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423 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood, NJ 07040
- 5 Beds
- 4 Full ,1 Half Bath
Living at 423 Ridgewood Rd.
“VACATION AT HOME” IN SPRAWLING NEW ENGLAND-INSPIRED, FULLY RENOVATED, ARCHITECT-INFUSED MAPLEWOOD MASTERPIECE! This jaw-dropping 5 Bedroom, 4.1 Bath former Washington Park Gate House turned private living retreat, nestled between Maplewood and SO Village, raises the bar of open-concept, indoor-outdoor living! Striking design soars seamlessly throughout, with sleek white oak flooring, Dutch Made custom cabinetry, abundant light, and astounding 2018 addition that matches original home “to a tee!” Eat-In Kitchen with elite stainless appliances, white granite, and Quartz finishes extends to Family Room with Phillip Jeffries rattan grasscloth wall decor and custom built-ins; modern Breakfast Area sporting wall of accordion glass doors unfurls to magical 2-tiered Backyard with Spa, fireplace, and amazing outdoor shower! Dining Room with wood-beamed ceiling; Living Room with gorgeous, distressed brick fireplace; and sun-drenched Sunroom, with French door to Backyard, is also a Guest Room. 2 Front Entries, including 1 in Mudroom with ELEVATOR, also leads to heated 2-Car Garage that transitions to custom “Gar-Bar” when it’s time to party! Primary Bedroom with massive Walk-In-Closet, chic En-Suite Bathroom, 4 Bedrooms in 2 Wings, 2 Hall Full Baths, a sitting “Lobby,” and
“VACATION AT HOME” IN SPRAWLING NEW ENGLAND-INSPIRED, FULLY RENOVATED, ARCHITECT-INFUSED MAPLEWOOD MASTERPIECE! This jaw-dropping 5 Bedroom, 4.1 Bath former Washington Park Gate House turned private living retreat, nestled between Maplewood and SO Village, raises the bar of open-concept, indoor-outdoor living! Striking design soars seamlessly throughout, with sleek white oak flooring, Dutch Made custom cabinetry, abundant light, and astounding 2018 addition that matches original home “to a tee!” Eat-In Kitchen with elite stainless appliances, white granite, and Quartz finishes extends to Family Room with Phillip Jeffries rattan grasscloth wall decor and custom built-ins; modern Breakfast Area sporting wall of accordion glass doors unfurls to magical 2-tiered Backyard with Spa, fireplace, and amazing outdoor shower! Dining Room with wood-beamed ceiling; Living Room with gorgeous, distressed brick fireplace; and sun-drenched Sunroom, with French door to Backyard, is also a Guest Room. 2 Front Entries, including 1 in Mudroom with ELEVATOR, also leads to heated 2-Car Garage that transitions to custom “Gar-Bar” when it’s time to party! Primary Bedroom with massive Walk-In-Closet, chic En-Suite Bathroom, 4 Bedrooms in 2 Wings, 2 Hall Full Baths, a sitting “Lobby,” and sunken Home Office through arched doorway in 5th Bedroom holds all the charm on 2nd Level! Lower Level brings finished Rec Room, Half Bath with Laundry, and Storage. Running brook on property is a winner! #DREAMHOME!
Room by Room Details
First Level
- Entry Vestibule featuring white oak flooring, Dutch front door, crown molding, wainscot paneled wall, fully-outfitted coat closet, single-pane glass French door to Entry Foyer
- Entry Foyer featuring white oak flooring, grand archway to Living Room, staircase to Second Level
- Chef’s Eat-In Kitchen featuring white oak flooring, French gray-stained wood beamed ceiling, Dutch made custom cabinetry by Custom Creations, white granite center island, Quartz countertops, Pure subway tile backsplash, recessed lighting, Rejuvenation pendant lighting, under-counter lighting, GE Cafe Series 5-burner cooktop w/ double oven, European style custom wood hood, KitchenAid stainless refrigerator, Sharp microwave drawer, 15” stainless NewAir wine refrigerator, KitchenAid stainless dishwasher, 2 windows at 1 exposure
- Breakfast Area featuring white oak flooring (radiant heat), crown molding, beams with beadboard ceiling, pantry w/custom shelving, wall-to-wall French three panel accordion door to one step down access to Bluestone Patio area, access to lower level.
- Full “Cabana” Bathroom (off Breakfast Area) featuring terra cotta brick floor (radiant heat), recessed lighting, wainscot wall paneling, soapstone vanity with wood cabinetry, integrated medicine cabinet, Cape Cod Lantern sconce lighting, glass door shower with river rock stone floor/tile surround, 1 window (opens to outdoor shower)
- Family Room featuring white oak flooring (radiant heat), French gray-stained wood beamed ceiling, Phillip Jeffries grasscloth wallpaper, custom built-in shelving/cabinetry, Cape Cod Lantern sconce lighting, 2 windows at 1 exposure
- Mudroom featuring Italian concrete tile (vintage style), built-in cubbies, crown molding, wainscot wall panel detail, recessed lighting, elevator, coat closet, vintage “Downtown Abbey” doorbell, Dutch door, door access to 2-car garage, 2nd Front Entry into home from driveway via zero entry (no step) bluestone walkway.
