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1 Kermit Rd., Maplewood, NJ 07040
- 7 Beds
- 5 Full ,1 Half Bath
Living at 1 Kermit Rd
Welcome to 1 Kermit Road! It is not every day that a home this extraordinary comes on the market. This exquisite 7 Bedroom 5 and ½ Bath home combines vintage charm with all the modern amenities. With a fabulous open floor plan, exquisite craftsmanship and finishes throughout, 1 Kermit Road is an absolute dream.
Enter 1 Kermit Road and prepare to be amazed immediately as you are greeted by the spacious and sunlit Foyer, with a gorgeous peek into the Music Room, Living Room and elegant open staircase. Move into the sun drenched Living Room gracefully adorned with a coffered ceiling, original leaded glass built-ins, picture window with built-in window seat and a stunning statement fireplace. Curl up with a cup of tea or a book in the intimate Library/Music Room glowing with natural light. Proceed into the nearby formal Dining Room with magnificent moldings, gorgeous windows and plenty of space to host family gatherings and gourmet dinners. Flowing off the Dining Room is an extraordinary Office/Sun Room with a built-in 12 foot custom mahogany desk atop four vintage restored file cabinets making this an incredible work from home space. The Dining Room connects easily to the stunning Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen that is truly a work of art with custom wood cabinetry, an enormous island
Welcome to 1 Kermit Road! It is not every day that a home this extraordinary comes on the market. This exquisite 7 Bedroom 5 and ½ Bath home combines vintage charm with all the modern amenities. With a fabulous open floor plan, exquisite craftsmanship and finishes throughout, 1 Kermit Road is an absolute dream.
Enter 1 Kermit Road and prepare to be amazed immediately as you are greeted by the spacious and sunlit Foyer, with a gorgeous peek into the Music Room, Living Room and elegant open staircase. Move into the sun drenched Living Room gracefully adorned with a coffered ceiling, original leaded glass built-ins, picture window with built-in window seat and a stunning statement fireplace. Curl up with a cup of tea or a book in the intimate Library/Music Room glowing with natural light. Proceed into the nearby formal Dining Room with magnificent moldings, gorgeous windows and plenty of space to host family gatherings and gourmet dinners. Flowing off the Dining Room is an extraordinary Office/Sun Room with a built-in 12 foot custom mahogany desk atop four vintage restored file cabinets making this an incredible work from home space. The Dining Room connects easily to the stunning Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen that is truly a work of art with custom wood cabinetry, an enormous island/Breakfast Bar, stone countertops throughout, high-end appliances and designer pendant lighting. Storage abounds with two stand-alone custom furniture quality built-ins, ensuring that not a thing will be out of place. Take in the view of the manicured backyard in the Breakfast Area with copious windows and French Doors leading out to the Bluestone Patio. Be amazed by the Family Room that flows directly from the Chef’s Kitchen. The spacious Family Room is well-suited for entertaining, family game night or movie watching. Don’t miss the enormous Mud Room, teeming with storage, and sure to be “command central” for any busy household. A Powder Room featuring mosaic tile rounds out the First Floor.
When it’s time to retire for the evening, the stately staircase leads you to the graceful second floor landing, complete with hardwood floors and ample built-in linen storage. Luxury abounds in the private and light filled Primary Bedroom Suite with generous windows and a built-in window seat with storage. Enjoy a soak in the jetted chromatherapy tub in the ensuite spa-like Primary Bathroom complete with rain showerhead and generous built-in double vanity with sleek countertop. Three additional bedrooms are steeped in sunlight and include generous closets with adjustable shelving and large windows. A large full hall bathroom rounds out the 2nd Level. The spacious 3rd floor features three additional charming and well-sized bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and two with a shared Jack and Jill bathroom.
And that’s not all! The fully finished lower level features stylish wood-look tile, a Recreation Room, Media Room, Exercise Area, a cool Bar Area, large Laundry Room with built-in cabinetry and a tasteful full Bathroom. Whether it’s movie night or just hanging with friends, 1 Kermit’s lower level adds incredible entertaining space.
Another showstopper of 1 Kermit is the extraordinary outdoor space on an oversized corner lot. Step outside into your own private oasis. The extensively landscaped and meticulously maintained backyard creates an idyllic setting for outdoor living and entertainment. Host memorable barbeques on the expansive Patio, surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant blooms. Spend leisurely afternoons basking in the sun or unwind under the shade of a tree.
Words truly can’t describe the perfection of this home. Once you see all of the tasteful and luxurious elements, you are sure to fall in love.
