The Ellis-Shivers House is nestled atop our picturesque, historic town of Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Located within 30 minutes of both Pennsylvania and Delaware, it is a quintessential locale within the Northeast when seeking a property with that extra special “something”.
Samuel Shivers, a wealthy landowner of over 4,000 acres, died in 1771 upon completion of building this home, leaving it to his oldest daughter, Mary Shivers and her husband, Isaac Ellis. The home was added on to in 1790 (now referred to as “The Lippincott House”) and again in the 1830s. Victorian, architectural features seamlessly flank the Colonial center building, uniting the brick home with a balance of charm and dignity.
This stately home has been meticulously restored and renovated over the 250+ years of her life, fully standing in all of her glory today. With over 4,000 square feet to her footprint, this home retains countless architectural details highlighted below, while keeping in step with modern amenities.
Please explore the Tabs, which present the property at a glance, as well as the Gallery, which showcases some of the home in a bit more detail. She looks especially spectacular when she’s all dressed up in her various holiday attire!
Enjoy the lovely labyrinth of her design, and explore the nooks & crannies of her welcoming embrace.
Some historic, architectural features of the property include:
Original six-over-six sash windows
Three fireplaces
Wide plank pine floors
10 foot ceilings
Ornate moldings
Two Victorian alcoves
An outhouse
Ceiling beams
Lath & plaster walls
Door transoms
Original built-in cabinetry
Original chimney crane for cooking
A secret passageway
Although the style of the brick exterior is both Colonial and Victorian in origin, the interiors have been the canvas for styles from farmhouse to mid-century modern, colonial to traditional (archived photos available upon request). Her natural light, high ceilings, and ease of flow allow for each room to work in peaceful tandem with one another. As we see the pendulum swing between a desire for open floor plans and cozy rooms, this home offers both and allows for various orientations and iterations of living.
Proof that even the smallest of roles can take center stage. The Powder Room, located off of the Scullery, brings all the drama a leading lady should command.
When the Kitchen was restored this original window was discovered still in tact, safely preserved behind the shutters.
We believe this is where the original smokehouse was located. The reclaimed wood used for the floors came from an 1800s barn in Pennsylvania, and provides radiant heat during the colder months.
After purchasing the home in 2015, we desired to reconnect the property through doorways we believed were once present but likely covered over the years. When we broke through the wall at the bottom of this staircase we discovered a doorway. An opportunity was born. Tug on a particular book and you may just discover a secret passageway.