- Formal Dining Room (open to Kitchen) featuring white oak flooring (radiant heat), crown molding, French gray-stained wood beamed ceiling, 4 windows at 2 exposures
- Living Room featuring white oak flooring, crown molding, baseboard molding, distressed brick wood-burning fireplace with wood mantel, recessed lighting, 2 single-pane French doors to Sunroom, 4 windows at 2 exposures
- Sunroom (flexes as Guest Room), carpeted, featuring beadboard ceiling, white-washed knotty pine wall paneling, ceiling fan, single-pane glass French door one-step down to access bluestone patio, 10 windows at 3 exposures
Second Level
- Primary Bedroom “Wing” featuring white oak flooring, baseboard molding, French gray-stained wood beamed vaulted ceiling, 1 large fully outfitted walk-in custom closet with drawers/shelving/hanging, 4 windows at 2 exposures (including 2 open out-swing French casement windows, while when open, can hear stream)
- Primary En-Suite Bathroom featuring porcelain “barn-style” tile floor, double-door entry, white granite vanity with natural wood cabinetry, half-wall subway tile surround, zero entry (no threshold) glass door shower with porcelain wood pattern flooring/subway tile surround, recessed lighting, built-in shelving, bay-mirrored design with 1 window
- Bedroom 2 (part of Primary “Wing”), carpeted, featuring baseboard molding, sound-insulated, modern light fixture, 2-door fully outfitted closet, 2 windows at 2 exposures
- Sitting Area “Lobby” featuring white oak flooring, recessed lighting, elevator
- Laundry Room featuring stacked LG washer/dryer, oyster shell countertops, high gloss custom cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, recessed lighting
- 2 Hall double-door fully outfitted linen closets
- Full Hall Bathroom featuring porcelain tile flooring, Carrera vanity with wood cabinetry, half wall subway tile wall surround, Hudson Valley sconce lighting, recessed lighting, glass door shower with river rock stone flooring/subway tile surround (including modern wood shelf accent), built-in linen cabinetry, 1 window
- Bedroom 3 featuring white oak flooring, baseboard molding, arched vestibule with double-door fully outfitted closet, 4 windows at 2 exposures
- Full Hall Bathroom 2 featuring porcelain tile flooring, partially vaulted ceiling, Quartz vanity with wood cabinetry, recessed lighting, jetted Jacuzzi bathtub + shower with subway tile surround, built-in shelving, 1 window (vintage)
- Bedroom 4 featuring white oak flooring, baseboard molding, partially vaulted ceiling, vintage light fixture, walk-in closet, built-in work alcove, full built-in linen closet, 2 windows at 2 exposures
- Bedroom 5 featuring white oak flooring, baseboard molding, partially vaulted ceiling, built-in window seat with custom cabinetry, 2 fully outfitted closets, ceiling fan, 3 windows at 2 exposures, gothic brick entry (thru-chimney) access to Home Office
- Home Office, sunken, featuring white oak flooring, vaulted ceiling, built-in custom wraparound desk with shelving, 1 vintage arched window
Lower Level
- Recreation Room featuring luxury plank flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, built-in gym bench, white-washed knotty pine wall accent, built-in shelving, 2 utility closets, 4 basement windows at 2 exposures
- Powder Room/2nd Laundry Room featuring luxury plank flooring, porcelain vanity with wood cabinetry, stacked LG washer/dryer,
- Full Pantry featuring luxury plank flooring, wraparound shelving, GE stainless refrigerator/freezer
Front Yard/Backyard
- Two-tiered, fenced-in, level, with tree/bush surround, 2 trellis Walpole gates
- Bluestone Patio
- Stone Hot Tub/Spa
- Outdoor stone fireplace, stone walls, and slate steps to upper lawn
- Outdoor shower featuring dressing space, integrated stone shelf
- Attached heated 2-car garage with access from Mudroom featuring flexible Slat Wall System, transitions to “Gar Bar,” (aka “Garage Bar”) with flip-up counters, built-in wood cabinetry, barn/track lighting
- Running stream with waterfall on side of property
Additional Features/Upgrades
- Fully renovated with addition (2018)
- Dutch Made Custom Cabinetry by Custom Creations throughout entire home
- Vintage windows remain on original front of house
- Gable-siding detail matches original design flawlessly
- Home originally built as Gate House to Washington Park
- Arched theme runs throughout home and property (doorways, windows, outside trellises)
- Black matte finish hardware throughout
- North and South “Wings” on Second Level
- Zero-barrier entry, ADA compliant — handicap-friendly throughout
- Equidistant to both Maplewood and South Orange Village
- Ridgewood Road retail shops directly across street
- Jitney Bus Service directly across street
- New spa pool filter
Maplewood is a thriving commuter neighborhood that combines the charm of small town living with the convenience of living just half an hour away from Midtown Manhattan. The area is youthful, energetic and extremely family-friendly. Maplewood provides a social atmosphere with many community events and an exciting downtown area while maintaining a peaceful residential appeal. With quality schools, scenic open spaces, shopping and entertainment options, and gorgeous properties, Maplewood is clearly a top-notch community to live in!
LP: List Price at time of sale
DOM: Days On Market
Commuting Info
- 29 minutes to NYC

Maplewood is a thriving commuter neighborhood that combines the charm of small town living with the convenience of living just half an hour away from Midtown Manhattan. The area is youthful, energetic and extremely family-friendly. Maplewood provides a social atmosphere with many community events and an exciting downtown area while maintaining a peaceful residential appeal. With quality schools, scenic open spaces, shopping and entertainment options, and gorgeous properties, Maplewood is clearly a top-notch community to live in!
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