Price Drops On 20-Room Riverton Mansion

RIVERTON, NJ — The asking price on this 9-bedroom Riverton home, built in 1851, recently dropped below $900,000. It dropped from $939,999 to $899,999 on Sept. 13. Here are the full listing details.

• Address: 503 Bank Ave, Riverton, New Jersey
• Price: $899,999
• Square Feet: 5194
• Bedrooms: 9
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1851

Features: Rare opportunity to own this historic home with idyllic setting on the sunny Delaware River bank in beautiful Riverton, a stone's throw to the Riverton Yacht Club. The Caleb Clothier House circa 1851, designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan as an Italianate Villa, is a resplendent 20+ room mansion replete with the finest of old world craftsmanship and lovingly updated throughout the years.

In keeping with the mansion's dignified past, the owners have meticulously maintained its time honored elegance. As you enter this exceptional home, you will be greeted by a stately center-hall floor plan that is gracious in scale, with beautiful millwork, 10' ceilings, large entertaining rooms and refinished hardwood floors.

Exceptional light filters through the mature landscape and oversized windows in every room also granting your very own picturesque views of nature's finest work. A charming library outfitted with character rich wood built-ins, beams and trim is just off the foyer. For formal entertaining, the beautiful dining and living rooms are gracious in size to sit and enjoy good company in front of 2 of the 3 working fireplaces.

A favorite feature, the meandering side veranda flows from the dining room via period glass double French doors and also connects to the Library. Just off the dining room you will find a butler's pantry on way to the bright breakfast room adorned with period built-in cupboards and wood serving top.

Boasting endless possibilities, the second and third floors offer 9 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms inclusive of phenomenal au pair/in law suite with full kitchen, laundry room and separate entry. Still 4 additional rooms and ample closet space to suit all your needs. A full basement, 2-car garage and second floor laundry room add convenience not always found in similarly aged properties.

Gorgeous hardscape and landscape in the rear yard with large pool, stone surround and brick patio, truly resort like grounds. Whether entertaining your friends or relaxing and enjoying the views this stately home with sought after location and setting provides easy access to everything one needs! Use as a Bed and Breakfast on the water, intriguing possibility and potential!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.