34 Wildwood Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Welcome to 34 Wildwood Drive, a celebration of modern architecture and chic design in the sought after Deerfield section of Short Hills! This 5 Bedroom, 3.1 Bath California Ranch was lovingly and thoughtfully designed inside and out by the current owners with exceptional attention to every detail. If you are seeking a modern showpiece, with resort-style living and room to make it your own, look no further.

Drive up to find maintenance-free landscaping and a convenient circular driveway. With its modern clean lines and crisp curb appeal, this home aims to please. As you enter through the double doors, the soaring ceiling, modern windows and the open and airy space simply take your breath away. The sheer elegance of the dramatic Entry Foyer, with views of the Living and Dining Rooms, inform you that you have arrived somewhere unique and special. Beauty and sunlight abound in the sleek, modern Living Room with a vaulted ceiling, room for two conversation areas and a built in planter and stone wall. The Living Room opens up directly to the formal Dining Room fit for entertaining. A wall of windows overlooks the outstanding backyard making this the ideal spot for endless holidays and dinner parties. The Dining Room connects easily to the Chef’s Kitchen that will satisfy any cook’s desire. The home’s original custom wood cabinetry, an island, built in storage and a built in Desk Area are the best in form and function. Newer KitchenAid stainless appliances, and sliding glass doors opening up to the Deck, all lend to the Kitchen’s style. Laundry is a pleasure when your Laundry Room is conveniently located off of the Kitchen. Walk down the hallway and prepare to be “wowed” by the Family Room with vaulted ceilings featuring rustic beams, original cedar planks walls and built-ins and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. This room also opens up to the outdoor Deck making indoor/outdoor entertaining seamless.

The real showstopper of 34 Wildwood is the luxurious resort-style backyard oasis. The incredibly private huge free-form pool, hot tub and surrounding lounging area are truly breathtaking. With a huge Deck and Covered Patio, the entertaining opportunities are endless and the views, no matter the season, are outstanding. The Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room and Kitchen all open to the Deck making for great indoor/outdoor flow. The Recreation Room and Bedroom Wing (see below) also open to the Covered Patio making it easy for guests to flow in and out. Whether it’s swim parties, roasting marshmallows, grilling dinner or dining al fresco, your summer will be filled with friends, laughter and memories. The sumptuous backyard expands way beyond the pool fence and includes mature specimen trees so that you enjoy complete privacy without another house in sight.

Back inside, when it’s time to retire for the evening, stroll down the hallway on the First Level to find three of the home’s five bedrooms. The immensely private and spacious Primary Bedroom Suite offer ample opportunity for relaxation. With access to the Deck, a lockable door to the Family Room and two luxurious Walk In Closets, the Primary Bedroom is your ultimate private retreat. The Primary Bathroom features a Vanity Room and a spacious bathroom with a vanity, shower, bidet and toilet. Two additional large-sized bedrooms are steeped in sunlight with tremendous closet space. A well appointed Hallway Bath, with a custom double vanity and separate room for toilet/bath/shower, rounds out the First Level bedroom area. The First and Lower Levels also include an elevator shaft (currently used as a closets) should you decide to add an elevator!

From the Entry Foyer, walk down the wide, graceful staircase to find the Lower Level boasting high ceilings and tons of functional space. This fully finished Lower Level, with sliding doors to the Patio and Pool, features a large Recreation Room with its own fireplace and plenty of room for movie watching, arts and crafts or even ping pong. A sound-proof Office/Library offers a quiet spot for all your Zoom calls. The Recreation Room boasts tons of closet space so that all clutter will be neatly tucked away. A large utility room also can double as a work room for DIY projects. Off of the Recreation Room, don’t miss the private wing that includes 2 spacious bedrooms, a well-appointed bath, tons of storage for towels and access to the outdoors. This area, which would be fabulous for multi-generational living, includes 3’ wide doors and its own separate entrance to the side driveway. A spacious 2-Car Garage, with tons of custom storage for outdoor furniture and cushions, rounds out the Lower Level.

A home like 34 Wildwood does not come on the market every day. With its incredible neighborhood, Millburn Schools, Midtown Direct Train and convenience to fantastic shopping and restaurants in Millburn and Short Hills, 34 Wildwood is the perfect place to call home.

