26 Claremont Dr., Short Hills, NJ 07078

PRISTINE BRICK-FRONT COLONIAL on quiet street IN SOUGHT-AFTER Glenwood Section of SHORT HILLS CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! Renovations & updates throughout the sellers ownership, stunning curb appeal w/ meticulous landscaping, make this home a must see! A coveted blend of charm & modern updates. Welcoming Foyer w/ timeless details opens into sunlit living areas w/ fantastic flow for entertaining & everyday life. Gorgeous Eat-In kitchen w/ soapstone counters, white cabinets, Viking/Thermador s/s appliances, marble backsplash, & huge center island w/ seating & storage. Breakfast Area w/ wall of windows, glass door opening to lovely Backyard Patio. Flows into the Family Room for easy entertaining. Spacious Living Room w/ classic woodburning fireplace flanked by millwork & pair of vintage diamond-pane windows. Mudroom w/ cubbies & Laundry w/ Garage access. Renovated Lower Level w/ built-in wet bar w/ granite countertop, plush carpeting, convenient Powder Bath. 2nd Level features a primary suite w/ 2 large closets & lovely En-Suite w/ large glass-door shower, inset decorative tile, vanity w/ double sinks. 3 additional BRs have renovated closets & an easy-to-share Full Hall Bathroom w/ deep soaker tub & 2 vanities separated by pocket door. Level, fully fenced, private Backyard enveloped by thick trees/hedges. Best-of-both-worlds location in an idyllic neighborhood w/ block parties & trick-or-treating & blocks to NYC midtown direct trains, downtown Millburn, & top-rated schools.

Room by Room Details of 26 Claremont Dr., Short Hills, NJ 07078

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring wood door inset with arch-shaped glass, hardwood flooring, crown molding, chair rail molding, semi flush mount light, Kitchen, stairway to upper level, access to Powder Bathroom
• Stairway featuring hardwood treads, carpet runner, coat closet at landing, chair rail molding
• Powder Bathroom featuring tile flooring, pedestal sink, beadboard, crown molding, original diamond-pane window
• Updated Eat-In Kitchen featuring white / glass door cabinetry, oversized, custom-painted center island with seating and storage, stainless steel appliances including a  Thermador 5-burner stove and cabinet-depth french-door Viking Fridge, soapstone countertops, chevron-pattern marble backsplash, wall of Pantry Cabinets that house vacuum and microwave, reverse osmosis water filter at sink, garbage disposal, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, open to Breakfast Area 
• Breakfast Area that comfortably seats six, featuring windows at 2 exposures, open to Kitchen and Dining Room
• Family Room featuring hardwood flooring, slanted ceiling, recessed lighting, 2 windows with wood shutters, 2 sconces, wall-mount television, double doors to Dining Room
• Dining Room featuring hardwood flooring, crown molding, chair rail molding, semi flush mount light, double window, double doors to Family Room, door to Kitchen, door to living room
• Living Room featuring wood-burning fireplace with, white wood surround flanked by cabinetry with 2 original diamond-pane windows above, 2 other windows at second exposure, chandelier, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, crown molding, open to Entry Foyer and Living Room
• Laundry Room/Mudroom featuring built-in storage cubbies with beadboard back, hooks and shelving above, built-in storage drawer, convenient & stacked HE Whirlpool washer/dryer, built-in folding table, wood-look tile flooring, coat closet, recessed lighting, access to garage, access to Recreation Room
• Renovated full size 1-Car Garage featuring epoxy floor, keyless access, built-in shelving, access to Mudroom/Laundry Room

Second Level

• Primary Bedroom featuring hardwood flooring, crown molding, flush mount light, 3 windows at 2 exposures, 2 double-door, professionally outfitted closets, semi flush mount light
• Primary En-Suite Bathroom featuring tile flooring, window with interior shutters, glass-enclosed shower with decorative tile, built-in storage shelf, corner bench, river rock-style floor, recessed lighting, double wood vanity with granite countertops and 2 medicine cabinet mirrors, recessed lighting
• Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood flooring, professionally outfitted closet, 4 windows at 3 exposures, semi flush mount light 
• Bedroom 3 featuring hardwood flooring, professionally outfitted closet 3 windows at 2 exposures, semi flush mount light, crown molding,textured ceiling, insulated door to walk-up, full-height attic
• Attic that runs the length of the house w/ 2 half-moon windows
• Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood flooring, professionally outfitted closet, windows with interior shutters at 2 exposures, crown molding
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring basketweave-pattern tile flooring, linen storage, white wood vanity w/ solid surface countertops and mirror, solid stone countertop, recessed lighting, pocket door to area with deep soaker tub/shower with tile surround, built-in tiled niche, wood vanity w/ solid surface countertops and mirror, tiled walls with inset glass-tile border, window with interior shutter, recessed lighting

Lower Level

• Staircase featuring carpet, glass door to Kitchen, access to Recreation Room, access to Laundry/Mudroom, carpeting, flush mount light
• Recreation Room featuring custom built-in cherry wet bar with wine storage, shelving, and granite countertop, cabinetry/shelving, and copper sink, wall-to-wall carpeting, recessed lighting, nook for stainless steel refrigerator and pool table
• Powder Bathroom featuring penny tile flooring, wood vanity with coordinating mirror, sconce, flush mount light
• Storage Closet featuring built-in shelving

Front/Backyard

• Fully fenced professionally landscaped yard surrounded by mature hedges & trees
• Bluestone steps to glass door/storm door at Patio
• New plantings (2019)
• Flagstone Front Walkway
• Underground Sprinklers
• Classic Brick Façade
• Dedicated Gas Line for BBQ Grill
• 2 Storage Sheds (one large; one small)
• Block-lined Driveway with granite curbs

Upgrades/Additional Features

• 40-year roof (2000) professionally treated (2024)
• Roof on the addition was replaced and gutters with screens installed (2019)
• Primary Bathroom updated (2010)
• Full Hall Bathroom updated (2010)
• Professionally outfitted closets throughout
• Renovated Lower Level laundry and mudroom (2013)
• Garage Renovated (2019)
• Whole-house “stand by” generator (2022)
• New HVAC (2022)
• New 75-gallon hot water heater (2025)
• Kitchen renovated in 2019
• Whole house water softener
• Reverse Osmosis Water Filtering System in Kitchen
• New chimney insert (2025)
• Garbage Disposal
• Total Window Replacement (2011)
• New Window Coverings Throughout / Interior Shutters (2010 & 2019)
• New Anderson Storm Doors (2019)
• Full walk-up Attic featuring wood floors, half-moon window
• Wood Garage Door (2013)