2550 7th Ave, Hammonton, NJ 08037

You're not going to top this! Let's just call it 7th Heaven! Craftsman Style is an understatement. Craftsman built is more like it! Outstanding detail inside and out. Many an attempt has been made to create the vibes thrown by this property. Most properties fall short of bringing the outside in – and many try to mesh the exterior grounds with the natural forest but end up over-cooking it. This home harmonizes perfectly with nature. It's all about layer-after-layer of texture. It begins with the wood stockade fence that gives way to chicken-wire, creating a lovely front courtyard. The space is a haven for birds to congregate, there’s number of bird houses, feeders, and a requisite bird-bath. The landscape edging is fascinating - mix and match wizardry. The stacked stone curved driveway walls set the tone, 8' timbers for a front foundation planting, rail-road ties here and there, log and carpentry scraps filler! It feels "pioneer!" — and proper. The hand-crafted "Dr. Suess" banister and tall cedar-shake A-Frame entry provides a magical entry via heavy hardwood craftsman front door – just exquisite! The lattice weave enclosure masterfully stores house-hold essentials, your (2021) central air conditioning condenser and above ground heating fuel tank. The charcoal crushed stone driveway meanders through a picket gate adding to the endorphin rush. What do you see first? To the left is a 36' x 15' steel a-framed garage (with workbenches and electric). Center stage are areas for herb gardens with boundary areas created with natural woods and high tensile wire mesh. The miniature wood sheds would be a perfect hang-out for chicks and hens and any small four legged creatures! The right-side random paver patio has plenty of guest seating. But the real story is the industrial steel firepit damper resting on a bed of Sweetwater rocks. An ingenious design made functional by a bolted water faucet valve - talk about form, function, and juxtaposition! The invite continues at the back of the house with cedar plank perimeter siding, it’s a one of a kind "wrap around" porch. Boardwalk plank flooring and alluring artifacts create a calming connection to nature’s bounty. And for extra credit, how about a seaside themed outside shower? Beware of the mermaids inside! The mood of a gentle melody carries on to the interior. Fine natural materials everywhere. Only a world-class carpenter could conceive this. Cork floors in the kitchen and full bath. Inlaid polished wood floors with 1 inch accent furring strips create the base. Andersen Windows throughout with crank-outs atop. Rugged blinds hide well among the thick finished moldings. The woodburning stove, clad with a tall black steamboat flue harkens to a quieter time in yesteryear. Use the passage plate glass door for a natural escape. The kitchen has a 2-basin country sink with a fashionable goose neck faucet. The tile back-splash adorned with pencil bull-nose, leads the eye to the open shelved pantry where blue-hue mason jars are proudly displayed. Seating for two at the island bar, four or more in the dining area. Three total bedrooms two up and 1 down. The first-floor bedroom is symphony for the senses with doors-o-plenty! You have French doors, a fabric door, a louvered door, and of course... a cat door! Connected is the full bath with an emerald-green sink basin, heavy glass shower door, and a splash of blue accent tile. The staircase has custom painted risers and a large Andersen skylight. Two bookend bedrooms with large Andersen Windows, exposed wood beams, and wood floors. 1/2 bath at the back bedroom. It's like sleeping in a tree house! Full basement, 4 separate rooms, all nice and neat. 150 AMP Electrical service, laundry area. New water filter system and air tank. Get inspired — Indeed I did!