10 Moraine Pl, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Modern Farmhouse at its best in the heart of Old Short Hills! This is the gem you’ve been waiting for! Perched on just under an acre of magnificent, park-like corner property on a hill, elegance, sophistication, remarkable craftsmanship and astounding renovations abound in this move-in ready 6 Bedroom, 4 ½ Bath fully restored/breathtakingly expanded carriage house close to Hartshorn school, downtown Millburn restaurants/shopping and Short Hills Train Station. The perfect combination of a graceful, easy open floor plan, with unique and spectacular details/elements that will both wow and charm you: rustic beams, original fireplaces, exposed stone, original wide plank hardwood floors, beautifully crafted built-ins, souring vaulted ceilings, a charming Dutch door, several double French Doors, all bathed in light from every side and from skylights above. Expansive, beautifully planned extensions and flow, meet charming and elegant nooks and crannies to discover and steal your heart! Stunning Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen boasts windows all around, custom cabinetry, granite and butcher block countertops, huge two tier island with skylight above, top of the line Wolf/Sub Zero/Bosch appliance package. Breathtaking grand Breakfast Room with souring beamed ceiling and exposed stone (back of Dining Room Fireplace), double French doors to patio. First Floor Bedroom/In-Law Suite with vaulted ceiling and spa-like Bath. Incredible outdoor space on all sides: bucolic hill outside original front entrance and wrapping magnificent neighborhood corner from above; huge and practical, flat paved area for parking several cars, basketball, learning to ride a bike! Tranquil and gorgeous bluestone patio out back with fabulous space for relaxing and entertaining, surrounded by beautifully terraced yard, park-like property, stunning mature trees and the rolling hills of beautiful Old Short Hills properties. Outstanding Dining Room with original fireplace and gorgeous, rustic wood cross beams.  Elegant, inviting Family and Living Rooms, filled with unique details and practical amenities.  2^nd level features spacious, sun-drenched Master Bedroom Suite with skylight and vaulted ceiling, magnificent view of property, 2 ENORMOUS custom Walk-In Closets and spa-like bath oasis.  3 other generous bedrooms with great closet space (one large walk in).  Amazing newly renovated Lower Level with TWO Recreation Rooms (one with 9’ ceiling), newly updated Laundry Room, Au Pair Suite and separate entrance.  Impeccably maintained - Whole House Generator, Roof, Chimney, Heat/AC, Water Heater, Basement Waterproofing… just a few of the long list of important upgrades. Features and updates too many to list - schedule a visit and prepare to fall in love! A home of this caliber won’t last!  

Room by Room Details of 10 Moraine Place, Short Hills

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring wood door with sidelites, wide plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Living Room featuring wide plank hardwood floors, stone fireplace and hearth with wood beam mantle, original wood beams, hidden built in shelves flanking fireplace, recessed lighting, sconces, double French doors to Bluestone Patio, crown molding, baseboard molding, door to Garage
• Powder Room featuring wide plank hardwood floors, wide bead board wainscoting, pedestal sink, 2 sconces over sink, crown molding
• Music Room (potential Mud Room) featuring wide plank hardwood floors, wide wood wainscoting, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, built in shelves
• Dining Room featuring wide plank hardwood floors, original wood beams at entry and cross beams on ceiling, original fireplace with brick surround, wide plank wainscoting, wide planked paneled accent wall, chandelier, recessed lighting, double French doors to Kitchen
• Family Room featuring wide plank hardwood floors, custom built ins with open and concealed storage, built in lighting, recessed lighting, 2 window seats, crown molding, baseboard molding, speakers, double French doors to Kitchen/Office Area on one side, and another set of double French Doors to Original Entry hallway on the other
• Original Entry/Side Entry featuring original Dutch door, staircase to second level, Coat Closet
• 2 Car Garage with storage, door to Rear Patio
• Ensuite Bedroom #5/Second Master featuring carpeting, vaulted ceiling with beadboard, skylight, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, Double Door Closet, Bathroom featuring tile flooring, pedestal sink, built in jacuzzi tub, shower with tile surround, block glass and frameless glass door, built in storage, bead board ceiling, flush mount light fixture, recessed lighting; plumbing, lighting fixtures and shower tile replaced (2014)
• Breakfast Room featuring wide plank hardwood floors, soaring vaulted ceiling with wood beams, beadboard, skylight, ceiling fan/light combination, exposed exterior fireplace flanked by 2 sets of double French doors, double French doors out to bluestone patio, 2 areas with custom built in storage including glass door storage for china
• Kitchen Office/Homework Area featuring wide plank hardwood floors, custom built in desk area with open and concealed storage
• Gourmet Chef’s Eat-In Kitchen Addition (completed 2009) featuring wide plank hardwood floors, custom crisp white cabinetry with customs storage and rollouts, oversized mahogany island with 2 levels, granite countertops, butcher block on lower level of island, tile backsplash, seating for 6, pendant lighting over island, pendant lighting on exterior, recessed lighting, 2 stainless sinks, commercial style faucet, gooseneck faucet, custom hood with decorative tile backsplash, NEW Kitchen Aid stainless built in Microwave (2019), NEW Whirlpool Ice maker (2020), 60” stainless Wolf double ovens/range with 6 burners and double sized griddle, 2 fully integrated Sub Zero refrigerator/freezers including beverage drawers, 2 Bosch fully integrated dishwashers with new control module (2020) in island unit, skylight over island

