18 Kensington Terrace, Maplewood, NJ 07040

STUNNING 5-BED/3.1 BATH RENOVATED COLONIAL IN ONE OF MAPLEWOOD’S MOST DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOODS! Lovingly updated & maintained charmer mere blocks from the HS, YMCA, parks, enchanting Maplewood village full of great restaurants, shopping & entertainment, & quick NJ Transit access into NYC. Soak up the curb appeal of this storybook home from the sidewalk in this lovely, friendly neighborhood, noting how the cream-colored wood siding & shutters complement the red brick chimney & wrought-iron railings of the front porch. Inside, the magic continues with timeless details like cut glass door knobs, gorgeous hardwood floors & marble tile running throughout the thoughtfully modernized home. First Level boasts an open floor plan with bright Living Room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace leading to combined Kitchen & Dining Area where you’ll effortlessly prepare & enjoy meals among white cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, SS appliances inc. gas range & wine fridge & 3-seat center island. Dining Area has room for a large table in front of sliding French doors to newer composite deck/patio. Second & Third Levels feature 5 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths inc. incredible Primary Suite on the 3rd. Open hardwood staircase leads up to your new sanctuary with tall windows, huge walk-in closet & ensuite Bathroom with 2-sink vanity, soaking tub & immense walk-in shower! Lower Level is just as spacious & updated with Rec Room, Full Bath & Laundry. Move into a flawlessly curated, turnkey home designed for carefree living in a highly desirable neighborhood. Get ready to fall in love!

Room by Room Details of 18 Kensington Terrace, Maplewood, NJ 07040

First Level:

• Entryway featuring wood door with accent windows, coat closet, side hardwood staircase with original newel post, railings and two windows with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting, open to Living Room
• Living Room featuring wood-burning fireplace with painted wood mantle and stone surround flanked by two windows with front yard views, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting, open to Kitchen/Dining Area
• Kitchen/Dining Area featuring white painted wood perimeter cabinetry with white quartz countertops and gray subway tile backsplash, island seating 3 with gray cabinetry and white quartz countertops with two pendant lights, ceramic farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances including gas range, island microwave, French door refrigerator and undercounter wine fridge, window over sink with backyard views, Dining Area featuring space for long dining table in front of double-French sliding doors to back deck/yard, brass chandelier with shades, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Family Room featuring double windows with front exposure and triple windows with side exposure, double French door entry, large storage closet with built-in shelves and LED recessed lights, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Powder Room featuring marble chevron tile flooring, single wood vanity with marble countertop, window with back exposure, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting

Second Level:

• Bedroom #1 featuring one window with front exposure, two windows with side exposure, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Bedroom #2 featuring two windows with side and back exposures, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring tub/shower combo with tile surround, niche and high window, single wood vanity with marble countertop, ceramic tile floor, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Bedroom #3 featuring two windows with side and back exposures, single-door closet, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Bedroom #4 featuring two windows with side and front exposures, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Hallway featuring under-stair storage closet, pendant ceiling light, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, hardwood staircase with landing to Third Level

Third Level:

• Primary Suite featuring double casement windows with back and side exposures, large custom Walk-in Closet with white organizer system including drawers, pendant ceiling light, high sloped/dormered ceilings, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Primary Ensuite Bathroom featuring stained wood double sink vanity with marble countertop, two mirrors and three wall sconces, large standalone soaking tub in front of window with back exposure, oversized walk-in shower with subway tile surround and frameless glass enclosure, separate toilet room with Linen Closet, tile floors, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting

Lower Level:

• Accessed via carpeted staircase from Kitchen, featuring side-door access to driveway and window, entry into foyer area with storage closet, wood-look LVP floors, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Recreation Room featuring Built-in Storage Closets, Utility Closets, wood-look LVP floors, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting, access to Laundry Room and Full Bath
• Full Bath featuring tub/shower combo with subway tile surround, single wood vanity with marble countertop, marble hexagonal tile floors, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting
• Laundry Room featuring newer open front laundry machines, sink, high window with back exposure, LVP flooring, baseboard molding, LED recessed lighting

Front/Backyard:

• Sidewalk neighborhood with large shade trees
• Cream-colored wood siding and shutters with red brick chimney on front exposure
• Level front yard with foundation plantings and red brick walkways to porch from sidewalk and driveway
• Front porch featuring composite wood flooring and wrought-iron railing, metal roof over front door
• Paved 1-car-width driveway to 2-car parking area outside detached 2-car Garage
• Backyard featuring new composite deck patio off Dining Area bordered by brick and slate sitting wall, level grassy area, tall shade trees, new red brick patio and planting bed at back of property flanking detached two-car garage incl. EV charging station in garage
• Tall Skip laurel hedge for privacy, tasteful landscaping 
• Outdoor yard Lighting 
• WIFI/app controlled irrigation system for whole yard

Additional Features:

• Two-zone HVAC
• Replaced all systems in 2023 (including heating/cooling, appliances, etc.)
• Close to playground, YMCA incl. Daycare, Maplewood Village, train station (within 5 min.)
• Friendly sidewalked neighborhood 
• Custom window dressings