Here is your chance to own a piece of history! The Haines Lippincott house as it is known which is pre-revolutionary was built in 1768 with a later addition added in 1824. This magnificent building was the first general store in Mt Laurel and Post Office which was established alongside the general store in 1849. The Enterprise Library, which was also housed here was founded in 1874 and contained over 500 volumes. This home is full of character and charm with original woodwork and horse hair plastered walls. The owners have done a wonderful job in maintaining and preserving its historic feel. Immediately stepping inside, you are greeted by the heartwood pine floors which run throughout the entire home. The dinning room has a rare "pass through" allowing meals to be passed directly from the kitchen to the dinning room. To the left is the kitchen, featuring a butcher block island, an oversize deep kitchen sink and a separate pre sink, tons of cabinets, recess lighting, and a fire place! Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy "garden room", great for enjoying all year round and also allows access to the backyard and Koi Pond. The dinning room flows seamlessly into the main living room. This room is very spacious and even has a wood burning stove to keep you warm during the cold winter months. From the living room and passing through the center hallway is the library. This room can also be used as a guest suite as it features a full bathroom with a tub. The Laundry room is on the first floor for easy and convenient access. Once upstairs, there are 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms_ WOW! Unique to this home is the ability to convert the middle bedroom into a common/siting room, or keep it as a large bedroom; you get to decide. The main hallway bathroom features a wonderful slipper tub and sink. Also on the second floor, upstairs is all beautiful heartwood pine flooring. Lastly, there are two stairs cases at the front and back of the house you can use to access the second floor. The attic in this home is amazing--3 large rooms allowing you endless possibilities! Use them for storage, as office/study spaces, or even bedrooms. Making your way into the basement is a real treat. The basement offers a stone walls. There is plenty of room for more storage and then some! Most amazing of all is the fire-place room. If you are creative enough, this can make a super cool hangout/entertainment room or wine cellar. The massive basement has been water proofed, electrical has been upgraded and the heater is a newer gas Weil McLain unit. Seller is giving a one year home warranty.
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