45 Bellevue Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

MAGAZINE WORTHY architectural masterpiece with fabulous renovations and cool modern design located in Summit’s prestigious Northside (Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary). Featured on Summit’s 2019 Holiday House Tour!  The BEST house for entertaining on an intimate or grand scale.  This 6 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath combines exquisite period details, built-ins, herringbone wood floors and leaded glass windows, all flowing seamlessly through older and newer parts of the home.  Stunning Living Room with TO DIE FOR Built In Wet Bar with floating brass bistro shelves.  A Dining Room like no other that comfortably seats 14 with original rustic beams, leaded/stained glass windows with original etchings, carved wood fireplace, board and batten paneling.  Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen with white custom cabinetry, an oversized washed gray island, marble countertops and high-end Sub Zero, Miele and Wolf appliances.  Dreamy Family Room with modern stone fireplace.  Magical Home Office.  Private, lush property with outstanding outdoor entertainment spaces including Front Bluestone Terrace, rear wraparound Bluestone Patio, stone walls and meticulous landscaping.  Immensely private and Zen Primary Bedroom Suite with extraordinary fireplace, Sitting Room/Office, Custom Walk In Closet for 2, and a bath reminiscent of a Four Seasons Hotel. All other bedrooms and baths are outstanding.  Convenient 2^nd Level Laundry.  Huge Lower Level with In-law/Nanny Suite with Separate Entrance, Living Room and Full Bath; Play Room, Custom Mud Room connected to “Hockey” Full Bath and massive Storage Room with 2 Cedar Closets.  This extraordinary property is ripe for the buyer seeking a truly special Summit home just minutes from downtown Summit, Short Hills Mall, Blue Ribbon Schools and New York City Train.  This home must be seen to be believed!

Room by ROom Details of 45 Bellevue Avenue, Summit

First Level

• Entry Foyer featuring raised double panel with planks entry door, herringbone hardwood floors, grass cloth wallpaper, starburst light fixture, oversized Entry Closet with custom storage, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, 2 recessed leaded glass windows
• Rear Vestibule featuring herringbone hardwood floors, custom built in that includes file cabinets, school supply storage and media storage, designer wallpaper, recessed lighting, baseboard molding
• Living Room featuring herringbone hardwood floors, Custom Built In Wet Bar with custom built in cabinetry with marble countertop, bistro style brass and glass open shelving, grass cloth wallpaper backdrop, bar sink, modern sconce, recessed lighting, set of 3 custom leaded glass French doors to Juliet balcony, custom built ins with open and concealed storage, game area, brass hardware throughout, baseboard molding, built in speakers
• Family Room featuring gas fireplace with custom modern stone mantle and herringbone inside, recessed area for TV, custom double French doors out to backyard, herringbone hardwood floors, recessed lighting, modern sconce, baseboard moldings, built in speakers, custom window shades
• Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring herringbone hardwood floors, crisp white custom cabinetry, custom gray island with 2” marble countertop and seating for 4, marble countertops on exterior cabinets, counter to ceiling marble subway tile backsplash, stainless sink with 4 leaded glass windows above, fully integrated Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, built in Miele coffee maker, Sub Zero glass door wine refrigerator, 2 Sub Zero refrigerator drawers, Wolfe stainless 6 burner double oven/range with griddle, stainless hood, recessed lighting, industrial style pendant lighting over island, Walk In Pantry with floor to ceiling shelving
• Breakfast Area featuring built in banquette, sputnik style light fixture with glass globes, bay of leaded glass windows
• Dining Room featuring swinging door at entry, original fireplace with original custom carved wood mantle and marble surround (decorative only), original herringbone hardwood floors, original china cabinet built in with leaded glass sliding doors for china storage, 2^nd built in cabinet with leaded glass doors and concealed storage, original bracket with “1910” in Roman numerals noting year house built, original board and batten paneling, original beamed ceiling, row of original leaded glass windows with decorative mullions, bay of original leaded glass windows with original etchings and intermittent stained glass, seating for 14, Restoration Hardware linear light fixture customized to fit beams, Restoration Hardware sconces
• Office featuring designer chevron carpeting, tray lighting, arched ceiling, leaded glass windows at 3 exposures, double French doors out to terrace, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Rear Hallway featuring original herringbone hardwood floors, original door to back patio, beamed ceiling, modern glass globe fixture, original staircase with decorative railings and custom runner, leaded glass windows with intermittent stained glass, original baseboard moldings
• Powder Room featuring vanity with marble countertop, imported Élitis wallpaper, light/fan, star flush mount light fixture, basket weave marble floor tile, baseboard molding, original leaded glass window

