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A Classic Victorian Hughes Street Property for Sale

HomeStead Real Estate Company

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In this digital short, Janice Conwell, a Real Estate Associate with HomeStead Real Estate Co., takes the viewer on a guided tour of a property for sale; a fantastic and classic Victorian home on Cape May's famed Hughes Street. You'll see some of the wonderful house features and details and get a sense for this uniquely Cape May home. There's an additional text description following the video clip and Realtor and Real Estate contact information at the bottom of this page.

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More about the 645 Hughes Street Property for sale

The following house description information provided by the HomeStead Real Estate Co.

The JOSEPH HALL COTTAGE was constructed by Stratton Ware for his brother-in-law Joseph Hall. This home has only had three owners.

Victorian Home for sale: Interesting House Details

This example of Carpenter Gothic was built circa 1868. The front façade presents akroteria on the tops of the three gables accompanied by lacier trim in the verge boards. The lace trim approach was extended to the front porch, whose lace/vine supporting structure is unique in Cape May. The porch was totally restored in 2003. The original tile of the foyer matches the tile in the hall. There is a stained glass entry door which matches the stained glass on the first landing. The gas hall light is original with the house’s electrification, which has been upgraded three times, including 2003.

Joseph Hall had three wives, which is reflected in the evident changes to the house including the off center stair case, the removal of the south east porches and differences in interior wood work.

Functional Coal Fireplace, Other Victorian Amenities

Fireplaces could burn either gas, wood or coal. The coal fireplace in the front room is functional, with vents providing heat to the second floor. Gas baseboard heat was added in the early 70’s. At the same time the current family room was added to the house reflecting the houses use as a year round family retreat/beach home. This extension, which also provides storage beyond a normal Victorian structure, is located on the site of the original kitchen and wash porches. The original cistern is under the new foundation.

Cape May's Classic Historic Heritage

In 1977, the Department of Interior’s Historic American Building Survey designated Hall Cottage as a structure “Possessing exceptional historic or architectural value” thus greatly contributing to Cape May’s eventual designation of landmark status. Hall Cottage is also the first structure to return to the Victorian tricolor scheme, for which Cape May is now known.

Large lot in the Heart of Cape May

This beautiful home is located on a large 67 x 115 lot on desirable Hughes Street, just 3 blocks to the beach and 1 block to the walking mall. With 5 bedrooms and 3 _ baths, there is plenty of room for family and friends to stay and gather in the large living room, dining room and family room. Off street parking available.

Contact:

Janice Conwell
HomeStead Real Estate Company
609-884-1888 (Office)
1-888-309-7454 (Toll Free)

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Please contact Jan to learn more about this property or to schedule a house tour.