326 Lafayette Ave., Chatham, NJ 07928

Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a completely updated custom home at 326 Lafayette Avenue! This 4 Bedroom, plus Bonus Room, 3 Bath Raised Ranch in Chatham Township is a gem with attention to detail, nestled on a spacious corner lot. Enjoy the convenience of walking distance to schools, minutes to downtown and the train station. Come see for yourself what this exceptional property has to offer!

Get ready to be wowed as you step into the grand Entry Foyer! Your eyes will be drawn upward to the stunning dark wood barrel ceiling, perfectly complementing the natural stone tile floor. Walk through to the bright Entry Hallway with its raised ceiling, gleaming hardwood floor, and spacious double door coat closet.The sun-soaked Living Room will captivate you with its elongated bay window, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a spectacular custom-designed fireplace. Indulge in formal and casual dining in the charming Dining Room, boasting an elegant tray ceiling, bay window, and stylish chair rail molding. Enter the extraordinary Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, featuring a unique piano-shaped snake granite countertop center island under a mirrored piano-shaped tray ceiling with pendant lighting above! With a Breakfast Bar, gorgeous wood cabinetry, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, a wet bar with glass cabinetry, and granite countertops with custom shelving, this kitchen is truly exceptional.

Continue the excitement into the open sunlit Family Room with custom built-in shelving and cabinetry designed for an entertainment center. Step outside onto the wraparound deck through double glass sliders or French doors, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor entertaining space.

The delightful Primary En-Suite Bedroom adjacent to the Family Room offers a bright and private retreat just steps away for a peaceful evening. This room features a charming bay window, hardwood floors, and ample closet space, including a spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving and cabinetry. Additionally, the Primary Bathroom has been completely renovated with high-end amenities.

Ascend a brief staircase to the Second Level where you'll find three additional Bedrooms, one of which is an En-Suite with a Full Bath boasting a heated tile floor! Each room offers abundant natural light and generous closet space. Completing this level is an updated Full Hall Bath and a custom built-in linen closet.

But wait, there's more! The spacious Lower Level is a true gem! The fully finished Recreation/Entertainment Room features impressive 9’3” high ceilings and a sleek tile floor, divided into two distinct areas — one for games and TV with built-in cabinetry and a dry bar, perfect for socializing or relaxing, and another area with a rubber floor designed specifically for a Workout Area. Additionally, you'll find a sizable Bonus Room/ Office with ample closet space and recessed lighting, an L-shaped workshop/utility room, and a Laundry Room with newer Washer/Dryer to round out this level.

And that’s not all! The spacious backyard boasts a flat, expansive area with a fenced-in side/backyard featuring a fire pit, a gorgeous wraparound deck, and pavers surrounding the entire property.

326 Lafayette is truly a treasure. Within walking distance to Chatham's premier schools, the Colony Pool & Tennis Center (practically in your backyard!), and just a short drive to downtown shopping and dining, this home is an absolute must-see!

Room by Room Details of 326 Lafayette Ave., Chatham, NJ 07928

First Level 

• Front door featuring decorative glass, side windows
• Foyer featuring dark wood high barrel ceiling, tile floor
• Entry Hall featuring double door coat closet, raised ceiling, hardwood floor, opening to Living Room and Kitchen
• Living Room featuring hardwood floor, crown and baseboard molding, recessed lighting,  bay window (6 windows), stately stone fireplace with crisp white detailed molding
• Dining Room featuring hardwood floor, chair rail molding, tray ceiling, recessed lighting, bay window (3 windows), contemporary chandelier, door access to 2-car garage
• Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring hardwood floor, piano-shaped island with snake pattern granite countertop, piano-shaped tray ceiling over island with two skylights and pendant lighting, sconce lighting, recessed lighting, Breakfast Bar with additional granite countertops and details, decorative tile backsplash, custom wood cabinetry, 2 windows at 1 exposure, KitchenAid stainless appliances including a warming drawer and pot filler, wet bar with glass cabinetry, built-in shelving
• Family Room, sunken, featuring hardwood floor, custom built-in wall unit with crisp white cabinetry and shelving designed for entertainment system, crown and baseboard molding, glass sliders to grill zone on wrap around deck, separate French doors with side windows provide access to side yard, paver patio, and firepit area just off the wrap around deck, 2 windows at 1 exposure
• Primary En-Suite Bedroom 1 featuring hardwood floor, double door custom closet, additional large walk-in closet with custom cabinetry and shelving, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, bay window
• Primary Bathroom featuring double vanity with granite countertop, glass vessel sinks, natural wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, modern light sconces, glass door shower with tile surround, jacuzzi tub

Second Level

• En-Suite Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood floor, two-door closet with custom built-in shelving, another double bifold closet with custom built-in drawers and shelving, recessed lighting in closets, 4 windows at 2 exposures, crown and baseboard molding, ceiling light fan
• En-Suite Bathroom, updated, with radiant heat tile floor, beadboard chair rail molding, triple sconce light fixture, glass door shower with tile surround and window, granite vanity with wood cabinetry
• Bedroom 3 featuring hardwood floor, 4 windows at 2 exposures, ceiling light fan, recessed lighting, crown and baseboard molding, large double door closet with custom drawers and shelving
• Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood floor, 2 windows at 1 exposure, ceiling light fan, crown molding, baseboard molding, double bifold closet with custom shelving
• Full Hall Bath featuring radiant heat tile floor with glass detail, granite vanity with vessel sink, natural wood cabinetry, modern triple sconce light fixture, bathtub/shower with tile surround and built-in shelf, sunlight ceiling lens 
• Hall Closet, double door, with built-in custom shelving for linens, etc. 

Lower Level

• Carpeted staircase with beadboard chair rail molding
• Large Recreation/Entertainment Room featuring built-in wood cabinetry and dry bar with granite countertops and pendant lights, cozy wood-burning fireplace, 3 windows at 2 exposures, wall sconces, recessed lighting, 9’3” high ceilings with ceiling fans, tile floor, beadboard chair rail molding throughout 
• Workout Area with rubber floor, ceiling fans, built-in custom beadboard room partition with generous shelving 
• Walk-out exit door with access to driveway 
• Bonus Room/Office, carpeted, with storage nook, built-in natural wood cabinetry, double bifold closet, recessed lighting, hopper window
• Laundry Area featuring recessed lighting, rubber flooring, 6 clothes closets (3 built-in closets with bi-fold doors, 2 stand-alone with mirrored doors, matching LG washer/dryer 
• Storage Room is massive 20x27 (aka “bomb shelter”) with steel beams across entire ceiling, double door access from Workout Area
• Workshop/Utility Area, L-shaped, leading to Laundry Area

Backyard

• Wraparound Deck, large 40x12, with gas-line for Grill
• Paver Patio with Fire Pit 
• Paver and/or brick paths encircle entire property
• Fenced-in level side and Backyard

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Whole Home Renovation (2010)
• New High-Efficiency Hybrid Hot Water Heater (2023)
• All custom built-ins and cabinetry designed by Kevin Lein Carpentry, Madison NJ
• Hunter Douglas window treatments throughout home
• 4 security floodlight motion cameras (by FEIT) (subscription required)
• 5 heating zones and 2 separate air conditioning units
• Second sub-panel and added conduits to electric wiring, natural gas, hot and cold water, and waste line access exist on garage wall for convenient potential 2nd floor addition