501 Washington Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

This grand property, perched at the top of Washington and Jefferson Avenues in Haddonfield, is a dreamy nod to colonial center hall architecture. It blends old-world charm with all the conveniences and updates modern family life requires. The ivy-bordered grounds conjure ‘secret garden’ whimsy and a respite from the outside world, highlighted by mature trees and landscape lighting. Approaching the entrance, the classic symmetry of matching side porches, balanced, oversized windows, and solid wood shutters is welcoming and stately. A brass doorknocker and terracotta threshold tiles say hello, while a fan transom and sidelight windows beckon visitors to ‘come inside’, where a crystal chandelier sparkles. Step into timeless elegance with this magnificent home. The grand foyer is highlighted by rich hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, built-in mirrors, and clean lines with updated arched openings. To the left is an oversized living room flooded with warm light. There is a fluted wood surround fireplace, detailed crown molding, built-in library shelves, window seats, and glass-paneled French doors to the north-facing porch. This porch is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by on the famous Washington Ave. To the right is a cozy den with glass-paneled French doors to the south-facing porch. This offers a private retreat, a space to enjoy a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle. The spacious dining room is ready for company. It features a generous chair rail, inset corner China cabinet, pendant fixture, and built-in window seats alongside a large bay window overlooking the south yard, ensuring natural sunlight all day long. The updated kitchen continues the bright light and window theme. Accented by marble countertops, a breakfast island, tile backsplash, double, custom cabinetry, and a glass-paneled buffet with antique hardware accents, it is ready for the holidays with a double oven, Viking range and range hood, and microwave nook. A back staircase connects the kitchen to the second-floor center hall of the home. Beyond this is a large pantry and convenient mudroom with parquet wood flooring, built-in display shelves, and casement windows where, again, light comes streaming into the space. An updated powder room located off the mudroom is highlighted by a Kohler Portrait-style pedestal sink and herringbone marble floor. The home’s second and third full floors gracefully honor the center hall style by connecting all perimeter rooms privately from the ongoing, expansive center hall. This alone creates a comforting connectedness, in addition to the beauty of the staircase and generous landings on each level. The second floor hosts four bedrooms connected around the center hall by three full baths featuring double sinks, marble and ceramic tile, and custom cabinetry. Two bedrooms share a dressing room with original custom-built armoires. The fifth bedroom is down a short hall and connected to a full bath, making it the perfect guest room space. There’s an exercise room, a large walk-in linen closet, and additional walk-in closets in bedrooms to complete the second story. The third level of the home continues with a large center hall landing, the sixth bedroom, an office, which could easily be a large seventh bedroom, a laundry area, a powder room, and a walk-in closet/storage space. The home’s full basement is unfinished and includes a workroom area. With the high ceilings, this space could easily be converted to additional play or living space! Newer systems include radiant heat throughout with custom radiator covers and two-zone forced-air HVAC. A central fire and security system is complete throughout. The location is perfect as you are walking distance to the schools, downtown Haddonfield, PATCO station, and many great restaurants and shopping. Convenient to major highways, so the commute into Philadelphia and to the Jersey Shore is a breeze. This timeless beauty is one you do not want to miss!