Room by Room Details of 1 Kermit Rd., Maplewood, NJ 07040
First Level
- Vestibule featuring double panel glass windows, hardwood floors, coat closet, flush mount light fixture (added 2018), wood interior door
- Entry Foyer featuring hardwood floors, crown molding, baseboard molding, traditional wood staircase, built-in bench with storage, original pocket doors to Dining Room and Library, vintage sphere pattern ceiling light (added 2018), original coat rack and umbrella storage from 1908
- Music Room featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, restored original 2 inch thick pocket doors on new tracks, crown molding, baseboard molding, custom bound areas rug added in 2018
- Living Room featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, coffered ceiling, built-in cabinets with original lead glass doors, crown and baseboard molding, fireplace with mantle (wood burning – “as is”), double window with window seat, recessed lighting
- Dining Room featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, dual curved wood ceiling lights added 2018, picture ledge throughout
- Sun Room/Office featuring hardwood floors, windows at 3 exposures (9 windows), French door out to bluestone patio, recessed lighting, crown molding, wainscoting, built-in 12 foot custom mahogany desk atop four vintage restored file cabinets added in 2020, two separate seating areas, AV and computer wiring, original 9 foot butler’s pantry cabinetry bookcase from 1908 relocated, ethernet wiring
- Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry throughout, marble and granite countertops throughout, 9 foot granite island with counter seating for four, tile flooring, beamed ceiling, triple designer pendant lights over Breakfast Bar, recessed lighting, stone farm sink with gooseneck fixture, instant hot water, designer appliances by AGA, Gaggenau, Miele, Wolf and Marvel including under cabinet wine storage, refrigerator drawers, dual dishwashers, 24” refrigerator and freezer paneled columns, warming drawer, wall oven, wall microwave convection oven, AGA 6+4 gas range, pot filler, unique curved high gloss wood trim details, tiger maple hutch and separate pantry cabinets and second hutch provide ample storage
- Hallway between Library and Kitchen with double door Pantry
- Breakfast Area featuring chandelier, double French doors out to bluestone patio, oversized triple windows overlooking backyard
- Family Room featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, wainscoting, windows at 2 exposures (7 windows), flush mount light fixture, wall mount for TV with wiring channel for HDMI cables, custom Shade Store solar shades throughout
- Mudroom featuring 3 closed storage units, cubbies for 6 with bead board detail and storage, tile flooring, French door to bluestone walkway, skylight
- Powder Room featuring tumbled mosaic brick-style tile flooring with border, pedestal sink, glass shelf, subway tile, 3-light sconce
Second Level
- Custom carpet runner added in 2018, stairs re-braced from underside in 2017
- 2nd Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, crown molding, 2 new wall sconces, built-in linen closet
- Primary Bedroom Suite featuring hardwood floors, crown and baseboard molding, window seat with built-in storage, double wide closet, recessed lighting, pendant light
- Primary Bathroom featuring travertine tile, jetted chromatherapy tub, separate stone shower with rain, wall and hand shower and seating bench, barrel vaulted ceiling with recessed lights, dual sinks/custom built in vanity with stone countertop, separate water closet with storage, heated towel bar, extra kick heater, in-wall speakers and Sonos, sconces, towel warmer
- Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood floors, flush mount light fixture, large closet with adjustable storage, built-in drawers and cabinet, baseboard molding, crown molding
- Bedroom 3 featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard molding, window seat with built-in storage, built-in bookshelves, closet, flush mount lighting
- Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood flooring, crown molding, baseboard molding, built-in with storage, double closet with adjustable shelving, flush mount light fixture
- Hallway Full Bathroom featuring basket weave tile flooring, tile wainscoting, separate tub and shower with wall, body jets and hand shower, single sink with ample storage, recessed lighting, sconces, large pivot mirror
Third Level
- 3rd Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, lantern, recessed lighting, double closet featuring adjustable shelving
- Ensuite Bedroom 5 featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, double closet with shelving, built-in with storage, Bath featuring tile flooring, wood vanity with stone countertop, tub/shower combination, tumbled mosaic tile trim, subway tile (wainscoting and in bath/shower), handheld and regular shower, sconces, pivot mirror, gooseneck fixture, decorative shower niches, recessed lighting
- Bedroom 6/Potential Arts and Crafts Room featuring double French doors, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, custom rug, baseboard molding, closet with adjustable shelving, flush mount light fixture, recessed lighting
- Bedroom 7 featuring hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, built-in with storage and brick exposure, double closet with adjustable shelving, flush mount light fixture
- Jack and Jill Full Bathroom (shared access with Bedrooms 6 and 7) featuring tile flooring, wood vanity with stone countertop, frameless glass door shower, pebble tile flooring in shower, mosaic glass tile trim, subway tile wainscoting and in shower, handheld and regular shower, body jets, sconces, built-in storage with shelving and brick exposure, recessed lights
Lower Level
- Stairs with carpet runner and wainscoting
- Recreation Room
- Exercise Area featuring mat flooring, closet, recessed lighting, storage French door to outside
- Media Room featuring pocket doors, mount for 55 inch TV, carpeting, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, 2 storage closets with shelving
- Full bar area with recessed lights, bar sink, refrigerator drawers, granite counter, open shelving
- Full Bathroom featuring wood look tile flooring, pedestal sink, shower with subway tile, 2-light sconce
- Laundry Room featuring wood look tile flooring, built-in cabinetry, side by side pedestal washer and gas dryer replaced in 2017, sink, recessed lights, dryer vent professionally cleaned in 2021
- Utility Closet
- Exterior walk-out storm door concealed for easy access to basement
- Additional storage
Additional Features/Upgrades - Exterior
- .37 acre – corner, oversized lot
- Brick front walkway, professional landscaping
- Fully fenced rear yard with 3 gates, custom iron fencing and gate plus gate screens added 2018
- Yard extensively landscaped in 2019 by Bianco Landscaping. Custom landscaping including mature evergreen magnolias, dogwoods, cypress, roses and other specimens. Includes removal of unmaintained trees in 2018- 2019. Maintained by Bianco Landscaping. Trees and shrubs maintained by Aspen Environmental.
