9 W Cedar Ave, Merchantville, NJ 08109

Back on the market and even better at a new price. There is no other home in Merchantville quite like 9 West Cedar Ave - and once you know its story, you will understand why. Built in 1863, before Merchantville was even an incorporated borough, this building has lived many remarkable lives. It was later acquired by the Merchantville Women's Club, who used it as their expansive gathering place for decades. The women who met here founded the Merchantville Public Library and the Visiting Nurse Association and organized the first ever home tour in Merchantville's history. In the mid 1980s the building was purchased and converted into the extraordinary single family home it is today. A freestanding grand staircase was added to the center of what was once one uninterrupted room, creating a natural and flowing division between the living and dining rooms, not quite separate, but beautifully defined and perfect for entertaining. An original marble fireplace anchors the space. The original...