Second Level

• Second Floor Landing featuring original herringbone hardwood floors, built in cabinet at top of stairs, original beamed ceiling, Dallas chandelier, row of original leaded glass windows with deep ledge, Linen Closet with floor to ceiling shelving
• Laundry Room featuring tile flooring, stackable Electrolux front loader washer and dryer, tile wainscoting, Duratub utility sink, hanging storage
• Primary Suite’s Entry Vestibule with crystal chandelier
• Primary Sitting Room/Office (potential Dressing Room) featuring hardwood floors, leaded glass windows with custom shades, vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting, door to Master Bath
• Primary 2-Person Walk In Closet featuring fully custom built in drawers, shelving and hanging storage
• Primary Bedroom featuring herringbone hardwood floors, gas fireplace with custom modern stone mantle and herringbone inside, recessed area for TV, vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting, nook with bay of leaded glass windows with custom shades
• Primary Bathroom featuring vaulted ceiling, oversized custom vanity with marble countertop, industrial style medicine cabinets, basket weave marble floor tile with radiant heat, modern sconces, recessed lighting, frameless oversized glass door shower with designer marble tile throughout, rain showerhead, separate toilet room with pocket door, built in tub with marble surround, leaded glass windows, door to Sitting Room
• Bedroom 2 featuring beamed ceiling, original herringbone hardwood floors, built in bookcases, Walk In Closet with custom storage and extra deep drawers
• Bedroom 3 featuring beamed ceiling, original herringbone hardwood floors, Double Door Closet with custom storage, original leaded glass windows, deep original built in bookshelves, built in seat
• Full Hall Bath featuring oversized basket weave marble tile, 2 custom vanities with marble countertops, built in storage cabinet, modern sconces, recessed lighting, tub/shower combination with marble tile surround, separate area for toilet with Linen Closet, original leaded glass windows, beamed ceiling

Third Level

• New carpeting and freshly painted throughout
• Third Level Landing featuring built in cabinet, original built in storage with drawers and window seat, carpeting, flush mount light fixture with glass shade, baseboard molding, attic access
• Bedroom 4 featuring row of original leaded glass windows, carpeting, modern glass sconces with brass accents, Closet with original door and hardware, baseboard molding, stucco walls
• Full Bath featuring beadboard wainscoting, pedestal sink, tile flooring, oversized shower with tile surround, original built in medicine cabinet, sconce, recessed light, ledge for storage, leaded glass window with custom shade
• Office/Bedroom 5 featuring carpeting, baseboard molding, area for hanging storage, door to HVAC, sconce, original leaded glass windows with deep ledge for storage

Lower Level

• Play Room featuring custom built in open shelving, Utility Closets, Work Room (potential Wine Room), recessed lighting, carpeting
• Ensuite Bedroom 6/In-law Suite featuring Separate Entrance, Bedroom with hardwood floors, windows at 2 exposures, custom window shades, baseboard molding, pendant light fixture, Closet (off bathroom area)
• Living Room/Recreation Room off of Bedroom 6 featuring hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, sputnik style light fixture with glass bulbs and decorative crystal, baseboard molding
• Full Bath featuring vanity with acrylic top, upper cabinet with built in mirror, tile flooring, tub/shower combination with tile surround, flush mount light fixture, leaded glass window
• Storage Room featuring tons of storage, 2 Custom Double Door Cedar Closets, concrete floor
• Oversized 2 Car Garage with carriage style electric doors, plenty of room to add hanging storage
• Mud Room featuring custom cubbies and storage, with vertical shiplap detail, tile flooring, grass cloth wallpaper, recessed lighting,
• Full “Hockey” Bath (also potential 2^nd Laundry Room) featuring oversized vanity with marble countertop, tile flooring, hookup for washer/dryer, separate area for toilet and shower with pocket door, shower with frameless glass door with hexagonal floor tile and subway wall tile
• Sump pump

Front/Backyard

• .39 Acre
• Professionally landscaped with for 4 season interest with foundation plantings, blooming perennials and mature specimen trees
• Grand Bluestone Staircase to Front Terrace
• Front Bluestone Terrace with custom decorative iron railings, custom lanterns
• Bluestone stepping stone path to backyard
• Irrigation
• Belgian block pavers at driveway entry
• Pressed gravel driveway
• Stone retaining wall in driveway area
• Bluestone staircase from driveway to backyard
• Wraparound Rear Bluestone Patio with area for dining and lounging
• Stone Walls and Built in Beds
• Designated Children’s Play Area with Play Set

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Featured on Summit’s 2019 Holiday House Tour
• Featured in Summit’s Historic Homes
• All additions to home include herringbone floors, elaborate moldings and leaded glass windows intended to mimic all original details
• Slate roof
• 3 HVAC units, supporting 5 zones
• Built in speakers in Family, Living and Kitchen; integrated with TV in Family Room
• ADT Alarm System