27 Mountain Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Blocks to town and train, nestled among historic homes in sought after Maplewood is this 5 Bedroom, 2 and ½ Bath home, an extraordinary architectural masterpiece with an open and airy floorplan.  Boasting one of Maplewood’s BEST deep backyards- approx .65 acre, magnificent manicured property, outstanding outdoor entertainment spaces and fabulous original architectural details. 2 original incredible fireplaces.  Stunning hardwood floors, built ins and high ceilings.  Eat In Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen with crisp white cabinets, granite countertops, and high-end appliances.  Mud Room with tons of storage.  Salon/Office for telecommuting.  Fabulous Living Room with fireplace.  Elegant Formal Dining Room with bay of windows and window seat.  Gorgeous light fixtures and soothing hues.  Lovely loft-like private Third Level Master Suite and spa-like Master Bath.  Plans drafted by renowned architect John James exist for Full Hall Bath.  This home is ripe for the buyer seeking a gorgeous Maplewood home with Blue Ribbon schools and easy proximity to Maplewood Village and New York City Midtown Direct Train. 

Room by Room Details of 27 Mountain Ave, Maplewood

First Level

• Entry Vestibule featuring original front door with leaded glass, hardwood floors, built in seats
• Entry Foyer featuring marble floor tile, glass chandelier, staircase with custom designer runner, baseboard molding, sconces
• Living Room featuring oak and walnut hardwood floors, entry with original decorative pillars, hardwood floors, fireplace with original mantle with stone surround, painted soothing gray, baseboard molding, crown molding, pendant light fixture with glass shade, oversized windows
• Salon/Office featuring herringbone design hardwood floors with walnut border, fireplace with original mantle and brick surround, pocket door, oversized windows including original decorative arched window, designer flush mount light fixture, painted soothing gray
• Dining Room featuring hardwood floors with walnut inlay, bay of windows with built in window seat, pendant light fixture with linen drum shade, original windows with leaded glass, painted soothing gray tones, baseboard molding, crown molding
• Butler’s Pantry featuring hardwood floors, built in cabinetry, overhead lighting
• Family Room featuring tile flooring, 3 sets of floor to ceiling oversized arched windows, ceiling fan, painted soothing blue/gray, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting
• Powder Room featuring tile flooring, bead board wainscoting, designer wallpaper, sconce over sink, recessed light
• Chef’s Kitchen featuring hardwood floors, crisp white custom wood cabinetry including glass door cabinetry, island, granite countertops, exposed brick, tile backsplash, glass knobs, bead board wainscoting, built in desk area, sconces, painted soothing gray/blue, baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, modern pendant light over island, Vintage Crown oven/range, stainless dishwasher, stainless convection wall oven, stainless refrigerator/freezer, open shelving
• Breakfast Area overlooking rear yard featuring hardwood floors, oversized windows all along the back wall, chandelier, painted soothing gray/blue, door to backyard
• Mud Room featuring tile flooring, windows/doors at all exposures, bead board wainscoting, painted soothing blue shade, hook storage, bench with storage, door to side entrance off of driveway

Second Level

• Second Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, architectural arched window, designer chandelier, built in bookshelves, door to Third Level, painted soothing gray/beige tone
• Full Hall Bath/Laundry Room featuring tile flooring, vanity, tub/shower combination with tile surround, stackable front loader washer and dryer, baseboard molding, crown molding, oversized window, hanging shelf, sconces, flush mount light fixture (architectural plans by John James exist for this room)
• Bedroom #2 featuring hardwood floors, oversized windows at two exposures, baseboard molding, crown molding, open shelves, Closet
• Bedroom #3 featuring hardwood floors, triple window, baseboard molding, crown molding, Closet
• Bedroom #4 featuring hardwood floors, oversized windows at two exposures, baseboard molding, crown molding, Closet
• Bedroom #5 featuring hardwood floors, oversized windows at two exposures, baseboard molding, crown molding, Closet

Third Level

• Master Bedroom featuring carpeting, vaulted ceiling, skylights, oversized windows, exposed brick, baseboard molding, built in bookcases, Double Door Closet, eave storage, track lighting
• Full Bathroom featuring hardwood floors, built in jacuzzi tub, shower with glass enclosure, painted soothing gray, baseboard molding, wash basin sink, exposed brick, recessed lighting

Lower Level

• Unfinished

Front Yard/Backyard

• Half-moon covered front entry
• Blue Stone Patio with separate areas for lounging, entertaining, etc.
• Professional landscaping with blooming perennials
• Mature specimen trees
• Flat grassy area for play
• Detached Garage

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Original doors and hardware throughout
• Painted soothing gray/blue hues throughout first and second floors (2019) coordinated by Julie China, Designer of Idea Spaces, Maplewood, NJ
• New light fixtures in the foyer, salon/parlor, Living room, ceiling fan
• New garage doors (2018)
• New roof (2019)
• Newly built back deck (2020)
• Re-finished and painted front deck and door, side staircase (2020)