135 Watchung Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF CHATHAM: A HISTORIC GEM AWAITS!

Stately gray stucco exterior w/ Victorian wood trim & stacked stone foundation enjoys a wide front yard & expansive fenced-in backyard with privacy from age-old shade trees. Step inside the original vestibule w/ mosaic tile floor & begin to appreciate all the historical details like original wood doors & glass knobs, high ceilings, period lighting, vintage millwork & hardwood floors winding through 3 levels. With a flexible floor plan & great flow, you have the space & freedom to meet every modern-day need. Main Level features traditional Living Room, Family Room w/ Fireplace, Dining Room w/ tin like ceiling & original glass-door china closet as well as Den for added versatility. Eat-in Kitchen boasts an island & wonderful views of the lush backyard, with attached Breakfast Room that can host large casual meals. Up the staircase, find 4 Bedrooms including Primary Ensuite with 3 closets, Full Hall Bath & Laundry. Third Level is open & bright with a vast Loft area & Full Bath to make a perfect Family Room, Play Room or Guest Suite. Lower Level is entertainer’s paradise with tiled Rec Room w/ French door access to backyard, Office & Full Bath. Centrally located, you’ll love the easy access to all highly ranked schools, NYC train & Chatham’s charming downtown!

Room by Room Details of 135 Watchung Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928

First Level:

• Vestibule featuring original stained wood double French doors, mosaic tile floor, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light, original wood and glass door opening to Foyer
• Foyer featuring original hardwood side staircase, Coat Closet, period ceiling fixture, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding.
• Family Room featuring wood-burning fireplace with original painted wood mantel, built-in bookcase, triple windows overlooking front yard, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light, French door to Den.
• Living Room featuring double windows overlooking front yard, window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light
• Dining Room featuring original built-in china closet with arched glass door, white painted tin like ceiling with period brass chandelier, window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, chair rail, crown molding
• Mudroom featuring triple windows with back exposure and window seat with storage, French door to side patio/driveway, slate tile floor, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light
• Eat-in Kitchen featuring painted wood cabinetry to the ceiling with granite countertops in u-shaped perimeter surrounding center island with two pendant lights, tiled backsplash, gas cooktop, double wall oven, stainless sink with bay window above overlooking backyard, window with side exposure, tile floor, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, open to Breakfast Room
• Breakfast Room featuring beadboard wainscoting, upper storage cabinets, double windows with side exposure, ceiling fan, tile floor, baseboard molding, access to side entry and staircase to Lower Level
• Den featuring windows on three exposures, second open staircase to Lower Level, ceiling fan and light, baseboard molding
• Powder Room featuring single wood vanity with granite countertop and bead board wainscoting 

Second Level:

• Side hardwood staircase with runner from Foyer featuring broad landing with wide window with side exposure, large window seat with storage and ceiling light
• Hallway featuring Linen Closet, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light, open hardwood staircase with runner to Third Level
• Primary Ensuite Bedroom featuring double windows overlooking front yard, walk-in closet with two windows and organizer system, two single-door closets with organizers, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling fan/light
• Ensuite Bathroom featuring large Jacuzzi tub with tile surround, walk-in shower with tile surround and glass enclosure, oversized single wood vanity with granite countertop and wall light, window with side exposure, tile floor, baseboard molding, ceiling light
• Bedroom 2 featuring windows with front and side exposure, single door closet with organizers, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, ceiling fan/light
• Bedroom 3 featuring French door to balcony overlooking backyard, walk-in closet with window, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light
• Bedroom 4 featuring vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan/light, windows on three exposures, two double-door closets with organizers, baseboard molding
• Laundry Room featuring window with side exposure, slate tile floor, baseboard molding, ceiling light, pocket door
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring tub/shower combo with tile surround, single wood vanity with granite countertop and wall light, tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lighting

Third Level:

• Loft/Bedroom 5 featuring two dormer windows with front exposure, two windows with side exposure, built-in shelves, Cedar Closet with window, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, ceiling lights
• Full Bathroom featuring deep soaker tub with handheld shower, pedestal sink, built-in shelves, window with back exposure, marble tile floor, baseboard molding, tile wainscoting, recessed lighting
• Unfinished Utility Room/Attic Storage

Lower Level:

• Accessed from Den and Breakfast Room
• Recreation Room featuring bay window and French door from back patio, dry bar/entertainment/desk area with upper and lower white wood cabinetry, three windows with side exposure, double window with front exposure, tile floor, baseboard molding, ceiling lights 
• Full Bathroom featuring walk-in shower with tile surround, single wood vanity with granite countertop and wall light, tile floor, baseboard molding, ceiling light
• Office featuring built-in cubbies, double windows with front exposure, single door closet, tile floor, baseboard molding, ceiling lights, French door to Rec Room
• Utility Closets, Storage Closets
• Unfinished Storage Room with shelving and two high windows with front and side exposure
• Laundry Room with sink, cabinets, high window with side exposure, painted concrete floors, ceiling light

Front/Backyard:

• .67 acres
• Gray stucco exterior with Victorian painted trim accents and stacked round-stone foundation
• Wide setback from street
• Paver stone walkway and stone steps with wrought iron railing to covered entry
• Flagstone path to side entry
• Long asphalt driveway with Belgian block borders to additional parking space outside detached 2-car Garage with stone exterior
• Multi-levels of paver stone patio in wrought-iron fenced-in backyard
• Large grassy area surrounded by tall shade trees

Additional Features:

• .6 miles to Chatham Train Station/downtown
• Blocks from Washington Avenue Elementary
• Chatham Middle and High School within a mile
• EV Charger
• New Hot Water Heater (May 2026)
• New 1st Floor Heating/Air Conditioning (May 2026)
• Ample parking for 4 or more cars!