For Sale 1045-1047 Lafayette, Cape May, NJ, 08204

Nestled along the picturesque Washington Street, 1109 Washington beckons with its timeless charm and modern allure. This Italianate style custom-designed home is inspired by the Southern Mansion and the Mainstay Inn, two of Cape May’s famous historic properties. Newly built in 2013, it seamlessly blends the elegance of Victorian Cape May with contemporary luxury and attention to detail. As you approach, a grand covered porch spanning the length of the house welcomes you, offering a serene spot to admire the beautifully landscaped front yard and across the street from the iconic Emlen Physick Estate. Step inside to discover a true architectural masterpiece, honored as the 2013 MAC Designer Home, with every detail meticulously crafted to perfection. The main level boasts two spacious living areas, including a versatile sunroom with a Murphy bed and private full bathroom, perfect for guests or as a flexible space. A first-floor office adds further adaptability to the layout, showcasing the home\'s functionality and thoughtful design. All floors radiate warmth with solid teak hardwood. Prepare to be enchanted by the kitchen, a culinary enthusiast\'s dream adorned with designer-installed cabinets, a double-thick quartz island countertop, and top-of-the-line Thermador, Bosch, and Viking appliances. The custom backsplash, featuring an 1872 Cape May map, adds a touch of historical charm, while the Burberry Plaid Barnwood Ceiling and luxurious Philip Jeffries silk grass cloth wallpaper elevate the dining/living room to new heights of elegance. Venture outdoors to your own private oasis, where a saltwater pool awaits, surrounded by \"Cool Deck\" coated decking and a 21-foot motorized awning. A 7-person hot tub offers the ultimate in relaxation, while the fenced yard ensures privacy and security for pets and children. The front fence, crafted from wrought iron reclaimed from Capital Hill, Washington D.C., adds a touch of history and sophistication to the exterior. Ascending to the second floor, discover a serene retreat in the primary bedroom, complete with a stunning bathroom featuring a Restoration Hardware vanity, clawfoot tub, Maya Romanoff Glass Wallpaper, and designer lighting. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom, each adorned with high-end tile by New Ravenna, exemplifying the home\'s commitment to luxury and quality. The third floor offers additional bonus space, currently utilized as a home gym, with ample natural light and endless possibilities for customization to suit your lifestyle. Beyond its undeniable charm and luxury, 1109 Washington presents a unique opportunity for income generation. In 2021 and 2022, the property commanded $10,000 per week as a whole-house rental during peak season, while in 2023, the first-floor sun-porch generated approximately $13,000 in rental income on Airbnb. Whether you\'re seeking a serene retreat, a lucrative investment opportunity, or a combination of both, 1109 Washington offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, low maintenance and income potential—all waiting to be yours to enjoy and cherish for years to come.

This 1890 Queen Anne Victorian sits on tree lined Washington Street, located just steps from the Emlen Physick Estate and the Cape May Tennis Club. Relax in this 13 room, lovingly restored historic home with six bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, traditional two parlors, and large formal dining room. A fabulous first floor kitchen includes a center island, handmade pine cabinets, granite countertops and a chef\'s Lacanche French stove with five burners and both gas and electric ovens. The kitchens extends out to a breakfast nook and wrap around sunporch where you sit and enjoy nature with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Two large living rooms with inlay wood floors, a formal dining room, powder room with marble flooring, vestibule and laundry room complete the first floor. Walk up to the two comfortable, second floor bedrooms, a full bath, and a separate 3 room guest suite with own bath, and kitchenette. The spacious guest suite is all windows with gorgeous views overlooking the vast grounds. Step up a flight for rooftop views from the two scenic third floor bedrooms. Large basement for storage, with exterior entrance. The expansive lot has possibilities for a pool, a garage, pergola, or for creating lovely gardens. Ample off-street parking for multiple cars, and a paved outdoor patio. This property has been thoughtfully cared for by the current owner for 32 years.

An “extremely flexible opportunity” that doesn’t come along very often! The historic Thomas Webster House, built in 1876, prominently located at the corner of Washington Street and Madison Avenue is now available. An ideal elevated location with easy access to Madison Avenue beach, the Washington Street Mall and many fine restaurants. This fabulous property is currently operating as four seasonal rental apartments with spacious Owners Quarters. But, because of its unusual flexibility, some alternate uses include conversion back to a magnificent single-family vacation home, a condominium conversion to five units or rental of all five units to increase your income even more. Also can be utilized in any number of combinations, increasing or decreasing the size of the Owners Quarters as needed over the years. The front of this stately Victorian home is situated a comfortable distance from quiet tree lined Washington Street and framed by a coordinating and historically correct custom built picket fence. Also surrounding the house are beautiful gardens admired by passersby for their restful beauty. The spacious driveway/parking is accessed from Madison Avenue and will accommodate six vehicles hidden from view. All of the apartments are accessed from the rear through dedicated entrances and sun decks. A very private fenced outdoor oasis can also be found behind the house and the custom outdoor shower/bath must be seen to be believed. Even more amazing outdoor living is provided by the large shaded front porch with newly refreshed awnings. As you enter the first floor Owners Quarters you will enjoy ten-foot ceilings in the two large front rooms featuring restored plaster ceiling medallions and crown moldings, picture rail, vintage lighting and the original paint scheme. One of these rooms is the large dining room accessed directly from the kitchen with doors opening to the front porch and enclosed side porch. The other is the large Victorian parlor with a tall bay window where you can relax as the trolleys pass by. Your Owners Quarters master bedroom is large and includes a five-window bay and there is a second bedroom in this magical space. Conveniently located across the hall is a large tiled full bath and separate laundry room. A large bright tiled kitchen and two large closets complete your private space. Also located on the first floor you will find the Garden Suite a spacious self-contained one-bedroom apartment. This cozy apartment includes a large king-sized bedroom with pocket windows overlooking the gardens, full bath, closets, sitting room and charming kitchen accessed from a private deck, wow! On the second floor you will find two spacious two-bedroom apartments with private tiled bathrooms, sitting/living rooms, and kitchens both accessed from their own private decks. Yes, there is more, an additional two-bedroom apartment which occupies the entire third floor. The Captains Quarters features a private bath with mahogany ceiling, large living space, eat-in kitchen and two bright bedrooms with delightful sea breezes. Some other features of the property include an outdoor storage shed, beach chair box, security and fire alarm system, individual electric and gas meters. The house contains approximately 4,488 square feet of living space (per the city tax assessor’s records). The large, over size lot size contains close to 15,000 square feet, or roughly a third of an acre. The building’s architectural style is designated as French Second Empire with Mansard Style Roof. The building contains three levels over a half daylight partial basement. The current configuration of the building is as follows: 2 units on the first floor (a 2 bedroom, 1 bath Owner’s quarters and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment), 2 units on the second floor (both 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartments) and 1 unit on the third floor (a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment).