101 DELVIEW LN Delanco, NJ 08075

"WATERFRONT" 2.54 Acres, Very private Estate on the Delaware River with approx 300 frontage with magnificent views! Own a piece of history "Magnolias on the Delaware River" (originally a 320 acre farm) was the common name given to this Historic Estate originally built in 1789 (the same year George Washington was sworn in as our 1st president)for Major Jacob Perkins (& his wife Elizabeth) of the Army of NJ, formerly an Officer for Geo Washington. Jacob Perkins & Elizabeth's initials I E P & the year 1789 appear on the side of the original 18th section of the home. There are three main architectural components to the home. The original (Federal) 18th century section, a mid 19th century clapboard section & finally, late 20th century additions & renovations (the River room, 3 car garage, Greek Revival style portico over the front door,emblematic of the 1820's & 1830's. The house is laid out on an east-west axis, with the E end facing upriver, W end down river. Riverside faces north. A walnut banister sweeps up the stairwell from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor. The large entertainment room (formally called the Safari room) has a working fireplace with a Delaware River stone Facia. The floorboards in the 18th and 19th century sections of the house are original to the 19th century addition. The River room (late 20th century addition)comfortably seats 12 for dinner along with an area to relax on a large custom built sectional. This room opens to a Blue Stone terrace outside. The large formal dining room in the 1789 section also has views of the river while dining. The formal parlor off the dining room has a fireplace (1789 section) & more magnificent views! The eat in kitchen has a back staircase to the second floor and the original kitchen brick fireplace only decorative now which can also be seen continued in the basement below. White wood cabinets, modern gas range and oven, dishwasher & refrigerator and another front exit. Your personal touch can still be implemented here! Master suite with full bath & bedroom size WI closet to die for! Main bathroom is large with imported tile. French quarters bedroom, library bedroom all with views. Maids bedroom, Office bedroom, w/o bonus room, attic storage in 1789 section. Period architectural details, generous size rooms, beautiful custom moldings. Half hour from Philly, 1.5 hours from NYC. Get away from the hassle of the big city! So much to see schedule your appointment now!