Room by Room Details of 34 Wildwood Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring original double front doors, tile flooring, soaring ceiling with large windows, wallpaper, Double Door Coat Closet, Oorefors Crystal chandelier, track lighting, wide modern staircase to Lower Level
• Powder Room featuring custom vanity with marble look countertop, custom cut mirror, tile flooring, recessed lighting, glass chandelier 
• Living Room featuring carpeting which covers hardwood tongue and groove flooring, vaulted ceiling, large picture window, track lighting, wallpaper
• Custom Planter, stone accent wall, skylight border between Living Room and Dining Room
• Dining Room featuring carpeting  which covers hardwood tongue and groove flooring, vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, oversized windows, sconce, door to Deck
• Kitchen featuring original wood cabinetry, hexagonal floor tile, island with butcher block countertop, laminate perimeter countertops, GE Monogram cooktop, KitchenAid stainless double wall ovens, KitchenAid stainless refrigerator/freezer, Pantry with custom rollout storage, Double Door Closet, recessed lighting, pocket door to Dining Room, double doors to Entry Foyer
• Breakfast Room featuring hexagonal floor tile, Built In Desk Area, sliding doors to Deck, chandelier
• Laundry Room featuring hexagonal floor tile, LG washer and dryer, built in upper cabinetry, pullout ironing board, baseboard molding, semi flush mount light fixture, free standing freezer, pull down stairs to the attic
• Side Hallway featuring tiled flooring, Storage Closet (elevator shaft), recessed lighting
• Family Room featuring double pocket doors at entry, fireplace with floor to ceiling stone surround, vaulted ceiling with rustic wood beams, track lighting, pendant light over game table, wide plank pegged wood floor, cedar siding walls, 2 sets of custom cedar cabinets, wall sconces/reading lights, access to Master Bedroom via pocket door, sliding doors to Deck

First Level Sleeping Area

• Hallway featuring Double Doors at entry, Double Door Linen Closet, recessed lighting
• Primary Bedroom Suite featuring carpeting, Walk In Closet with access to bedroom and bathroom, wallpaper, recessed lighting, Glass door to Deck, oversized window, baseboard molding, Makeup/Vanity Room with custom cabinetry/sink, vanity lighting, 2nd Walk In Closet with custom storage, medicine cabinet, Bathroom featuring original vanity, tile flooring, shower with marble built-in bench, tile wainscoting, access to Walk In Closet, vanity lighting, toilet, bidet
• Full Hall Bath featuring original tile flooring, double vanity, 2 medicine cabinets, separate room for toilet and tub/bath combination, tile wainscoting, Double Door Linen Closet
• Bedroom 2 featuring carpeting, 2 Double Door Closets, windows at 2 exposures, pendant light fixture, baseboard molding
• Bedroom 3 featuring carpeting, 2 Closets, triple casement windows, flush mount light fixture 

Lower Level

• High ceilings throughout
• Oversized Recreation Room with Game Area featuring carpeting, fireplace with floor to ceiling brick surround, recessed lighting, paneled walls, sliding glass doors to Patio, baseboard molding, crown molding, Double Door Closet with floor to ceiling shelving, Closet with floor to ceiling shelving, door to Garage, Closet (elevator shaft)
• Soundproof Office/Library featuring carpeting, paneled walls, shelving, Closet, drop ceiling with lighting, window
• 2 Car Garage with electric doors, custom built in storage for outdoor cushions/furniture
• Utility Room
• Walk-in closet under the stairs
• Utility/Workshop Room 

Lower Level Bedroom Area

• Separate entrance to driveway
• Hallway featuring carpeting, Double Door Closet, recessed lighting, double doors to Recreation Room
• Bedroom 4 featuring carpeting, 2 Double Door Closets, baseboard molding, triple casement windows
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring tile flooring, custom vanity with laminate countertop, custom cut mirror, recessed lighting, separate room for toilet and sliding door shower, tile wainscoting, Double Linen Closet 
• Bedroom 5 featuring carpeting, Double Door Closet, baseboard molding, light fixture, triple casement windows
• Tiled hallway leading to sliding doors out to Patio, Double Door Closet, Linen Closet with floor to ceiling shelving

Front/Backyard

• .57 Acres
• U-shaped driveway, doublewide repaved with new Belgian block (2018)
• Covered Front Entry with stone walls, stone steps
• Deck with staircase to Covered Patio
• Covered Paver Patio 
• Semi-enclosed area for AC Units
• Oversized free form Pool with Hot Tub, stone surround, plenty of room for lounging
• Maintenance free landscaping, immense privacy without a house in sight
• Beyond Pool, lower level of property, stone staircase
• Stepping stones to side yard

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Full house Generator
• Old Style Pella Windows
• Hardwood floors under all 1st level carpets
• Rare Tongue and Groove Redwood exterior
• Kitchen appliances (4-5 years old)
• Alarm System, Ring Doorbell