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381 Grove Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
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- 5 Beds
- 4 Full ,1 Half Bath
Living at 381 Grove Rd
Nestled in South Orange’s prestigious Montrose Section, this 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece complete with all of today’s modern amenities. Boasting magnificent property, outstanding outdoor entertainment spaces and fabulous original architectural details. Gracious front to back Living Room with fireplace. Fabulous Family Room with cool rustic beams, wet bar and built ins. Gorgeous Dining Room with stunning original, moldings and fireplace. Gleaming original hardwood floors. The BEST Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen with custom Crownpoint cabinetry, honed marble countertops, Sub Zero/Wolf appliances and dreamy Breakfast Room. Huge Master Suite with Dressing Room, Sun Porch/Office and spa-like Master Bath. All other bedrooms (2 on Second Level, 2 on Third level) are sunny, bright with fabulous closets. All bathrooms bright and tasteful. Enormous Lower Level with Recreation Room, Kitchenette/Wet Bar, cool natural wood bar, Au Pair/Guest Room, Full Bath. Coolest Mud Room and Laundry Room with barn door on Lower Level. Gorgeous property with meticulous gardens, huge patio, firepit and flat grassy play space. 3 car garage. This home is unmatched in its class and is ripe for the buyer seeking the best of both worlds … incredible original details combined with all the modern amenities. Just minutes from Blue Ribbon schools, downtown South Orange and New York City Midtown Direct Train, this one will not last!
Room by Room Details of 381 Grove Road – South Orange
First Level
- Original front glass double doors with arched fanned transom
- Entry Vestibule featuring Vermont slate flooring, antique bell jar light fixture, high ceilings, French door with stained glass sidelites to Entry Foyer, baseboard molding
- Front to Back Entry Foyer featuring oak hardwood floors (throughout), original archways with original moldings, stained glass colonial revival style light fixture, stained glass colonial revival triple sconce with amber shades, baseboard molding, crown molding, staircase to Second Level, Coat Closet, French door to backyard
- Front to Back Living Room featuring hardwood floors, original fireplace with original custom millwork mantel and brick surround, baseboard molding, crown molding, picture windows at front rear with chic black trim, 2 sets of French double doors to Family Room
- Family Room featuring terra cotta tile floor in herringbone pattern, original rustic wood ceiling beams, baseboard molding, crown molding, windows with black trim at 3 exposures, 2 ceiling fans, paneled accent wall, custom built ins with open and concealed storage, custom built in Wet Bar with Waterworks copper bar sink and faucet
- Dining Room featuring hardwood floors, fireplace with original custom millwork mantle and brick surround, board and batten wall paneling, chandelier, oversized windows with black trim, baseboard molding, crown molding, swinging door to Kitchen
- Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring Vermont slate stone flooring, Crownpoint custom shaker style cabinetry in natural wood, glass door cabinetry, Gioia honed marble countertops, white crackled subway tile backsplash, Franke stainless sink with Franke wall mount nickel faucet, custom island with storage and Franke prep sink with Franke nickel faucet, disposals in both sinks, overhead Enclume pot rack, Sub-Zero/Wolf high-end stainless package including 4 burner oven/range with griddle, Kitchen Aid stainless dishwasher, Vent A Hood stainless hood, recessed lighting, Breakfast Room with bead board wainscoting and windows at 3 exposures, designer pendant light chandelier, French door to covered Rear Porch, Marvin true divided light windows
- Second Staircase with lower Dutch door, bead board wainscoting
- Rear hallway with lower Dutch door, open to Lower Level
- Powder Room with original ivory and black hexagonal floor tile, bead board walls, original corner sink, shelf
Second Level
- Staircase with custom designer runner to Second Level, staircase landing with bay of architectural windows, door to Second Staircase
- Second Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, pendant star light fixture, sconce, baseboard molding, multiple Storage/Linen Closets (1 cedar lined, 2 double doors have built in drawers and shelves)
- Master Bedroom Suite featuring hardwood floors, chandelier, baseboard molding, Double Door Closet, Dressing Room with custom built in shelving and window seat, double French doors to Sun Porch/Office featuring seagrass carpeting, windows at 3 exposures, baseboard molding
- Master Bathroom featuring basket weave marble floor tile, subway tile wainscoting with marble tile border, Crownpoint custom built in cabinetry with marble countertop, glass doors above and drawers below, custom glass door shower with subway tile surround, semi flush mount light fixture, flush mount light/fan in shower, sconces, original pedestal sink, medicine cabinet, Waterworks fixtures, custom radiator cover,
- Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood floors, built in book shelf, cedar lined Walk In Closet, baseboard molding, windows at 2 exposures
- Bedroom 3 featuring hardwood floors, ceiling fan, cedar lined Walk In Closet, baseboard molding, windows at 2 exposures
- Full Hall Bath featuring hexagonal floor tile, tile wainscoting, medicine cabinet, pedestal sink, sconces, tub/shower combination with glass door, semi flush mount light fixture
Third Level
- Open staircase to Third Level with custom designer runner
- Third Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, sconces, baseboard molding, storage Closet
- Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, baseboard molding, Closet
- Full Hall Bath featuring wall mount sink, claw foot tub, vaulted ceiling, 2 light sconce
- Bedroom 5 featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, baseboard molding, Closet
Lower Level
- Staircase to Lower Level, Dutch door at entry
- Recreation Room featuring wood look floor tile in herringbone pattern, recessed lighting, storage/utility closets, baseboard molding, built in bar area with natural wood bar top, Kitchenette/Wet Bar with custom built in cabinetry, quartz countertop, rustic wood open shelving, bar sink, GE stainless refrigerator/freezer
- Guest Room featuring wood look floor tile in herringbone pattern, recessed lighting, baseboard molding
- Mudroom featuring slate floor tile, built in bench with bead board accent wall with cubbies and hook storage, recessed lighting, natural wood ship lap accent wall, baseboard molding, door to outside
- Laundry Room featuring barn door at entry, slate floor tile, front loader washer and dryer with folding counter above, cabinet with utility sink, hanging storage, built in cabinet with stone look countertop
- Full Bath featuring tile flooring, subway tile with mosaic accent tile, tub/shower combination with tile surround, wall mount sink, sconce, flush mount light fixture
- French drains/sump pumps
Front Yard/Backyard
- Covered front entry with original double front doors
- Bluestone walkways flanked by award winning landscaping and blooming gardens
- Rear Porch
- Bluestone Patio with dining and entertaining area, cascading down to backyard
- Bluestone pathways
- 3 car detached garage with carriage style doors
- Flat grassy rear yard with professional landscaping
- Gravel area with firepit
Additional Features/Upgrades
- Freshly painted throughout
- Original wood doors and hardware throughout
- Cedar shake roof
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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 pr...
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!
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!