What Mysteries Or Secrets Lurk In Hidden Rooms? How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — This week in How Much House, we feature three homes, each with a delightful secret.

Secret rooms and hidden spaces add mystique to homes and make them memorable. Often cozy nooks tucked into unused spaces with no particular purpose in mind, secret rooms open the homeowner’s imagination.

Step inside these three homes in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania to discover their secrets.

New Jersey | $675,000

564 Kettle Run Road, Marlton
Listed by: Lisa Mclean | Keller Williams Realty - Medford
Square feet: 3,594
Acreage: 2.58 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4 (all full)
Year built: 1953

A secret finished playroom off one of two upper-level bedrooms in this expanded Cape Cod offers a delightful place for children to indulge their imaginations.

The entire home is designed for entertaining and memory-making, with a to-die-for back yard that has a stamped concrete fire pit, a built-in gazebo and a fully custom in-ground gunite spa with a thermal edge and sparkling glass tile.

The main floor primary suite is a private spa. This sun-drenched space has vaulted ceilings, modern lighting and a newly renovated ensuite bath with a huge soaking tub, a shower with multiple shower heads, beautiful terrazzo tile and other amenities.

The eat-in kitchen has solid wood cabinetry, Corian counters, ceramic tile flooring and an ample pantry. It connects to an amazing sun room with floor-to-ceiling, adjustable, stacked windows and easy access to the two-tiered deck.

The partially finished walk-out basement has a family room, a fourth full bathroom, a dedicated wine storage space and laundry. The 500-square-foot unfinished part of the basement leads to a rear-entry two-car garage and a 150-square-foot workshop. Peek inside for more photos.

New York | $1,700,000

130 Beekman St., Unit 4A, New York City
Listed by: Mariana Zois | Engel & Volkers New York City
Square feet: 1,265
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 (both full)
Year built: 1801

This boutique townhouse in the heart of the historic South Street Seaport and Financial District in Lower Manhattan boasts a hidden oasis — a massive private rooftop space offering breathtaking views of the city. It has a beautiful garden, tailor-made for relaxing, lounging and hosting memorable barbecues.

The condo oozes urban sophistication. The generous living space is bathed in natural light, courtesy of expansive windows offering sweeping western and southern views. The elegant living room is a sanctuary of comfort, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and beautiful wood flooring that extends throughout.

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An inviting eat-in island gracefully divides the well-appointed kitchen and living area, creating a seamless flow that is perfect for entertaining guests.\

The primary bedroom is a retreat in itself, featuring a spacious walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with double sinks and a relaxing tub. The second bedroom is equally charming, and the second full bathroom, located in the hall, also features a tub.

The neighborhood is equally remarkable. With icons like the spectacular Rooftop at Pier 17, IPIC Theater, Jean-Georges' "Tin Building," and Mr. C just moments away, your entertainment options are limitless. Peek inside for more photos.

Pennsylvania | $3,950,000

314 Winfield Road, Devon
Listed by: Lynise Caruso | Keller Williams Main Line
Square feet: 8,222
Acreage: 2.34 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 8 (4 full)
Year built: 2014

Take the elevator upstairs in this extraordinary custom home and you’ll find a fully ventilated cigar room, hidden behind a bedroom closet. It’s just one amenity that makes this home such a showstopper.

The two-story foyer with a marble floor and crown molding set an elegant tone for this house designed with entertaining in mind. It has a formal dining room with gorgeous hardwood floors, exquisite light figures and a glass display wall for objets d’art.

The living room has dramatic tray ceilings and light fixtures, a gas fireplace, an adjoining bar area with a wine fridge and access to a gorgeous slate patio. The back yard has multiple outdoor spaces, including a soaking pool/hot tub, an outdoor shower, and a garden.

The eat-in gourmet kitchen boasts Wood-Mode custom floor-to-ceiling cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances including a wall oven and convection ovens. It has a center island, built-in desk space and an aadjoining den with a gas fireplace and patio access.

The main floor primary suite has two bathrooms, two walk-in closets that double as dressing rooms, a marble shower and a soaking tub. Tray ceiling with recessed lighting and a chandelier add atmosphere to the suite, which has a gas fireplace and patio access.

Each of the three bedrooms upstairs has its own full bath. The lower level has two bars, a den/media room, a game area with pool and shuffleboard tables, an exercise room, a full kitchen, a half bath, and outside access to a second slate patio. Overall, the house has eight fireplaces between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Peek inside for more photos.

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