111 GARDEN ST Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Historic District Contributing Structure Circa 1774 Plank Partition Wall Construction plaster interior stucco and cedar clapboard exterior three story home with the third floor having three unfinished rooms most recently used for storage. The main roof is of hand split historic cedar shake and a standing seam metal roof over the kitchen addition. The interior has 6 original fire places and one walk in inglenook fireplace in the kitchen created by the most recent owner. The four first floor fireplaces are gas insert conversions the three second floor fireplaces have not been converted or used for an extended time. There are three original chimneys. This residence is a testimony to original American History having stood the British occupation of Mount Holly in 1776 and the Battle of Iron Works Hill the days before Washington crossed the Delaware into Trenton. The interior has been maintained and decorated reflecting a Colonial Williamsburg tradition but originally built in a more simple Quaker plan as this home was built by a local and prominent Quaker and iron mill owner Samuel Carr. The interior reflects the work of the most recent owner; an accomplished artist/decorative designer with some work in progress. The back yard is very private and deep with several old growth trees and plantings reflective of the age of the property. It is said this property was the garden spot of the original Mount Holly Garden Club in the 1800's and there are plenty of surprises blooming in springtime including an English garden styled brick walkway surrounding the entire back yard garden area which is approx 175 ft deep. Peaceful and entirely enclosed. There is no buyers disclosure as this is an as is estate sale and all permits, inspections and CO are the responsibility of the buyer. This home combines history, art and privacy all within walking distance to Mount Holly's historic and quaint down town. Not listed on the National Historic Register as an historic site.