104 Trenton Avenue, Cape May

A Cape May treasure. This classic Cape May modified Dutch Colonial Revival cedar-shingled cottage with ocean views is located just three houses from the East End beaches and close to center city shops and restaurants. Built around 1920, it is a contributing historic Cape May home that has been lovingly renovated and restored, with modern amenities, in keeping with its historic architectural design elements. Enjoy ocean views and breezes from the spacious front porch, a summer living room furnished in comfortable, cushioned wicker, with new, all-around awnings for shade. Step inside to a large, light and bright living room and adjoining dining room, each with its own corner gas fireplace, original hardwood floors, wainscoting, and an abundance of windows. Between the dining room and the kitchen is an office/butler’s pantry with a built-in wine rack, custom cabinetry, and a wet bar and refrigerator. Walk through into a cook’s kitchen with granite countertops, a large center island with stools, and newly installed stainless-steel appliances. A separate laundry room with a wall of cabinets and an expansive pantry closet and its own large window extends off the kitchen, along with a separate half-bath. Just past the kitchen is a spacious, private rear deck, canopied in summer for shade, for dining, grilling and entertaining. Upstairs, which can be accessed from convenient, dual wood staircase entries from both the living room and butler’s pantry, is the second floor, which boasts four large, corner bedrooms, all beautifully furnished, each with five windows for natural light. The second floor also contains two full modern baths and a small office. One front bedroom, currently used as a sitting room and library, boasts stunning ocean views. On the third floor you will find a double bedroom, originally two rooms, with breathtaking ocean views, and a delightful child’s bedroom, plus a third full bath and a walk-in storage closet. The home has two separate climate control systems, recently installed, providing gas heating and central air conditioning. The walls of the interior sport gorgeous, coastal colors that provide a cheerful, relaxing seaside ambience on all three floors, with hardwood flooring throughout. In back is a shingled storage shed for bicycles, beach equipment, and gardening and lawn tools. The home is being sold mostly furnished and shown by appointment only to qualified buyers.