617 Lees Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108

Just imagine living in one of Collingswood's original homes combining a rich history and modern functionality. This pre-Revolutionary Stokes-Lee House was built circa 1761. In 1877, this house stood as the Kalium Spring Farm, where William Jones had the water bottled, and sold from house to house in and out of Collingswood. The house became two separate dwellings circa 1923. Americana details include punch and gouge mantels on the LR & two 2nd floor Bdrm F/P and detailed trim throughout the house. Enter the home through the portico with Doric columns, a stained glass fanlight profile doorway into a large welcoming foyer with beautiful wood floors, trim and banister of the gorgeous 3 story winding staircase. The large sunlit Living Rm features the 1st of 4 F/P, built-in cabinetry and hand-painted doors of seascapes & scenes from Holland, circa 1811. These art pieces were painted by an itinerant mariner in exchange for lodging when this home stood as an inn. The Eat-in Kitchen has everything you need ? newer appliances, cabinets, counters, custom Saltillo tile flooring and a 2nd oven, which is wall-mounted. The DR brings you back to the earliest days of Collingswood when it was established as Newton Colony. Included are built-in cabinetry, wide-plank H/W, exposed brick F/P, cooking Hearth, Wood Mantel and Arrowhead, which was discovered during renovation. This main level has the Sunrm/FR (could be an in-law ste), a half bath and access to the attached 2-car garage. Enjoy coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening on the large screened-in porch, off the kitchen. The 2nd fl has a landing big enough to be a sitting area and a pretty stained glass window, 2 huge Bdrms, each w F/P. The main Bdrm has some of the home's loveliest wide plank H/W flooring. Great finishes in 2nd floor Bath incl tile stall shower and radiant heat under the Travertine tile flooring. Continue up to the 3rd fl where there's another living space w/water view, 2 Bdrms and an updated full bath with tub & custom tile. Perfect for a play zone. The serene backyard has several areas to relax, by the fire pit, dinner on the patio, read or nap in the hammock or enjoy gardening the raised beds. A full basement provides a lot of storage area, the newer high efficiency mechanicals and laundry. Just a few blocks from Zane North Elem School, Newton Lake, thriving Downtown, Patco and major hiways. ActSqFt now 2500 3rd Fl reno. All F/P are "As Is". Open House W 6/1 6-8pm, 6/8 6-7, Sat 6/11 12-2