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  • $2,145,300

    24 Congress St, Cape May, NJ 08204

    5beds
    2,500sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1848
    2,200 Square Feet Lot
    $2,145,300 Zestimate®
    $858/sqft
    $3,752 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Enjoy an artist s views of Cape May. This newly renovated 1848 Carpenter Gothic gem faces Congress Hall, the Washington Street Mall, includes offsite parking spots and is steps from the beach. In addition to museum quality art and furnishings, it s loaded with 21st century updates. The house is named Ocean Alice s after Alice Steer Wilson, the renown painter who lived and created many of the works of art that grace the walls of 24 Congress. It has been on house tours since the 1980 s. This house has been lovingly renovated in 2017 by Alice s daughter and architect son-in-law. Abundant windows, French doors, a back patio and 3 porches capture ocean breezes. During cooler seasons, the Vermont castings stove warms the gallery-like first floor living areas. The dining room table seats 10, a side table adds 6, with eat in kitchen and back deck tables for 7 more. The house is loaded with art, books, and artifacts from generations of Cape May fun, creativity and history. With ocean and historic district views, 2 open and 1 screen porch, beds for 12, AC, Wifi, Cable, HD TV, DVD, CD Player, you are in the heart of Cape May. The 5 bedrooms include a 2nd floor Master with queen bed, en suite tile bathroom, walk in shower and a ocean view porch. The next bedroom has a twin bed, desk, washer, dryer. The 2nd floor rear room offers a queen bed and a 3 season enclosed porch with daybed. The generous 2nd floor tile bath offers a tub/shower w/grab bar. The 3rd floor front bedroom offers 1 queen and 1 full bed with the best views of the ocean and Congress Hall, a flat screen TV, and a seating area. The rear bedroom offers a skylight with views of a striped Victorian Cupola and Widows Walk, a queen and twin bed, chaise lounged, and wired Internet. A full bath with tub and shower sits between these rooms. The back deck offers an umbrella table for 4, Weber gas grill, 2 storage sheds, an outdoor shower with foot wash. Boogie boards, sand toys and chairs are available for your use, but not guaranteed. Available offseason both weekly and for 3 night minimums- The rate is $2,600 for off season weekends. All Season Vacation Rental Weekly In Season Weekly and Weekend Availability in Off Season Email for Weekly Rates Visit 24congressst.com for additional information

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central, Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 2,200 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0201024000000005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1848

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cape May
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