Rich in architectural character and thoughtfully refreshed, this inviting 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom side hall Craftsman Colonial blends classic elegance with charming period detail to create the kind of charming and comfortable space that makes Montclair homes so special.
An adorable front porch welcomes you inside, where generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful period details provide a warm ambience. The traditional floor plan has a combination of just the right amount of open flow and room separation for today’s flexible lifestyle. A gracious entry foyer with leaded glass side-pane windows welcomes you into the spacious living room, where a handsome woodburning fireplace awaits the colder weather, and a gorgeous box beam ceiling enhances the space. Just beyond, a lovely sunroom with built-in shelving and exposed brick accent wall provides the perfect retreat, reading nook, or home office. The gracious dining room, showcasing original, intricate wainscoting and a stunning coffered ceiling, opens through French doors to a large deck and level backyard, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The spacious eat-in kitchen offers abundant white cabinetry, pantry shelving, stainless steel appliances, convenient deck access, and an adjoining powder room with laundry.
Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms include a supersized primary suite with a wonderfully sunny ensuite bathroom with vaulted ceiling, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The primary suite also offers tremendous closet space (including a cedar-lined closet), built-in shelving, and a windowseat. The updated hall bath completes the second floor. The finished third level offers two additional spacious bedrooms and a full bath, ideal for guests, home offices, or flexible living arrangements. The original, custom-built windowseat in the hallway is another Craftsman detail. The full basement provides a finished family room plus a huge storage and utility area. Upgrades include fresh paint, updated lighting and electrical, basement waterproofing, and 2 zone central air. Beautiful hardwood floors, many newly-refinished, grace all three levels,
Outside you will enjoy dining and entertaining on the large deck, and gardening or playing in the large yard. There is lots of space to simply relax, plus a 2 car garage and exclusive driveway.
With its timeless architecture, gracious proportions, and exceptional versatility, this spacious home can accommodate a variety of needs. Its enviable location in the middle of one of Upper Montclair’s most popular blocks, puts Watchung Plaza’s cafés, restaurants, boutiques, NYC train, and Boxcar bus just moments away, while the 121-acre Brookdale Park, with its playgrounds & fields, dog runs, walking paths & community events is also just a short distance from your door. Upper Montclair Village is also very close by. Known for lively block parties and magical Halloween spirit, this friendly block will serve as a special place for experiencing the best of the Montclair community.
You can be home in time for the holidays!