588 Longview Rd., South Orange, NJ 07079

Once in a lifetime, you may be fortunate enough to discover a home that is not only artful in design and mindfully crafted in every detail, but also perfectly set with skyline vistas that just may render you speechless. This is 588 Longview. Not just a place to live, it is quite simply the physical manifestation of a creative soul seeking unity with nature, serenity, and reflection. It is elevated living at its finest.

From the moment you enter the highly desirable Newstead neighborhood in South Orange, quietly stretched along beautiful South Mountain Reservation, you sense life here will be quiet and joyful. A diverse collection of stately historic homes blends easily with contemporary styles, flowing through arching streets lined with sidewalks and age-old shade trees as you wind your way to the top of the hill.

But few things prepare you for the sight of 588 Longview as you round the bend. Immediately, you’re drawn to the gently curved roofline over the front entry, which feels like a sail that you imagine gliding down off the mountain, crossing the verdant valley towards the shining edifices of Manhattan and the sea beyond.

Designed by local architect Eli Goldstein, the house entices passersby to stop and appreciate its stunning exterior with sustainably harvested African mahogany siding, ebony stacked slate ledgestone, and glistening walls of glass. As you approach the front entry, you feel compelled inward through double mahogany and glass doors along the mahogany siding and stacked slate walls that continue through to the awe-striking two-story atrium foyer, seamlessly drawing the outside in.

Take a moment to gaze through the back wall of glass framing the breathtaking skyline view before wandering on the wide-panel mahogany flooring through the open Living Room, Dining Room, and Eat-in Kitchen sparkling with fresh white paint and bathed in light from clerestory and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the views from nearly every angle. A 60” ribbon fireplace is set within the shared stacked slate wall of the foyer, flames dancing in line among a field of glass pebbles. From here, you can soak in the rear views then turn toward the gallery-like Dining Room to gaze upon your art collection highlighted by adjustable integrated spotlights.

Just steps away is the open chef’s kitchen with gorgeous custom mahogany cabinetry, gleaming white quartz countertops and glass backsplash, expansive island with waterfall edge, walk-in pantry, and a suite of high-end, energy efficient stainless steel appliances including Thermador induction cooktop, beverage fridge, warming drawer, and double wall ovens. Not only will meal prep be a true pleasure, but imagine morning coffee in the breakfast nook surrounded by windows and sliding glass doors to the spacious glass-railed balcony with uncompromised views.

Taking full advantage of this home’s incredible setting, the Primary Suite is tucked on the other side of the foyer, a private enclave that makes relaxation and peace inevitable. Two spacious walk-in closets boast skylights and custom cabinetry to serve your every storage need, and the primary bath is an oasis with two solid walnut vanities and a spa-like walk-in shower draped in Turkish marble. But the showstopper is again the view from the primary bedroom, with two walls of windows framing extraordinary vistas of NYC and the exquisite Gunite pool and stone deck that is the centerpiece of the garden-like backyard.

Ascend down the glass and mahogany foyer staircase to discover more thoughtfully designed living space with three additional bedrooms, two full baths, Laundry Room, tremendous storage space, and a gorgeous Family Room with a wall of windows and doors spilling out to the pristine stone terrace and heated pool.

Crafted in 2015 with the finest quality sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems such as radiant floor heating throughout the home, and an array of modern amenities, there is little to yearn for at 588 Longview. An exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime home with an idyllic location next to the unspoiled reservation and within a mile of vibrant South Orange, thriving with shopping, gourmet dining, cultural events, and direct train to NYC, easily reached by the neighborhood Jitney service.

Heed the call to your soul and visit this truly special home today.

Room by Room Details of 588 Longview Rd., South Orange, NJ 07079

First Level:

• 2-story Atrium-style Foyer featuring mahogany vertical panels and stacked slate ledgestone wall that extends from outside entrance through foyer to floor-to-ceiling plate glass window at rear overlooking NYC in the distance, double mahogany wood and glass front doors with sidelights and transom, mahogany paneled curved ceiling lined with clerestory windows with both side exposures and track lighting, open mahogany staircase to Lower Level bordered by frameless glass railings and stainless steel handrail, double mahogany door Coat Closet, wide panel mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding.
• Dining Room featuring modern chandelier, integrated adjustable art spotlights in ceiling and walls, clerestory windows and one narrow window with front exposure, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, open to Living Room.
• Living Room featuring stacked slate brick wall shared with Foyer and featuring ribbon fireplace, TV mount above fireplace with integrated orb surround sound speakers, rear wall with clerestory windows and two sets of sliding glass doors with screens to balcony with glass panel railings and incredible views of pool and Manhattan, media closet, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, open to Kitchen.
• Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen featuring custom mahogany cabinetry to the ceiling including Vroom vacuum accessory in one and kick-open trash/recycle drawer in another plus pull-out cabinets and floor-to-ceiling open shelving, white quartz countertops, white glass paneled backsplash, high-end stainless steel appliances including Thermador induction cooktop, KitchenAid stainless steel warming drawer and double convection wall oven, and undercounter beverage refrigerator, island with bar top, waterfall edge and seating for 4+, deep stainless steel dual basin sink in island with instant hot/cold filtered water faucet, and stainless steel linear pendant light, walk-in Pantry with upper and lower cabinets, granite countertops and open shelving, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, mahogany and glass exterior side door to Patio with natural gas grill.
• Breakfast Room featuring sliding glass doors with screens to balcony, wall of picture windows with views of pool and NYC, casement window and transom with side exposure, built-in mahogany sideboard cabinet, modern circular pendant light, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
• Office featuring skylight, double windows overlooking front yard, side window, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
• Primary Suite featuring private entry hallway with access from Foyer, skylight, walnut wall sconces, two large Walk-in Closets with mahogany pocket doors, custom organizer systems incorporating white painted cabinetry and solid walnut dressers (built-in vanity in one), laundry chute to Ground Level, skylights, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding and recessed lighting.
  • Primary Bedroom featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with rear and side views of NYC and pool, automatic blackout shades, Koa wood ceiling fan/light, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
  • Primary Bath featuring two solid walnut vanities wrapped in corner with Turkish marble countertop, two mirrored medicine cabinets and vanity lights, large walk-in shower with Turkish slab marble on walls, bench/niches, rain shower head and hand-held shower head, frameless glass enclosure, separate toilet room with Japanese washlet and Turkish marble wall, Linen Closet, modern ceiling light fixture, clerestory windows with side exposure, 1 window with back exposure, white marble tile floors, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
• Powder Room featuring custom teak floating teak sink against white Porcelanosa textured tile wall, large backlit circular mirror, narrow vertical frosted window with front exposure, slate tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
• Mudroom featuring three storage closets with hanging and shelf storage and bi-fold Italian frosted glass and aluminum doors, upper and lower mahogany storage cabinets with granite countertops and built-in bench, slate tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, access to Attached 2-car Garage.
• Attached 2-car Garage featuring epoxy floor, heat, two electric panels with upgraded service for any need, central vacuum outlet, storage space, insulated aluminum and frosted glass electric garage door.

