22 Hawthorne Rd., Short Hills, NJ 07078

Step into luxury and elegance at 22 Hawthorne Road! This exquisite 6-bedroom, 3.2-bathroom Center Hall Colonial is a true gem nestled in the charming Knollwood section. Boasting gorgeous renovations and magnificent updates, this immaculate home is a showcase of sophisticated design and impeccable taste. Perfectly located within walking distance to Millburn Middle School, High School, downtown Millburn, and two NYC Train stations, this stunning residence invites you to experience a lifestyle of comfort and convenience. Welcome home to a world of beauty and refinement!

As you arrive, admire the elegant bluestone walkway guiding you to the front entrance, then enter the welcoming cobblestone foyer before passing through the traditional French door into the expansive Foyer, graced with two coat closets and shining hardwood floors. Walk to your right through one of several arched passageways on this level, and imagine planning your next dinner party in the sunlit Dining Room, complete with a charming custom corner built-in with glass cabinetry, ideal for displaying dishes and glassware. Proceed through the generous Butler’s Pantry/Wet Bar and prepare your next meal in the chic, sunlit Eat-In Kitchen featuring custom wood and glass cabinetry, stone countertops, Wolf/Bosch appliances, island, and double French doors leading to the stunning bluestone patio. The Living Room is luminous and immaculate with sleek custom built-in shelving, contemporary wallpaper, and a stylish brick fireplace adorned with a distinctive custom chrome cover. The Family Room is remarkable, bathed in abundant natural light and adorned with dazzling custom built-ins, creating a cozy haven perfect for relaxing after a long day. Completing the first level, a fully remodeled Powder Room showcases a breathtaking tile wall with a floating vanity.

Ready to retire for the evening? Head up the newly carpeted staircase to the Second Level and find 4 lovely Bedrooms, all with spacious cedar closets and bountiful sunlight from multiple exposures. The Primary Bedroom Suite offers an ample walk-in cedar closet, and is both private and accessible with the other bedrooms. The newly expanded Primary Bathroom impresses with custom wood cabinetry as well as porcelain and decorative tile finishes. The Full Hall Bathroom charms with beadboard molding, fresh wallpaper, a 2-door glass bathtub/shower, and even a custom built-in hamper!

Make your way up to the freshly updated Third Level (2023) and discover 2 additional spacious, sunny Bedrooms AND a Full Bath, perfectly suited as a private Au Pair/Guest suite! Bedroom 5, is carpeted with a vaulted ceiling, has nice wall-to-wall built-in shelving and a closet. Bedroom 6 is also carpeted with a vaulted ceiling, sunlit skylights, and closet; and can also function as a Home Office. The Bathroom shines with updated flooring, beadboard molding, window, and a glass door shower with tile surround. Lastly, utilize the massive, unfinished storage attic, which is inviting for all shapes and sizes.

And there’s more! The Lower Level adds even more appeal and function in the splendidly finished Recreation Room with its wall of custom built-ins, shelving and desk, providing the ideal destination for gaming, working-out, or movie night. The newly-added quaint Half Bath, Laundry Room, and more closet space including a large Storage/Utility Room, rounds out this level.

Light-up the grill, entertain, or simply relax on the chic bluestone Patio in the Backyard, while enjoying the privacy of the spacious, flat fenced-in yard. Tucked away in the heart of a delightful neighborhood, in a town renowned for its exceptional schools, easy NYC commute, fantastic dining options, and shopping haven, this exceptional home truly has it all! With every imaginable luxury and convenience... 22 Hawthorne Rd is an absolute must-see that is sure to captivate you from the moment you arrive!

Room by Room Details of 22 Hawthorne Rd., Short Hills, NJ 07078

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring cobblestone tile floor with French door leading into larger Foyer area with hardwood floor, dentil crown molding, baseboard molding, two coat closets
• Dining Room featuring arched passageways at two entrances, hardwood floor, dentil crown molding, baseboard molding, chair rail molding, built-in corner cabinet with glass accents, 3 windows at 2 exposures
• Butler’s Pantry/Wet Bar featuring hardwood floor, granite countertop, decorative tile backsplash, custom wood and glass cabinetry, sink, wine refrigerator, second dishwasher
• Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen featuring hardwood floor, chair rail molding, double French doors to bluestone patio, built-in desk/work station, slate countertops, custom wood and lighted glass cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash, 4-burner Wolf stove with hood, Wolf double ovens, KitchenAid refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, island, recessed lighting, pendant lighting, food pantry and storage closet
• Powder Room (brand new 2022) featuring detailed stone wall, tile floor, custom radiant heat, stone vanity with modern wood floating base, recessed lighting
• Living Room featuring hardwood floor, arched passageway, dentil crown molding, baseboard molding, 4 brand new Andersen windows at 2 exposures, custom built-in shelving, new wallpaper, brick fireplace with built-in chrome cover and decorative tile
• Family Room featuring hardwood floor, dentil crown molding, baseboard molding, custom built-in cabinetry and shelving, modern wallpaper, 6 brand new Andersen windows at 3 exposures including 4-windowed bay and 1 decorative arched window, recessed lighting

