194 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Magnificent French Normandy in the heart of Summit’s northside!  Privately set on a majestic lot, featuring 5 Bedrooms and 4.1 Baths, this home has it all!  Grace, style and lovely architectural details throughout.  Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen that is worthy of a magazine spread with stunning cabinetry, Bahia blue granite, stunning copper sink and Viking/Dacor/Sub Zero/Bosch (2 dishwashers!) appliances .  Dreamy Breakfast Room and built in Bar Area.  Open to Family Room with soaring ceilings and fireplace.  Exquisite Living Room with original wood beams.  Breathtaking Dining Room.  So many built-ins throughout!  Extraordinary Master Suite with vaulted ceiling, custom built ins and spa-like Bath incorporating the home’s architectural turret.  Sunny bedrooms with marvelous built ins.  Au Pair/Guest Suite on Third Level.  Huge Lower Level with Recreation Room, Wine Room, tons of storage and Laundry.  Meticulous landscaping with foundation plantings, blooming perennials, wildflowers and mature specimen trees.  2 charming Patios!  Amazing home ripe for the buyer seeking a prestigious Summit retreat just minutes from downtown Summit (only .4/mile), Short Hills Mall, Blue Ribbon Schools and New York Midtown Direct train. 

Room by Room Details of 194 Springfield Avenue, Summit

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring original French door at entry, hardwood floors, staircase to Second Level, open to Living and Dining Rooms, baseboard molding, recessed lighting
• Living Room featuring hardwood floors, exposed wood beamed ceiling, wood burning fireplace with mantle and stone surround, flagstone hearth, large windows at 2 exposures, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, double French doors to Family Room
• Family Room featuring hardwood floors, gas fireplace with stone surround, vaulted ceiling with wood beam, skylights, chandelier, recessed lighting, oversized windows at 2 exposures
• Rear Foyer off Family Room featuring skylights, double French doors to Patio, Double Door Closet
• Dining Room featuring hardwood floors with inlay, original board and batten accent wall, built in cabinetry for china storage, rustic chandelier, stained glass windows, custom window treatments, crown molding with dentil detail, leaded glass windows
• Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring hardwood floors, custom cabinetry including glass door cabinetry, open shelving and open wine storage, island, Bahia Blue granite countertops, bead board backsplash, 2 sinks, recessed lighting, pendant lighting over island, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, Viking gas stainless cooktop, 2 Dacor stainless double wall ovens (1 convection capable), 2 Bosch dishwashers, custom hood, 2^nd sink area with custom cabinetry, copper sink, vaulted ceiling, skylights and open shelving for display, custom built in buffet/beverage center with beverage refrigerator
• Breakfast Room featuring hardwood floors, wall to wall built in with upper and lower cabinetry including glass door cabinetry, chandelier, recessed lighting, under and in cabinet lighting
• Powder Room with chandelier and stained glass window
• 2 car attached garage with built in storage, refrigerator

Lower Level

• Recreation Room featuring NEW carpeting, recessed lighting
• Laundry Room featuring built in cabinetry, utility sink, built in shelving, work table
• Custom Built In Wine Cellar with stainless steel bank vault door
• Full Bath
• Large storage area with built in shelves

Second Level

• Second Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, Linen Closet
• Master Bedroom Suite featuring designer carpeting, vaulted ceiling, chandelier, recessed lighting, 2 custom built in closets, windows at 3 exposures, sconces, blinds
• Master Bathroom featuring tile flooring, custom wood vanity with granite countertop, oversized custom curved shower as part of architectural turret, 2 showerheads including rain showerhead, wall tile and shower tile surround, decorative border tile
• Bedroom #2 featuring hardwood floors, custom built ins/shelving, Double Door Closet, windows at 2 exposures
• Bedroom #3 featuring hardwood floors, custom built ins/shelving, Closet, windows at 2 exposures
• Bedroom #4 featuring hardwood floors, custom built in bookshelf/desk area with open and concealed storage, custom built in Closets, windows at 2 exposures, wood blinds, baseboard molding, recessed lighting
• Full Hall Bath featuring vanity, custom tilework, tub/shower combination

Third Level

• Ensuite Bedroom #5 featuring carpeting, vaulted ceiling, flush mount light fixture, Bathroom with floor tile, vanity, tub/shower combination
• Walk in attic access/storage shelves

Front and Backyard

• Professionally and meticulously landscaped front and rear yard with multiple tiers, blooming perennials, wildflowers and mature foundation plantings
• House perched on hilltop
• Bluestone front walkway and arched bluestone steps at entry
• Bluestone stepping stones
• NEW Bluestone Patio, 2^nd Slate Patio
• Large driveway with stone wall
• Basketball hoop
• Outdoor lighting
• Wrought iron fencing
• Irrigation

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Slate roof
• Tudor style with half-timber detail, leaded glass windows, front turret
• Stucco walls, tons of built in cabinetry, arched doorways and stone fireplaces
• 6 zone Gas Heating
• 2 Units CAC (new)
• New 50-gallon Hot Water Heater
• 2 fireplaces (1 gas, 1 wood burning)
• Most wood floors recently refinished
• New windows and screens throughout
• Sump pump
• New copper gutters and down spouts
• New exterior house paint