674 Prospect St., Maplewood, NJ 07040

STORYBOOK VICTORIAN IN COLLEGE HILL IS READY FOR NEW CHAPTER!

The curb appeal alone, with its historical “dollar bill” paint palette & large covered front porch, provides a glimpse of the charm & character waiting inside. Impeccably cared for by its current owners with fully updated electric & plumbing, the historic details like original millwork, an incredible hand-carved staircase, pocket doors, gleaming hardwood floors, stained glass windows, a clawfoot tub & tall, light-filled windows are testament to the timeless allure of this home. A flexible floor plan on the 1st Level makes Living & Dining Rooms interchangeable, depending on gathering size & season. Both have huge bay windows, one providing wonderful views of the front yard & the other opposite a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A Family Room in the back has its own bay window framing a charming backyard with perennial gardens that change color each season, bluestone patio, picket fence & vine-covered arbor & screened-in gazebo, which is sure to be a favorite retreat any time of year with lights & a wall-mounted TV. Kitchen offers perfect working triangle with granite countertops, subway tile & SS appliances. 2nd Level offers Primary Suite with 3 closets, Dressing Room & Ensuite Bath. 2 more Bedrooms & Full Bath complete this level with 2 additional Bedrooms tucked upstairs w/ lots of extra storage space. Lower Level is freshly painted with Laundry, rec space & new half Bath. Close to schools, park, town & train!

Room by Room Details of 674 Prospect St., Maplewood, NJ 07040

First Level

• Foyer featuring original entry door with leaded glass sidelights, stained original millwork including recessed panel wainscoting, built-in entry bench, hand-carved staircase newel post and railings, stained glass picture window at landing, pocket doors to Dining Room, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, coffered ceilings with reproduction glass semi-flush light fixture 
• Dining Room featuring bay window overlooking front yard, original pocket doors to Foyer and Living Room, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, picture molding below plaster cove ceiling, drum shade hanging light fixture
• Living Room featuring wood-burning fireplace with brick surround and wood mantel, bay window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, picture molding below plaster cove ceiling, reproduction ceiling medallion with original restored hanging light fixture
• Family Room featuring bay window overlooking back yard, vaulted ceiling with skylight and sputnik light fixture, exterior side door to gazebo porch, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, open to Kitchen
• Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including gas range, double window and wall sconce over sink with side exposure, sheet vinyl floor, baseboard molding, crown molding, new stainless steel ceiling light
• Gazebo screened-in porch featuring wall-mounted TV, pendant and sconce lights, two entry doors, wisteria-covered trellises

Second Level

• Primary Suite featuring deep single-door closet, Dressing Room with two additional closets and a window with back exposure, two tall windows with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling light
• Primary Bathroom featuring tub/shower combo with tile surround, single vanity with quartz countertop and wall sconce, open shelving, window with back exposure, new LVP floor, baseboard molding, beadboard wainscoting, crown molding, new light/fan
• Bedroom featuring large bay window with front and side exposure, Walk-in Closet, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, crown molding, ceiling fan/light
• Bedroom featuring dormer window with front exposure, deep dormer closet, wall sconce, window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding
• Full Hall Bath featuring original clawfoot tub, large vanity with marble top and wall sconces, window with side exposure, black and white hexagonal tile floor, baseboard molding, beadboard wainscoting, crown molding, ceiling with faux pressed tin wallpaper and light

Third Level

• Bedroom featuring bifold-door closet, window with side exposure, electric baseboard heating, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, sloped ceilings, ceiling light
• Bedroom featuring deep eave closet, window with side exposure, hardwood flooring, baseboard molding, sloped ceilings, ceiling light
• One Storage Room with electric and new LED ceiling lights
• Bonus Room with window and active landline ideal for an office or additional storage space

Lower Level

• Utilities/Recreation Room featuring Laundry area, high windows on three exposures, freshly painted cinder block walls, concrete floor and open ceiling with new LED recessed lights
• Powder Room featuring newer stainless-steel-sink vanity and toilet, tiled accent wall, painted concrete floor and cinder block walls, new LED recessed lights

Front Yard/Backyard

• 1896 Victorian newly painted in historical “dollar bill” palette with large square-shaped covered front porch and manicured landscape, sidewalk street with large shade trees
• Wide asphalt driveway lined with Belgian block leading to 2-car Detached Garage with electric door, loft storage, lights and power outlets 
• Charming level backyard featuring wood screened-in gazebo with electric, bluestone patio with raised garden bed, flowering perennials, flagstone paths, picket fence, trellis and arbor to driveway

Additional Features

• College Hill neighborhood (part of neighborhood community group)
• 9.5-ft ceilings 
• Upgraded electric throughout
• Copper plumbing pipes throughout
• Sump pump with new line to street
• Custom oak radiator covers 
• Blocks to elementary and middle schools, Memorial Park and new town library
• Just over half a mile to downtown and train to NYC