Ground Level:

• Hallway featuring rear glass picture window that continues from First Level, glass door to pool deck, under-stair storage closet with shelves, large Storage Room with built-in locker-style wood cabinets, safe, and pad for future elevator if desired, Utility Closet with security system monitoring, designer pendant globe light fixture, Italian frosted glass and aluminum bi-fold doored Linen Closet, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, track lighting, recessed lighting.
• Family Room featuring wall of windows with sliding doors and screens to pool deck, dry bar with mahogany cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel undercounter fridge, closet with mirrored doors and shelving, ceiling fan/light, carpet square flooring (mahogany floors beneath), baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
• Full Bath featuring custom mahogany vanity with marble countertop and mirrored medicine chest above, walk-in shower with tile surround and frameless glass door, marble tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, access from Family Room and Bedroom.
• Ensuite Bedroom 2 featuring closet with Italian frosted glass and aluminum bi-fold door and organizer system including custom walnut drawers, white globe pendant light, window with backyard pool views, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, access from Family Room.
• Ensuite Bedroom 3 featuring window with side exposure, designer flush mount ceiling fixture, open closet niche, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, ensuite Bath featuring double vanities with Danish rosewood cabinets, marble countertops, vessel sinks, open shelving, fluted glass doors and frameless mirrors with integrated lighting above, tub/shower combo with tile surround and sliding glass doors, separate toilet room with window, tile wainscoting, tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lights, access to Hallway.
• Bedroom 4 featuring mahogany wood and glass pocket door from hallway, wall of windows with rear views, window and glass door with side exposure and access to pool deck, mahogany sliding door storage niche that can easily convert to a full-size closet, ceiling fixture, mahogany wood flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.
• Laundry Room accessed from Hallway via sliding frosted glass and aluminum doors featuring newer (2025) LG washer and dryer, cabinets with marble countertops, stainless steel utility sink with commercial pull-down faucet, open shelving, hanging rack, window with rear exposure, fluorescent light, harlequin tile floor, baseboard molding, recessed lighting.

Lower Level:

• Utility Room with crawlspace storage and access to rear paver-stone patio.

Front/Backyard:

• Front elevation featuring level grass front lawn and wide asphalt driveway lined with Belgian block with extra parking space on the side in front of entryway.
• Professionally landscaped property with tall shade trees highlighted by a fenced-in terraced backyard with an in-ground Gunite heated pool with new paver stone deck surrounded by stainless steel and cable railings affording skyline NYC views, multi-level patios and garden beds, three irrigated raised vegetable/herb beds, stone staircases with stainless steel railings on both sides of home leading to back, underground drip and sprinkler irrigation, outdoor lighting throughout.

Additional Features/Upgrades:

• NJ Level 2 Energy Star qualified with dual pane eco-glass windows and LED lighting throughout, high efficiency Triangle Tube boiler, Braun AC, Thermco hot water radiant heat, spray foam insulation, 3 ERV heat/air exchange units for fresh air balance and optimal energy efficiency
• Radiant Heat through flooring (no wall or ceiling heat vents), with individual room control
• 3 Zones Central Air Conditioning
• Whole house Generator
• Air Purifying filter for each AC system
• Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System for icemaker, drinking water faucet and hot water faucet in the Kitchen
• Water Softener
• Underground drip and irrigation system
• Security System with 6 high definition cameras and water bug, multi-point locks on front and side doors with 1-month recorded backup
• Built-in motion, glass-break, fire and carbon monoxide detectors
• Central vacuum system with hide-a-hose and Vroom mini-vacuum accessory in kitchen cabinet
• Living Room audio system with ceiling speakers
• Lutron lighting and shade control through app
• Wide-panel mahogany floors throughout
• Solid mahogany interior doors throughout
• Clerestory windows throughout First Level living areas
• 10-11 foot ceilings throughout
• Freshly painted interior
• 8-inch thick exterior walls
• Sustainably harvested African mahogany exterior, recently re-stained
• Neighborhood Jitney service to South Orange Train Station
• Neighborhood access to South Mountain Reservation