616 Thomas Ave Riverton, NJ 08077

If your idea of a home is relaxing in cozy, elegant rooms that never go out of style, then this beautiful 104-year-old Craftsman Style three-bedroom home can be yours. It has 9-foot-high ceilings with rich, old-world charm. Hardwood floors and beautifully refinished American Chestnut woodwork throughout. Historic Riverton is a small community where children walk to the nearby elementary school. Corner lot within walking distance of the Light-rail station and 25-minute commute to Center City. Large open deck with gazebo in rear of property. The enclosed rear porch has sliding doors and a separate door exiting onto the deck. First floor bath has a tiled walk-in shower. The kitchen is beautiful with a large eating area, custom-built Fieldstone oak cabinets, Corian and granite countertops, double ovens, dishwasher with cabinet face, separate pantry with shelves, a lovely garden window, recessed lighting and dimmable under and over cabinet lighting. The exterior has vinyl siding and gutter helmets for low maintenance on the outside.
Enjoy year-round tranquility in the four-season glass enclosed front porch with etched glass windows in arches. Stroll through the lovely well-manicured gardens in front and rear of the property with stacked stone garden walls, in ground sprinkler and drip irrigation. Home features a formal living room, and the dining room is currently being used as an office. Bathrooms have frameless glass doors, and the second-floor full bath has a large soaking tub with separate walk-in shower. The large main bedroom suite has a walk-in closet. The third bedroom has large windows and Berber carpet; it is currently being used as an office. There is a two-zone heat and central air system. Recently updated hot water heating system. Large two car detached garage and concrete private driveway.
Walk-out basement with a carpeted family room, gas fireplace, and glass-block windows. The unfinished area of the basement has a laundry room with a front-loading washer/dryer, stainless-steel laundry tub, and plenty of extra storage space.
An interesting historical feature of this home is that it was the former home of Phillip Lefty Weinert, who was the youngest pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in the early 1920's. Lefty Weinert also played for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees with Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig. Do not miss the opportunity to see this well-kept home. Call to book your private showing today.