Second Level

• Second Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, Double Door Linen Closet
• Master Bedroom Suite featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling with beams, skylight, custom built ins flanking bed, recessed lighting, Dressing Room with pocket door at entry, NEW carpeting (2020), freshly painted, custom storage and drawers, recessed lighting, 2 HUGE Walk In closets with custom shelves and hanging storage, track lighting, plantation shutters in closets
• Master Bathroom featuring pocket door at entry, vaulted ceiling, 2 skylights, tile flooring, built in jacuzzi tub, 2 oversized vanities with tile countertops, 5 light sconces over vanities, frameless glass shower with tile surround, fan, plumbing and light fixtures upgraded (2014), freshly painted 2020
• Bedroom #2 featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, built in open shelving, Walk In Closet, baseboard molding
• Bedroom #3 featuring hardwood floors, flush mount light fixture, baseboard molding, Closet
• Bedroom #4 featuring hardwood floors, flush mount light fixture, baseboard molding, Closet
• Office/Nursery featuring hardwood floors, built in shelving nook, flush mount light fixture, baseboard molding
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring tile flooring, bead board wainscoting, 2 sconces, recessed light in shower, vanity with quartz countertop, tub/shower combination with subway tile surround, rope tile border, skylight, plantation shutters, fan

Lower Level

• Carpeted staircase to Lower Level
• NEW wood look floor tile throughout (2018-19)
• Newly Updated Laundry Room (2018 – 19) featuring new wood look tile flooring, freshly painted upper custom built ins, custom built-in shelving/storage, new Whirlpool Washer (2020), Kenmore Dryer, new double utility sink, recessed lighting, new drop ceiling
• Recreation/Game Room featuring wood look tile flooring, recessed lighting, Walk In Storage Closet, separate entrance to outdoors
• Newly Updated Full Bath (2019) featuring new wood look floor tile, new vanity with countertop, new toilet, medicine cabinet, tub/shower combination with tile surround, recessed light, flush mount light fixture
• Bedroom #6 featuring new wood look floor tile, Double Door Closet, track lighting, freshly painted
• 2^nd Recreation/Media Room featuring 2 carpeted steps down to new wood look floor tile, 9’ ceilings, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, surround sound speakers
• Multiple Storage/Utility Rooms, including one prepped as a potential Wine Cellar off 2^nd Recreation/Media Room
• New Lower Level full perimeter French Drain System with transferable guarantee (all new PVC piping, mirror drains throughout), tied into 3 new sump pumps (2018 -19)
• Freshly painted throughout

Front/Backyard

• Just under 1 Acre
• Sprawling front lawn cascading down to street
• Bluestone walkways to front and “original front door”
• Front and rear meticulous, lush landscaping with crisp hedges, blooming perennials, pachysandra and mature trees, all professionally maintained
• Huge Rear Bluestone Patio with lounging, conversation and dining spaces
• Stone walls with beds
• Stone and bluestone staircase leading to sprawling grassy play areas
• Storage shed
• Long driveway with Belgian block trim and parking for 6+ vehicles
• Basketball hoop
• Extensive, professionally maintained irrigation and drainage
• Additional spot lighting installed to corner and side of house

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Whole House Generator (Generac 36 KW, 503,000 BTU), installed in 2012 with upgraded gas line to the street; new alternator (2018)
• Alarm System (upgraded 2012) – extensive system covering fire protection, glass breakage, water sensors and other features
• Renovations/Extensions by renowned Architect David Rosen
• Exterior house painted (2012), touched up 2020
• Gas Flue - Installed new UL Rated Chimney Re-Lining System (2020)
• Fireplace Flue - Installed Heatshield System Liner & Custom Smoke Guard (2009)
• Wood Shingle Roof and copper flashing replaced, rubber/flat portions repaired/replaced, all by Ben Bentley in 2012-13. Inspected & touched up 2020;
• Front Entry: new front door, walkway, pathways and landscaping (2012)
• Front walkways and pathways newly repointed (2020)
• Chimney repointed and refaced, 10 year penetrating waterproofing sealer (2013)
• Heat/AC, 5 zones
• Master Bedroom Zone Heating & Cooling Systems: Replaced Furnace, Coil & Compressor (2015 and 2010)
• Kitchen Zone Heating & Cooling Systems: Replaced Furnace, Coil & Compressor (2011 & 2009)
• Replaced Hot Water Heater (2015)
• Tons of storage throughout