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40 HIGHLAND AVE, MILLBURN/SHORT, NJ 07078

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40 Highland Ave
Millburn/Short, NJ 07078

$5,850,000

Beds: 10
Baths: 6 | 2
Sq. Ft.: 11,076
Type: House
Listing #3967751
Step inside Montview Estate in the Heart of Short Hills where timeless design meets modern luxury. This iconic 10-bedroom, 6 full and 2 half-bathroom residence has been reimagined with today's lifestyle in mind, offering a seamless blend of grand entertaining spaces, private retreats and thoughtfully crafted details. The home has been enhanced to provide unparalleled comfort and convenience with updated modern systems. With approx 11,000 square feet and 4 floors of living and entertainment space including the lower level, Montview's layout caters to both elegant entertaining and everyday ease. The expanded chef's kitchen features premium appliances and custom cabinetry flowing to the light-filled breakfast room with fireplace and the family room. Upstairs, the spectacular primary suite showcases a luxurious bathroom + separate dressing room with the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms thoughtfully updated with the 3rd floor a convenient retreat ideal for extended stay guests. The lower level is fully excavated and underpinned with 9-foot ceilings, speakeasy-style bar with separate exterior entrance + wine room, fitness room and media room. Set on over an acre of landscaped grounds leading to the stunning wraparound porch and restored Victorian roofing with slate-style shingles, Montview is close to top-rated public and private schools, fine dining, boutique shopping, recreational options + just 3 blocks to the Short Hills Train Station with direct train to NYC.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Essex
Community Living: No
Latitude: 40.729649111963944
Longitude: -74.32356119155885
Directions: Hobart Ave to Highland Ave, corner of Montview Ave.
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 24
Interior: BarWet, CeilBeam, Blinds, CODetect, Drapes, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
Master Bedroom Description: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
1/2 Baths: 2
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Rec Room
Heating: 4+ Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
Cooling: 4+ Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Floors: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Water Heater: Gas
Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Instant Hot Water, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own
Basement Description: Finished, Full
Has Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
Style: Victorian
Exterior: Curbs, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Storage Shed
Siding: Brick, Clapboard, Wood Shingle
Roof: Composition Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
Lot Description: Corner
Lot Size: IRREG 1.10 AC
Lot Size in Acres: 1.1
Garage Description: Detached Garage
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family
Year Built: 1880
Status: Active
Senior Community: No
Tax Amt / Rate / Rate Yr / Yr: 75892 / 1.982 / 2024 / 2024
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: $75,892
Amenities: Billiards Room, Exercise Room, Storage
Days On Market: 120


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Listing Courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC
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