Waterfront, Delaware River Views. For those who have always wanted waterfront and water views, this property offers so much for the ultimate convenience and comfortable living. This 5,000+ sq ft home provides easy access to a very well-designed and ample commercial space one could use as an art studio, woodworking shop, car collection, food catering, or anything else one can want right next door. Plus room for an apartment. The property has been used as a used car dealership, and the current owners have maintained the commercial status, allowing potential buyers unlimited opportunities for at-home business. The home sits proudly on the historic Delaware River Towpath with views of the Delaware River from three sides of the house. Sit on your back deck while dining under the sun and watching eagles hunt for their dinner. The current owners designed and constructed this home with great care and thoughtfulness, adding many spectacular handcrafted antiquities. The large open kitchen boasts a 24-foot antique oak bar transplanted from a historic Allentown Hotel bar. The solid carved oak bar is a must-see piece with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry.
The first floor showcases gleaming hardwood floors made from Asian Walnut Acacia which travels through the open dining and living room and kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the river attached to a wraparound cedar and Trex deck overlooking the canal, towpath, and River. The ceiling heights on the first and second floors are 10 feet high, making the space feel big and light. Throughout the house, the owners have lovingly curated antique wall sconces and ceiling lights. The oversized family room has a Kona Pecan hardwood floor with an updated 1/2 bathroom attached. The foyer, which connects the house to the commercial space, has so many exceptional hand-picked antiquities, including hand-carved Griffin church pews from an 1800s church with stained glass doors and windows with original brass hinges and hardware. The second floor has three bedrooms, two full baths, and a beautifully decorated and designed laundry room. The laundry room features a granite-topped folding station, a gift wrapping area, and a lovely built-in farm sink. The main guest room overlooks the Delaware River. The master suite is impressively sized with a marble-tiled sitting room with a hand-carved antique oak mantle over a decorative fireplace with oversized windows overlooking the river. One of the built in dressers is a huge oak closet from the 1890s. Plus there is a spectacular solid Oak door that is 3 in" thick which leads out to a lower roof that is begging for a deck. The master has three walk-in closets for him and her. And wait until you see the master bath with a double shower, antique doors, and more stained glass. Much of the stained glass in the house was done by a world-renowned stained glass artist, Richard Smith. The master suite has a second sitting area with skylights. Off the master are two additional rooms used as a gym and a hobby room. The attic space on the same floor is perfect for storage or a future apartment with access to a separate entrance. The lower level of the home offers another family room and a mudroom with a laundry that leads out to a very special private and quiet yard overlooking the towpath, canal and river. There are stone steps leading to the canal for easy access to your canoe or kayak. Bring your dreams of working at home with so many opportunities for your business endeavors.
