42 Mountain Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Nestled among historic homes in sought after Maplewood is this 5 Bedroom, 3½ Bath home which is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece complete with all of today’s amenities.  Boasting magnificent manicured property, outstanding outdoor entertainment spaces and fabulous original architectural details.  3 original incredible wood burning fireplaces.  Stunning moldings, hardwood floors, built ins and high ceilings.  Eat In Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, granite/butcher block countertops, Wet Bar with wine frig and Viking/Sub Zero appliances.  Mud Room with tons of storage.  Fabulous Living Room with fireplace, original moldings and wall to wall built ins.  Dreamy Sun Room.  Elegant Formal Dining Room with fireplace.  Lovely Master Suite with fireplace, Sitting Room, Dressing Room/Office, Balcony and spa-like Master Bath.  Enormous 3^rd Level with tons of potential for a nanny suite and guest room.  All baths done to perfection.  2 Laundry Areas.  Amazing backyard with Koi Pond, Patio and magical landscaping.  This home is unmatched in its class and is ripe for the buyer seeking incredible original details and a top notch renovation just minutes from Blue Ribbon schools, Maplewood Village and New York City Midtown Direct Train.  

Room by Room Details of 42 Mountain Ave, Maplewood

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring original wood door with double pane leaded glass sidelites, hardwood floors, chandelier, deep baseboard moldings, staircase
• Living Room featuring hardwood floors, fireplace with floor to ceiling original mantle with stone surround, wall to wall custom built ins with open, glass door and concealed storage, deep baseboard moldings, decorative deep crown moldings, French door to Sun Room
• All season Sun Room featuring hardwood floors, 2 ceiling fans, oversized windows at 2 exposures, double French doors out to Patio, baseboard molding, crown molding, electric baseboard heat
• Dining Room featuring pocket doors at entry, hardwood floors, fireplace with floor to ceiling original mantle with stone surround, corner China cabinet, chandelier, chair rail, baseboard molding, decorative deep crown molding, swinging door to Kitchen, Closet with floor to ceiling shelving
• Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring hardwood floors, custom cherry cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplash, oversized island with butcher block countertop and seating for 2, recessed lighting, chandelier, 3 pendant light fixtures over sink area, custom Desk Area with open and concealed shelving, Viking stainless 6 burner double oven with griddle, Kitchen Aid stainless microwave, Sub Zero fully integrated refrigerator, 2 Sub Zero fully integrated freezer drawers, Shaws farm sink, insta-hot, garbage disposal, fully integrated Miele dishwasher, custom wood hood, rear staircase, crown moldings, baseboard moldings, Breakfast Area
• Wet Bar Area with cabinetry, bar sink, and U-Line Beverage Refrigerator
• Renovated Powder Room featuring hardwood floors, wash basin sink, 2 sconces, Toto toilet, semi-flush mount light fixture
• Mud Room featuring pocket door at entry, door to backyard, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry with cubbies and closed storage, window seat with storage, Coat Closet
• Rear Hallway with custom stained check floor, door to Lower Level

Second Level

• Second Floor Landing featuring hardwood floors, baseboard moldings, window seat with architectural window overlooking rear yard, staircase to Third Level, lantern
• Laundry Closet with stacked washer/dryer
• Master Bedroom featuring hardwood floors, fireplace with custom mantle and brick surround, ceiling fan/light combination, baseboard molding, crown molding, Master Sitting Room with separate entry, semi-flush mount light fixture, door to Front Balcony
• Master Office/Dressing Room featuring hardwood floors, 4 Closets, light/fan combination, French door to 2^nd Side Balcony, baseboard molding, crown molding
• Renovated Master Bathroom featuring hexagonal floor tile, Kohler pedestal sink, Kohler toilet, subway tile wainscoting, shower with subway tile surround, Linen Closet, 2 sconces, flush mount light fixture
• Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood floors, ceiling fan/light fixture, Closet, baseboard molding, crown molding
• Renovated Full Hall Bath featuring hexagonal floor tile, vanity with marble countertop, Toto toilet, subway tile wainscoting, tub/shower combination with subway tile surround, 2 light sconce, recessed lighting
• Bedroom 3 featuring hardwood floors, ceiling fan/light fixture, Closet, baseboard molding, crown molding

Third Level

• Landing with window seat
• Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, skylight, 2 Closets, exposed brick, built in bookcase, flush mount light fixture
• Bedroom 5 featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, Closet, flush mount light fixture
• Renovated Full Hall Bathroom featuring vaulted ceiling, hexagonal floor tile, Kohler pedestal sink, Kohler toilet, subway tile wainscoting, shower with subway tile surround, 2 light sconce, recessed lighting
• Storage area

Lower Level

• Unfinished Lower Level
• Laundry
• Potential for Recreation Room, Exercise Room and Wine Cellar
• French drains and 2 sump pumps

Front Yard/Backyard

• Spacious corner lot with professional landscaping, blooming perennials and mature specimen trees
• Wood bench
• Cement and brick lined front walkway
• Covered front entry way
• Rear Yard meticulously landscaped with stone paths/sitting areas, lush private hedges bordering Myrtle Avenue
• Trash/storage Utility Area under rear Deck
• Bluestone Patio with half-moon shaped brick and bluestone knee wall
• Gas BBQ grill
• Herb planter
• Flat slate area with 3 level stone lined Koi Pond
• Bluestone/Brick walkway to Garage
• 2 Car Garage with its own unfinished basement and separate entrance
• Irrigation System

Additional Features/Upgrades

• New Hot Water Heater (2017)
• New Furnace (2019)
• New windows throughout (Pella and Marvin)
• Alarm system
• Oil tank removed
• Radiator/steam heat
• Central AC, 2 units
• Original doors with crystal hardware