Second Level

• Newly carpeted staircase and hall
• Primary Bedroom En-Suite featuring hardwood floor, 2 windows at 2 exposures, walk-in cedar closet 
• Primary Bathroom (brand new 2023) with decorative tile floor, recessed lighting, porcelain vanity with custom wood cabinetry and built-ins, modern sconces, recessed 2-door medicine cabinet, glass door shower with rain showered and marble-like tile surround
• Bedroom 2, carpeted with hardwood floors underneath, crown and baseboard molding, chair rail molding, 2 windows at 2 exposures, and nook leading to walk-in cedar closet
• Bedroom 3, carpeted with hardwood floors underneath, built-in wall-to-wall custom cabinetry with desk and shelving, cedar closet, and 3 brand new Andersen windows at 2 exposures
• Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood floor, chair rail molding, recessed lighting, 2 brand new Andersen windows at 2 exposures, walk-in cedar closet
• Full Hall Bathroom, wallpapered, featuring tile floor, two-door glass bathtub/shower with tile surround, 1 brand new Anderson window, custom built-in cabinetry with hamper, beadboard molding, pedestal sink, sconces, recessed lighting, built-in 
• Hall Linen Closet with custom drawers and shelving   

Third Level

• Bedroom 5, carpeted, featuring, vaulted ceiling, 1 window at 1 exposure, closet
• Bedroom 6 (or Home Office), carpeted, featuring vaulted ceiling, 2 windows at 1 exposure, 2 skylights at 1 exposure, large closet
• Full Bathroom featuring tile floor, beadboard molding, pedestal sink, sconces, new Andersen window with custom window treatment,glass door shower with tile surround
• Additional unfinished attic area with ample storage

Lower Level

• Recreation Room, fully finished and carpeted in 2020, featuring wall-to-wall custom built-in cabinets and shelving, recessed lighting, 2 new slider windows at 2 exposures
• Half Bath (brand new 2020), featuring tile floor, porcelain sink, recessed lighting
• Laundry Room featuring washer and dryer
• Utility/Storage room, large and unfinished, with 2 hopper slider windows at 2 exposures with access to 2 additional closets

Front Yard/Backyard

• Bluestone Walkway featuring new decorative Walpole lamp post
• Long, flat, large Driveway
• Walpole swing gate and fenced in with large, flat, grassy play area as well as hard-top play area with built-in regulation size basketball hoop
• New bluestone Patio
• Attached Garage  

Additional Features/Upgrades

• New EPDM flat roof with custom Walpole 3.5-foot railing system (2019)
• Newly installed multi-zone irrigation system (2021)
• Re-painted entire exterior of house (2020)
• New exterior lighting in both front and backyard, including new Walpole lamp post (2021)
• New landscaping across front, side and back of house, including planting 8-10 ft Evergreens and clearing several trees for play equipment (2020-2022)
• Powder Room, gut renovation, featuring floor-to-ceiling stone wall, new radiant heating, Toto toilet and Hans Grohe fixtures (2022)
• Second Floor renovation, freshly painted and carpeted, new Anderson Woodwright windows with Hunter Douglas blinds (2023)
• Second Floor Primary Bedroom renovation and Bathroom expansion (2023)
• 4th Bedroom renovation including new LED recessed lighting with dimmer and freshly painted (2023)
• Third Floor updates, freshly painted and carpeted, new windows with custom draperies, and new light fixture (2021-2023)
• Basement renovation including added half-bath, new railing system, freshly painted and carpeted, and new LED recessed lighting with dimmers (2020)
• New custom Anderson Woodwright windows with estate fixtures throughout first and second floor (2022)
• New custom windows through Lower Level (2019)
• Bluestone patio renovation with new perimeter and bluestone pavers (2020)
• Living Room renovation including all new windows, wallpapering, fireplace with built-in chrome cover (2020), and custom draperies (2021)
• Family Room renovation including new windows, wallpapering, and custom draperies (2021)
• Mechanicals: brand new water heater with expansion tank (2023), and multi-zone alarm system with smoke and carbon dioxide detectors (2018)