158 Colchester Rd., New Providence, NJ 07974

Enjoy a peaceful oasis in the Murray Hill section of New Providence with this quiet cul-de-sac home boasting inviting and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces. This 5 Bed, 2.2 Bath home at 158 Colchester Road is a rare blend of practicality and modern luxury, conveniently located near multiple NYC Direct Train Stations, top restaurants, shops, and a variety of activities to enjoy. The flowing, open floor plan and high-end materials have been carefully crafted and curated to both entertaining and everyday life! Entering through the double doors, the open Entry Foyer proceeds the expansive Living Room to connect to an Eat-In Kitchen that is spacious and inviting, with beautiful custom Cherry cabinets, Granite countertops, porcelain tile floor, two islands, a 48-inch Wolf Stove with two ovens, a third Wolf oven, separate Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer and two refrigerator drawers plus two dishwashers. Next, seamlessly enter the adjacent Sitting Room with hammered Jerusalem Gold marble gas fireplace and Wet-Bar that will surely be the epicenter of your next dinner party, or quiet night in. Off to the side, you’ll find the Dining area, also bathed in natural light, leading you to the expansive and tranquil Deck and sun-drenched, fully-heated, and air conditioned Sunroom - the perfect place to have your morning coffee or read a book while enjoying the rolling blooms of the backyard garden. Adding to these spaces is the generous natural light streaming in from numerous windows and skylights, creating a unique warmth and ambiance. Enter the Formal Dining Room, and be awed by the delicate wainscoting and Egg & Dart crown molding, which seamlessly flows into the Living Room, which features an inspiring picture-window that overlooks the Mountain Valley, perfect for enjoying breathtaking sunsets. In the Family Room you’ll find high ceilings and several more windows and ample space to customize. With a separate Laundry Room, Office, and access to the 2 Car Garage just off the Kitchen daily life is simply seamless! 

Ready to retire for the evening? The cozy and spacious Primary Bedroom on the First Level features a wall-sized picture window, 2 additional windows, and a spacious En-Suite Bathroom with dual vanities, jetted tub, glass-enclosed shower, skylight, and 2 Walk-In closets. 

On the Second Level you’ll find 4 Bedrooms. One Bedroom has 2 windows, a Walk-In Closet, and access to the Hall Full Bath. Two bedrooms have double door closets and the additional bedroom has a walk-in closet, window and skylight. 

The Lower Level features a large, finished Recreation Room including a wood-burning brick fireplace and enough room for an entertainment center and other sitting areas. The basement also features a Bonus Room that can be used as a Billiards Room, gym, art studio - the possibilities are endless! The Lower Level also features a full Kitchen (sans refrigerator) making entertaining easier. There is no shortage of storage space on this floor with a specific Utility/Storage Space in addition to another very large Basement Room. The Backyard features an Ipe Hardwood Deck and upper patio, as well as beautiful landscaping including flowering plants designed to bloom on a rolling basis so your own oasis will be in bloom for three full seasons.

158 Colchester Road offers an incredible blend of comfort, space and high-end finishes and is in an amazing location! Don’t miss your chance to live in this one-of-a-kind home!

Room-by-Room for 158 Colchester Rd., New Providence, NJ 07974

First Level:

