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245 Montrose Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
- 6 Beds
- 4 Full ,2 Half Bath
Living at 245 Montrose Ave.
A STATELY BRICK CENTER HALL COLONIAL SITUATED IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER MONTROSE SECTION OF SOUTH ORANGE! Step into 245 Montrose Avenue, a magnificent 1923 residence featuring a stunning foyer with a grand central staircase, elegant arched entry doors and windows, and impressive 10-foot ceilings that elevate the space. The sun streams into the Living & Dining Rooms through floor-to-ceiling French doors. Both rooms have gas fireplaces with original mantles. Charming historic millwork, tall windows & hardwood floors blend seamlessly throughout the Sunroom with wet bar, Home Office, Butler’s Pantry, large Eat-in Kitchen with center island & stainless steel appliances, Family Room & Laundry Room on the First Level. Up the grand staircase, 4 spacious Bedrooms & three beautifully updated Full Baths provide the perfect retreat for everyone. The Primary Suite boasts two Walk-in Closets – one also a Dressing Room – & a newly renovated marble-tiled ensuite Bath with wet room & radiant heated floors. The Third Level offers 2 more Bedrooms, perfect for an in-law suite or nanny and another updated Full Bath. Just blocks from the Mountain NJT station, with the Jitney stop to South Orange station right across the street, commuting to NYC is a breeze!
A STATELY BRICK CENTER HALL COLONIAL SITUATED IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER MONTROSE SECTION OF SOUTH ORANGE! Step into 245 Montrose Avenue, a magnificent 1923 residence featuring a stunning foyer with a grand central staircase, elegant arched entry doors and windows, and impressive 10-foot ceilings that elevate the space. The sun streams into the Living & Dining Rooms through floor-to-ceiling French doors. Both rooms have gas fireplaces with original mantles. Charming historic millwork, tall windows & hardwood floors blend seamlessly throughout the Sunroom with wet bar, Home Office, Butler’s Pantry, large Eat-in Kitchen with center island & stainless steel appliances, Family Room & Laundry Room on the First Level. Up the grand staircase, 4 spacious Bedrooms & three beautifully updated Full Baths provide the perfect retreat for everyone. The Primary Suite boasts two Walk-in Closets – one also a Dressing Room – & a newly renovated marble-tiled ensuite Bath with wet room & radiant heated floors. The Third Level offers 2 more Bedrooms, perfect for an in-law suite or nanny and another updated Full Bath. Just blocks from the Mountain NJT station, with the Jitney stop to South Orange station right across the street, commuting to NYC is a breeze!
Room by Room Details of 245 Montrose Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
First Level
- Entry Foyer featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light, grand center staircase, arched wood front door flanked by two arched windows, coat closet, French doors to back patio
- Living Room featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, French doors with palladium top at front and back exposures, 1 window with side exposure, French doors to sun room
- Sunroom featuring tile floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, built-in shelves/cabinets on front and back wall, wet bar with sink and mini-fridge, 2 windows with front and back exposures, 2 windows with side exposure
- Dining Room featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, wainscoting, crown molding, chandelier, gas fireplace flanked by built-in china cabinets with arched glass doors, vintage mural wallpaper, French doors with palladium top with front exposure, 1 window with side exposure
- Butler’s Pantry featuring tile floor, white cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, sink, 1 window with front exposure
- Laundry Room featuring tile floor, sink, toilet, windows with front and side exposure
- Eat-In Kitchen featuring tile floor, baseboard molding, wainscoting, crown molding, tray ceiling, recessed lighting, white cabinetry on perimeter, red center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop on island and double wall ovens, breakfast nook with pendant light, 2 windows with side exposure, pass-through to adjacent Family Room
- Family Room featuring carpet, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, skylight, 3 windows with back exposure, 1 window with side exposure, door to backyard, door to driveway
- Home Office featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, ceiling light, 2 windows with back exposure
- Powder Room featuring tile floor, tile baseboard molding, crown molding, vanity sink with stone countertop, wall sconces, 2 stained glass windows with back exposure
