home! Known as the "Widow Tichenor's Dower House , this 1749 gem in the heart of Maplewood is full of historical nuggets. The gorgeous wide plank floors and beamed ceilings run throughout the first floor. The main stair banister greets you with a brass medallion with a ship design, historical proof that the mortgage was paid off. The living room, painted in historically appropriate blue, has beautiful original wood paneling, a fireplace and original hand wrought hardware all around. A breezeway connecting the 2-car garage was recently enclosed and fully renovated to create a sunny office/family room (with independent heating & cooling). The dining room has an expansive stone hearth that would have served as the heart of this home, providing heat and a place to cook meals in Colonial times. The hand hewn wood mantle and inscription above are truly special. The eat-in kitchen has granite countertops, a breakfast area and a closet equipped with washer/dryer hook-up. A renovated full bath with clawfoot tub rounds out the first level. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, plus a sitting room/den and renovated hall bath. The yard is surrounded by privacy hedges offering multiple places to relax and play. This incredible piece of Maplewood history is looking for its next custodian. Is that you? Note - Property not designated as historical by the township.