2065 Prospect Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

VICTORIAN CHARM MEETS MODERN-DAY FUNCTION IN THIS FAIRY-TALE HOME!

Magical turn-of-the-century cottage with gingerbread trim, exposed wood beams, brick walls, graceful archways, hand-plastered walls & barn-style wood doors with wrought iron hinges has been lovingly updated over the years to be a dream come true for today’s buyers. Massive Family Room with wet bar, wood-burning stove & French doors opens to enclosed backyard paradise built for 21st-century entertaining: large composite deck with pergola for shaded dining, winding garden paths & level green spaces dotted with flowering beds, trees & twinkling landscape lights, plus 2-car Detached Garage with 2 attached sheds! In the Eat-in Kitchen, vintage details like the beadboard banquette & exposed beams will keep you spellbound while you appreciate the updated cabinetry, granite countertops, pantry & brand new SS gas range & dishwasher. Dining Room with built-in corner cupboards leads past the front door with beautiful inset basketweave marble tile entryway into the Living Room, made ultra-cozy by the original wide brick fireplace. A Full Bath on this level maximizes easy modern living! The magic continues upstairs with expansive Primary Suite boasting 12-ft vaulted ceilings, 3 closets (one a large walk-in) & attached Bath. 3 more charming Bedrooms ensure sweet dreams for all, plus another Full Bath. Lower Level has finished walk-out Rec Room & huge Laundry & Storage Room. Blocks to playground, downtown Scotch Plains, Route 22 & NYC bus!

Room by Room Details of 2065 Prospect Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

First Level:

• Entry Foyer featuring Victorian screen door, solid wood entry door with glass insert, marble basketweave tile inset into hardwood flooring at entry, exposed beams, exposed brick wall with hardwood staircase, open to Living Room 
• Living Room featuring original brick wood-burning fireplace with wood storage cabinet, white painted paneled wall and exposed beam mantel and legs, bay window with views of front yard, white painted panel and brick accent walls, exposed beams, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, black steel flush-mount ceiling light and wall sconce
• Family Room featuring brick wall and hearth with wood-burning stove, wet bar with sink, granite countertops, under cabinet fridge and bar storage closet, triple window with front exposure, pendant light over window seat and flanked by two double-Barn door storage closets, built-in shelves, carpet, baseboard molding, painted white panel accent wall, stained wood wainscoting, semi-flush-mount light fixture, recessed lighting, double French doors to deck/backyard
• Eat-in Kitchen featuring light stained wood cabinetry to the ceiling, dark granite countertops, neutral tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including new GE gas range with griddle and dishwasher, pantry, appliance garage, glass door upper cabinet, peninsula, banquette breakfast nook with built-in storage frame by bay window overlooking backyard, over-sink window with side exposure, painted exposed beams, tile floor, baseboard molding, beadboard wainscoting, breakfast nook ceiling light, recessed lighting, exterior door to backyard
• Dining Room featuring two original wood built-in corner China cabinets, triple window with front exposure, single window with side exposure, arched and exposed beam doorways, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, beadboard wainscoting, ceiling fan/light
• Full Bathroom featuring walk-in shower, pedestal sink, large Linen Closet, window with back exposure, white painted beadboard wainscoting and brick walls, tile floor, baseboard molding, ceiling light

Second Level:

• Bedroom featuring dormered board-and-batten ceilings, two double-door closets, double windows with side exposure, single window with front exposure, carpet, baseboard molding, ceiling fan/light
• Bedroom featuring painted paneled walls, double door closet, double windows with side exposure, LVP flooring, baseboard molding, ceiling fan/light, recessed lighting
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring tub/shower combo with tile surround and storage shelf above, newer wood vanity with quartz countertop and wall sconce, window with back exposure, tile floor, tile wainscoting, recessed lighting
• Bedroom featuring two single-door closets, window with front exposure, carpet, baseboard molding, ceiling fan/light, recessed lighting
• Primary Ensuite Bedroom featuring vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan/light, four casement windows and center Palladian transom overlooking front yard, closet with double mirrored sliding doors, Walk-in Closet with open shelves, hanging fixtures and pull-down attic access, Linen Closet with shelves, carpet, baseboard molding, recessed lighting
• Primary Ensuite Bathroom featuring walk-in shower, single vanity with solid surface countertop and wall lights, window with back exposure, tile floor and wainscoting, recessed light/fan

Lower Level:

• Recreation room featuring freshly painted walls and ceiling, walk-out access to backyard, , storage closet, “rock” climbing wall, LVP flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting
• Laundry/Utilities Room unfinished featuring new Maytag front-loading washer and dryer, sink, cabinet/shelf storage
• Storage Room

Front/Backyard:

• Light gray shingle siding, expanded Victorian exterior with white gingerbread trim, fish scale shingles, and gray shutters
• Level grass front yard with professionally landscaped stacked stone foundation beds
• Flagstone path to flagstone uncovered front porch
• Wide asphalt driveway lined with Belgian block to additional parking space in front of Detached 2-car Garage with attached sheds on both sides and second floor storage
• Wide, level backyard featuring white picket and privacy fencing, multi-tiered composite deck with dining/sitting area underneath pergola with ceiling fan/light, paver stone patios, circular paver stone garden walkway, pergola, lamppost, fence post solar lights & landscape lights, “as is” hot tub

Additional Features:

• New GE gas range with griddle & Bosch Dishwasher
• Water Heater 2 years old
• 1-zone HVAC 
• Central Vacuum
• Whole-house attic fan
• Newer farmhouse-style lighting throughout
• Neighborhood playground
• Blocks from elementary school, Scoops Ice Cream Store
• Blocks from Route 22, express bus to NYC