825 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069

Dream Modern Home alert in Watchung!  Hands down, one of Watchung’s most beautiful homes perched perfectly on the high side of Johnston with TO DIE FOR Watchung mountain and seasonal NYC views!  Move right in to this LIKE NEW (built 2015) 5 Bedroom (with flexibility to be 6-7 bedroom), 4.1 Bath stunning custom contemporary home with luxurious finishes, fabulous open floor plan, “Smart Home” technology and amazing outdoor entertaining spaces.  Minutes to Route 78 with easy access to New York City.  Outstanding details include exquisitely landscaped property on a scenic ridge with fabulous Decks, outdoor Kitchen/Bar and Pool.  European-Style Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen.  Huge Living and Dining Rooms with soaring ceilings, lavish use of windows and double sided fireplace all creating spaces flooded with natural light.   Bi-folding and sliding doors to make the indoors meld seamlessly with outdoors.  Interior and exterior audio speakers throughout.  Exquisite Primary Suite with soaring ceilings, access to Pool, Walk In Closet and magazine worthy bath.  Home Office.  Lower Level with outstanding Recreation Room, Wine Room, Exercise Room, Guest/Au Pair Bed Room, Full Bath and tons of partially finished space to add Media Room, Game Room or additional bedrooms … you choose!  Definitely a house where you can feel one with nature.  Too many amazing details to list … this is the kind of house that needs to be seen to fully appreciate its excellence!  

Room by Room Details of 825 Johnston Drive, Watchung

First Level

• Oversized double front doors
• 2-Story Entry Foyer featuring oversized windows, whitewashed hardwood floors, floating wood staircase with wire and metal railing, Coat Closet, chandelier
• Rear Hallway featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, 2 Double Door Storage Closets, Media Closet, door to Garage, flush mount lighting, open shelving
• 2 Car Garage
• Wine Room featuring slate tile floor, recessed lighting, Frigidaire commercial refrigerator/freezer, Eurocave Wine Refrigerator (excluded)
• Full Hall Bathroom featuring tile flooring, custom built in cabinetry with quartz countertop and linen storage, shower with sliding glass door, Kohler toilet, fan, 3 light sconce, recessed lighting
• Bedroom 5 featuring double doors at entry, whitewashed hardwood floors, 2 oversized Double Door Closets, open shelving, recessed lighting, 3 oversized casement windows with custom shades
• Recreation Room featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, open shelving, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, clerestory windows 
• Partially Finished Space featuring double doors at entry, huge amount of space that can be converted into media room, additional bedrooms, nanny suite, in-law suite, utilities
• Exercise Room/Bedroom 6 featuring double French doors at entry, whitewashed hardwood floors, 2 oversized Double Door Closets, recessed lighting, 3 oversized casement windows

Second Level Living Area

• Ensuite Guest Room/Bedroom 4 featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, high ceiling, oversized Double Door Closet, recessed lighting, oversized window with custom shade, clerestory window, sliding glass door to Side Deck, pocket doors to the Bathroom featuring designer tile flooring, custom modern vanity with quartz countertop, frameless glass door shower with designer tile surround, high ceiling, custom cut mirror, sconce, recessed lighting, elongated vertical window with custom shade
• European Style Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, modern custom cabinetry in shiny white and washed wood, waterfall style quartz countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, oversized island with seating for 6, Kitchen Aid stainless refrigerator/freezer,, Kitchen Aid stainless built in microwave and wall oven, Kitchen Aid electric cooktop, Kitchen Aid stainless dishwasher, Kitchen Aid stainless beverage refrigerator, Edgestar Wine Refrigerator, pot filler, Broan stainless hood, oversized vertical windows with custom shades, high ceilings, recessed lighting
• Walk In Pantry with floor to ceiling shelving
• Broom/Supply Closet
• Office featuring double French doors at entry, whitewashed hardwood floors, oversized vertical windows at 2 exposures with custom shades, Double Door Closet, recessed lighting
• Dining Room featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, steep vaulted ceiling, 2 sided fireplace with stacked stone surround, oversized sliding doors with full door sized sidelites to Front Deck, custom shades, chandelier (excluded), recessed lighting, Full Sized Folding Glass Doors out to Rear Deck and Pool
• Living Room featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, 2 sided fireplace with stacked stone surround, oversized sliding doors with full door sized sidelites to Deck, custom shades, recessed lighting, Full Sized Folding Glass Doors out to Rear Deck and Pool, open shelving, clerestory windows
• Powder Room featuring designer tile flooring, modern custom vanity with quartz countertop, custom cut mirror, sconce over sink, Kohler toilet, fan

Second Level Sleeping Area

• Primary Bedroom Suite featuring double doors at entry, soaring ceiling, gray accent walls, whitewashed hardwood floors, recessed lighting, walls of windows at 2 exposures with custom shades, Double French Doors to Pool Area, Walk In Closet with custom drawers shelving and hanging storage
• Primary Bathroom featuring pocket doors to Walk In Closet and Bedroom, tile flooring, modern style custom double vanity with quartz countertop, built in tub with quartz surround, frameless glass door shower with designer tile surround, handheld and rain showerhead, floating shelves, tile accent wall, separate room for toilet, Kohler toilet, high ceilings, sconces, recessed lighting, oversized windows at 2 exposures with custom shades, fan
• Laundry Room featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, Samsung front loader washer and dryer on stands, utility sink with commercial style fixture, storage closet, recessed lighting
• Bedroom 2 featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, high ceilings, 3 oversized casement windows with custom shades, oversized Double Door Closet with custom drawers, shelving and hanging storage, recessed lighting, door to Jack and Jill Bath
• Jack and Jill Bath featuring pocket doors at entry, designer floor tile, custom modern wall to wall double vanity with quartz countertop, separate room for shower and toilet, built in tub/shower with quartz and tile surround, Kohler toilet, custom cut mirror, sconces, recessed lighting, fan, oversized vertical window with custom shade
• Bedroom 3 featuring whitewashed hardwood floors, high ceilings, 3 oversized casement windows at 2 exposures with custom shades, oversized Double Door Closet with custom drawers, shelving and hanging storage, recessed lighting, door to Jack and Jill Bath
• Rear Hallway with Double Door Linen Closet and oversized window

Front/Backyard

• Large driveway with 2 additional parking spots
• Lush front lawn with professional landscaping including perennial blooms and grasses, flat area for play at front
• Front Wood Look Deck off of Kitchen, Dining and Family Rooms, overlooking Watchung Mountains, seasonal NYC views
• Side Deck off Guest Room featuring room for lounging, yoga overlooking Watchung Mountains, seasonal NYC views
• Rear Wood Look Deck with dining and conversation areas, recessed lighting, steps to Pool
• Outdoor Kitchen with bar with seating for 4, stone countertop, beverage refrigerator, pull out garbage, Paradise Built In Grill, stainless hood
• Gated Pool Area featuring heated pool, built in spa, stone flooring, stone surround for pool, stone retaining wall, outdoor pool shower 
• Irrigation system

Additional Features

• “Smart Technology” throughout to control house with touch of a button
• Whole house generator
• Sump Pump/French Drains
• Interior and exterior audio speakers throughout. 
• Dumb waiter
• Heat/AC state-of-the-art systems
• Motorized chandelier