PAST meets PRESENT overlooking the Delaware. The original portion of The Thomas West House was erected 30 years before this nation was born and one of a handful of historic brick homes remaining in Southern New Jersey. Circa 1746, this stunning colonial features flemish bonding brick pattern with a deep blue-glazed brick, situated on a generous lot with majestic views of the river. Walk up to the front porch flanked by twin colonial backless benches, enter through the front door with period iron hardware. This center hall colonial is bright and airy. To the right is the living room featuring fireplace #1 (of 4 total in the main house) with wood stove insert, impeccable moldings, window cornice boxes, window seats, period wallpaper and beautiful hardwood flooring. To the left of the foyer is the formal dining room housing fireplace #2 with terracotta hearth, equally impressive moldings and window seat leading into the phenomenal kitchen that absolutely nailed the characteristics of this historic home. Cream cabinetry w/matching dual drawer Fishel & Paykel dishwasher, pewter hardware, soft palette granite counter, double farmers sink, center island, multiple pantries, tumbled stone backsplash set in a simple subway tile pattern, seeded glass specimen cabinets, stainless 5 burner gas stove nestled on the herringbone brick patterned flooring. The family room is the original 1746 portion of the home with warm pine flooring, built in cabinetry and original door for the back stairs to the second level. Massive laundry/mud room with built-ins, folding station and half bath tucked in the rear. The second floor continues with all hardwood floors. Master bedroom continues with the stunning moldings and offers the unexpected surprise of a sitting, dressing, office or 5th bedroom with even more built-ins, walk in closet and quaint master bath featuring cobalt blue tilework. Bedroom 2 is massive and features fireplace #3 with terra cotta hearth and built-ins. 2nd level hall bathroom has a beautiful view of the river. Third level of the home houses bedroom 3 with fireplace #4 and large 4th bedroom. The cellar offers an excellent example of the brick fireplace foundation arch. The local lore is the bricked up portion of the foundation wall in the basement closes off a tunnel that ran from the river to the house as part of the Underground Railroad. Off the kitchen is the sunroom leading to the rear exterior. Step down on the 18 ft x 20 ft patio constructed with reclaimed brick from a demolished old building in Philadelphia. The Carriage House has unlimited space, potential and fireplace #5. The Carriage House is adjacent to the Spring House which is still in use today for watering the gardens. Both houses are fine examples of stone masonry utilizing quartz, granite and ironstone. The Carriage house offers heat from the wood stove, half bath, 100 amp, industrial lighting, massive 26 ft x 12 ft workshop, 34 ft x 20 ft storage with walkup loft, 2 car garage that could be a perfect boathouse (beach to launch only steps away) and 2 car carport. Central Air, Gas Heat, Updated Electric and EXTREMELY close to Center City Philadelphia.