- 2 zone smart low voltage landscape lighting system added 2019.
- Stone and brick walls, large two-level Bluestone Patio with lighting in trees and on house
- All-weather yard audio speakers (replaced 2021; under lifetime warranty by Franklin Communications) on Sonos
- 36” built-in natural gas Lynx stainless steel grill with lighting and bluestone countertops. Grill maintenance by Harquail Brothers.
- 14 zone Hunter Hydrawise Wi-Fi irrigation system with Smart Wi-Fi Valve, upgraded 2020 by Green Park Co.
- 2 Car detached Garage: Newer Garage Doors (2017) maintained by Skillman Doors.
- Drainage system at back of yard and at mid yard built-out in 2019 and drains to street.
- 2 speaker outdoor audio system powered by Sonos
- Custom brick driveway - double wide at rear with 2 car garage with custom doors and electric openers
- Custom designed treehouse in rear, sold as-is.
- “Hidden” outdoor stairs to access basement egress
Additional Features/Upgrades
- Fully renovated home designed by John James (Architect) and KDH Kitchen and Bath (2012)
- Elaborate crown and window molding details in all rooms
- 200 amp electric service with Generac whole-house generator and transfer switch. Extended Generac Warranty purchased and active. Generator maintained by AirGroup
- Gigabit Verizon FiOS service
- Security system upgraded in 2021 to latest Honeywell 4G touchscreen. Security and AV by Franklin Central Communications.
- Dual power-vented high efficiency hot water tanks replaced in 2022. 10 year warranty.
- All 3 HVAC systems were replaced in 2018 with Carrier Infinity systems (forced air heat, central air, filters and basement humidity). Smart Carrier Wi-Fi thermostats added.
- Brick, Stucco and Wood. Shingle Roof. Flat sections replaced in 2019.
- Whole house water filter / softener installed in 2019.
- Main stairwell stairs re-braced from underside.
- Custom window seat cushions in foyer, living, master bedroom and larger second bedroom
- Shower heads replaced in primary and hall showers in 2021. Faucet replaced in powder room in 2021. All toilet hardware upgraded in 2020.
- Screens added to all windows in 2017. Most windows were replaced by previous owners in their previous remodel. All windows “as-is”
- All wall sconces and ceiling lights replaced with Visual Comfort fixtures Wiring and main stairwell wall sconces added. Guest bedroom recessed lights added (all 2018)
- Custom stair carpeting added in all four levels in 2017 by Speedwell Design in Morristown
Maplewood is a thriving commuter neighborhood that combines the charm of small town living with the convenience of living just half an hour away from Midtown Manhattan. The area is youthful, energetic and extremely family-friendly. Maplewood provides a social atmosphere with many community events and an exciting downtown area while maintaining a peaceful residential appeal. With quality schools, scenic open spaces, shopping and entertainment options, and gorgeous properties, Maplewood is clearly a top-notch community to live in!
LP: List Price at time of sale
DOM: Days On Market
Commuting Info
- 29 minutes to NYC

Maplewood is a thriving commuter neighborhood that combines the charm of small town living with the convenience of living just half an hour away from Midtown Manhattan. The area is youthful, energetic and extremely family-friendly. Maplewood provides a social atmosphere with many community events and an exciting downtown area while maintaining a peaceful residential appeal. With quality schools, scenic open spaces, shopping and entertainment options, and gorgeous properties, Maplewood is clearly a top-notch community to live in!
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