• Double Front-Door and new wrought iron railing leading to Entry Foyer with Granite Floors, large coat closet and Egg & Dart crown molding
• Large Living Room with hardwood floors, Egg & Dart crown molding, baseboard molding and large bay window (3 windows at 1 Exposure)
• Formal Dining Room featuring wainscoting with Egg & Dart detail, baseboard molding and Egg & Dart crown molding, butler door, 3 windows at 1 exposure      
• 2 Car Garage with additional storage area in back and door to First Level,
• Laundry Room with full size washer and dryer, sink, granite counters for folding laundry, storage, pocket door and 1 window
• Office with built-ins, pocket door, additional storage and 1 window
• Hallway coat closet with custom shelving
• Large, open Eat-In Kitchen with two islands (one with breakfast bar, the other with a third Wolf oven, and 2 Sub Zero refrigerator drawers), 48-inch Wolf stove with six burners, griddle, two ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator and separate Sub Zero freezer, Granite countertops, custom Cherry cabinets, two Miele dishwashers, Tuscan-style hand-painted marble tile backsplash, porcelain tile floor, additional storage and pull-out pantry, cabinet with pull-out shelf for stand mixer, two windows at 2 exposures, 2 skylights, recessed lighting and glass-fronted display cabinets
• Sitting Room off of Kitchen with gas Fireplace featuring hammered Jerusalem Gold marble front and hearth, hardwood floors, wet bar with sink and Sub Zero wine refrigerator, additional storage in built-in Cherry bookshelves 
• Breakfast/Dining Area off of Kitchen with 2 windows, access to Kitchen, Family Room, Sunroom with baseboard molding and recessed lighting, and 2 exterior doors to backyard Ipe Deck  
• Family Room with separate HVAC, 10 1/2’ high ceiling with ceiling fan, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, Brazilian cherry floors, space for large entertainment center, 8 windows at 3 exposures
• Sunroom with 4 skylights (2 fixed, 2 operable), 3 doors flowing to Driveway, backyard Deck and Dining Area, exhaust fan, 10.5’ Ceilings, 8 windows at 3 exposures, baseboard molding, porcelain tile floor, recessed lighting, and separate HVAC
• Spacious Primary Bedroom with 3 windows (window wall) as well as two additional windows at one exposure 
• En-Suite Bathroom with double doors, wood cabinetry, dual vanities, glass enclosed shower, jetted tub, 2 Walk-In-Closets, 1 skylight, ceramic tile floor
• Hall Powder Room with granite floor, granite countertop and floor, and wallpaper
• Two crystal light fixtures in both the upstairs and main floor hallways

Second Level 

• Second Bedroom with baseboard molding, walk in closet, 2 windows at 1 exposure, chandelier and access to full bath
• Third Bedroom with double closet, baseboard molding and 2 windows
• Fourth bedroom with double door closet, baseboard molding and 1 window
• Fifth bedroom, Walk-In Closet, baseboard molding, 1 window, skylight, ceiling fan, additional storage and access to attic
• Hall Full Bathroom with ceramic tile floor, double vanity with wood cabinetry, linen closet, toilet room with tub/shower with glass doors and 1 window 
• 2 Hall closets, one with double width folding doors, second with additional linen storage
• Attic storage running the length of house, accessed through a conveniently located Hall doorway

Lower Level 

• Large, finished Recreation Room featuring wood burning fireplace with brick surround and hearth, wood paneling, crawl space to area beneath 2008 addition
• Full Kitchen (sans refrigerator) with ceramic tile floor, island, dishwasher, LG stove, extensive cabinetry and counterspace, and 1 window
• Basement Room with wood paneling, ceramic tile floor, exterior door, 1 window and drop ceiling
• Large Bonus Room
• Utility/Storage Room 
• Powder Room with wood vanity, quartz counter and ceramic tile floor (2016)

Additional Features: 

• Landscaped, tri-terraced backyard oasis, featuring beautiful seasonal floral menagerie designed for three-season rolling blooms, including rose bushes, Japanese maples, and hydrangea, with Spiraling Stone Staircase leading to upper terrace
• Ipe hardwood deck
• On-deck safety-valved gas hookup for grill  
• Fully fenced-in backyard 
• 2 Car Garage with additional storage area in back
• Pella Windows and Doors throughout (except front doors)
• Renovation and expansion completed in 2008 including First Level Kitchen, Sitting Room, Eating Area, Family Room, and Sunroom and additional improvements including installation of eight skylights, Hardy board siding, new roof, new HVAC, and electrical systems
• Professionally installed and maintained Security System including intrusion sensors on all exterior doors and windows 

Other Features/Updates:

• Brand-new Boiler (2024)
• Primary Bath glass shower surround and faucet fixtures (2022)
• First Level back hallway and Second Level new lighting fixtures (2020)
• Lower Level Powder Room renovation (2016)