- Back hallway featuring tile floor, ceiling light, access to Lower Level, second staircase, kitchen
Second Level
- Primary En-Suite Bedroom featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, Walk-in closet with light and organizers, Walk-in Closet/Dressing room featuring carpet, ceiling light, organizers, 4 windows with side exposure, 2 windows with back exposure, 2 bedroom windows with front exposure, 1 window with side exposure
- Primary Bathroom featuring radiant-heat tile floor, baseboard molding, beadboard wainscoting, recessed lighting, double sink wood vanity with quartz countertop, wet room with shower (twin shower heads) and tub, marble tile surround, frameless glass enclosure, 2 windows with front exposure
- Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, 2 single-door closets, windows with front and side exposure
- Bedroom 3 Ensuite featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, ceiling fan/light, walk-in closet with window and ceiling light, 2 windows with side exposure, 1 window with front exposure
- Ensuite Bathroom featuring marble tile floor and wainscoting, recessed lighting, single vanity with stone countertop, tub/shower combo with marble tile surround, 2 windows with back exposure
- Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light, single-door closet, 2 windows with back exposure
- Full Hall Bathroom featuring tile floor and wainscoting, recessed lighting, vanity sconce, double sink vanity with granite countertop, walk-in shower with tile surround and frameless glass, 2 windows with back exposure
- Hallway featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling lights, storage closet
- Walk-in Linen Closet featuring hardwood floors, baseboard molding, ceiling light, built-in cabinetry, 1 window with back exposureÂ
- Walk-in Utility/Storage Closet featuring vinyl floor, baseboard molding, ceiling light, closet organizers, 1 window with back exposure
Third Level
- Bedroom 5 featuring carpet, baseboard molding, walk-in closet, 2 windows with back exposure
- Bedroom 6 featuring carpet, baseboard molding, walk-in closet, 2 windows with front exposure
- Full Hall Bathroom featuring tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, vanity sconce, single sink vanity with stone countertop, walk-in shower with subway tile surround and frameless glass, 2 windows with front exposure
- Walk-in Linen Closet with hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, ceiling light
- Unfinished Attic storage
Lower Level
- Unfinished storage and utilities with painted concrete floor and walls
- Exercise Area with rubber mats
- Toilet closet and utility sink
Front Yard/Backyard
- Wide front yard with circular paved driveway
- 3-car detached Garage
- Bluestone patio, flat grassy yard with mature shade trees
- Covered brick porch off Living Room
Additional Features
- Built in 1923 in Montrose Park Historic District
- 3-zone HVAC
- Blocks to Mountain Station (Montrose)
- Jitney stop in front of house for South Orange Train Station (under ten min.)
- Elementary school and park in Montrose neighborhood
Township of South Orange Village features a vibrant community, abundant green spaces, and an excellent transit system all within close proximity to New York. The area is full of thriving businesses, artistic and cultural attractions, and shopping destinations, and the rich history of community involvement in South Orange has helped cultivate the friendly atmosphere and effortless living that the township’s residents cherish. The well-maintained parks, preserved natural spaces, community gardens, and clean streets lined with independently owned businesses display the down-to-earth, compassionate character of South Orange. Residents revel in the ability to live in a relaxing and social area that offers convenient access to New York while preserving the feeling of easy living. This family-friendly locale is a commuter’s dream!
LP: List Price at time of sale
DOM: Days On Market
Commuting Info
- 31 minutes to NYC
Township of South Orange Village features a vibrant community, abundant green spaces, and an excellent transit system all within close proximity to New York. The area is full of thriving businesses, artistic and cultural attractions, and shopping destinations, and the rich history of community involvement in South Orange has helped cultivate the friendly atmosphere and effortless living that the township’s residents cherish. The well-maintained parks, preserved natural spaces, community gardens, and clean streets lined with independently owned businesses display the down-to-earth, compassionate character of South Orange. Residents revel in the ability to live in a relaxing and social area that offers convenient access to New York while preserving the feeling of easy living. This family-friendly locale is a commuter’s dream!
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