98 Minnisink Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Impeccable contemporary design and expansive flat property! Custom STUNNER in the heart of coveted Old Short Hills with Blue Ribbon schools and nearby NYC transportation. Sitting majestically on one of Short Hill’s most prestigious streets, this custom brick home is utterly magnificent. Backyard oasis with enormous entertaining patio. Stately sundrenched sunken Living Room with fireplace. Elegant Dining Room opening to backyard. Fabulous Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen with custom cabinetry, island, Caesarstone countertops, Breakfast Bar, Dacor/Café/Viking/Miele appliances and glorious Breakfast Room with Coffee Bar. Dreamy Screened in Porch. Entry Foyer that “wows” with gracious curved staircase. Luxurious Family Room with custom Built In with Hidden Bar. First Level Primary Suite with 2 Walk In Closets, Office and large bath with jetted tub. 1 other bedroom on First Level. Second Level with landing (perfect as a lounge) and 3 additional large bedrooms with ample closet space. Bath in ensuite Bed 3, and Full Bath shared between Beds 4 and 5. Fabulous Lower Level with Recreation Room, Built In Bar, Game Room, Exercise Room, 2 Bonus Rooms (great for in-laws/guests/au pair), Walk In Cedar Closet and Full Bath. Convenient 1st Level Laundry Room. Great floor plan and seamless living between indoors and outdoors. This is an incredibly special opportunity for the discerning homeowner seeking a prestigious Old Short Hills home on exquisite property. Simply put, 98 Minnisink will not last!

Room by Room Details of 98 Minnisink Road, Short Hills

First Level 

• Entry Foyer featuring original wood door, floor to ceiling windows, ceramic floor tile laid on diagonal, 9’ ceilings with deep cove crown moldings, Double Door Coat Closet, accent wall with raised moldings, recessed lighting, pendant light fixture with oversized drum shade, curved staircase to Second Level, curved staircase to Lower Level
• Sunken Living Room featuring 2 distinct conversation areas, parquet wood floors, original wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and hearth, tray ceiling with custom lighting, recessed lighting, track lighting, floor to ceiling windows at 2 exposures, baseboard molding, accent wall by Dining Room with raised moldings, double doors to Dining Room
• Dining Room featuring parquet wood floors, Double French doors to Patio with full-length sidelites, iron chandelier, accent wall by LivingRoom with raised moldings, double doors to Living Room, baseboard molding, pocket door to Kitchen
• Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen featuring ceramic tile flooring laid on a diagonal, floor to ceiling custom cabinetry including glass door cabinetry, island featuring Caesarstone countertop, storage, bar sink and seating for 2, Caesarstone exterior countertops, mosaic and subway tile backsplash, Bar Area with Kitchen Aid beverage refrigerator, recessed lighting, pendant lighting over island, under cabinet lighting, Built in GE Monogram stainless microwave, Café stainless refrigerator/freezer, Dacor stainless 6 burner double oven/range, Viking stainless hood, Miele stainless dishwasher, Walk In Pantry, stainless sink with gooseneck fixture, Custom Desk Area, French door to backyard, Breakfast Bar with seating for 3 integrated with Breakfast Room, open shelving, brick accent area
• Breakfast Room featuring ceramic tile flooring laid on a diagonal, double French doors to Screened In Porch, full window/sidelites, Custom Built in Coffee Bar with Bar Sink and storage, recessed lighting, pendant lighting over table, baseboard molding
• Screened In Porch featuring bluestone flooring, screens at 2 exposures, accessible to Kitchen and Family Room, 2 ceiling fan/light fixtures, door to Bluestone Patio, brick accent walls at 2 exposures
• Powder Room featuring pocket door at entry, hardwood floors, custom vanity area with vessel sink, pendant light fixture with drum shade, display shelf
• Laundry Room featuring pocket door at entry, ceramic tile flooring laid on a diagonal, custom built in cabinetry, stainless utility sink, Whirlpool refrigerator, Bosch front loader washer and dryer, recessed lighting, baseboard molding
• Family Room featuring designer carpeting, paneled walls, wall to wall Custom Built In with open and concealed storage and Hidden Bar, tray ceiling, recessed lighting, Double French Doors to Screened In Porch, floor to ceiling windows at 2 exposures, wood blinds

First Level Bedroom Area

• Hallway featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, Double Door Linen Closet
• Primary Bedroom Suite featuring carpeting, floor to ceiling windows, recessed lighting, baseboard molding
• Primary Bathroom featuring tile flooring, custom wall to wall double vanity, laminate countertops, recessed lighting, custom dressing/makeup area, wall of mirrors, separate room with sunken jetted tub, shower, marble floor and wall tile, skylight, 2 pendant lights, mirrored accent wall, 2 fully custom Walk In Closets
• Primary Office featuring parquet wood floors, wall-to-wall Built In and Desk Area featuring open and concealed storage, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, oversized windows 
• Full Hall Bath featuring tile flooring, custom wall to wall vanity, laminate countertop, tile wainscoting, tub/shower combination, 2 Linen Closets with built in storage
• Bedroom 2 featuring carpeting, Double Door Closet, oversized windows at 2 exposures, recessed lighting, baseboard molding

Second Level

• Curved staircase with iron railings to Second Level, decorative ceiling medallion
• Second Level Landing/Teen Lounge/Homework Area featuring carpeting, oversized windows, recessed lighting, track lighting, baseboard molding, door to Attic Storage, door to Full Bath
• Full Bath featuring tile flooring, double wood vanity with marble countertop, glass door shower, Linen Closet, 2 medicine cabinets, recessed lighting, two 2-light sconces
• Ensuite Bedroom 3 featuring carpeting, Walk In Closet, Linen Closet, 2 windows, baseboard molding, Bath featuring hexagonal floor tile, modern vanity with integrated sink, glass shelf, tub/shower combination with subway tile surround, recessed lighting
• Bedroom 4 featuring carpeting, wall to wall laminate built in with desk area, recessed lighting, 2 windows, oversized Closet, baseboard molding
• Bedroom 5  featuring carpeting, oversized windows, recessed lighting, Walk In Closet, baseboard molding

Lower Level

• Curved carpeted staircase to Lower Level, storage area under staircase
• Recreation Room featuring carpeting, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, Built In Custom Bar, pendant lighting over bar, brick accent area
• Game Room featuring carpeting, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, Storage Closets, Utility Room
• 2 Car Garage with storage, extra deep
• Exercise Room featuring double doors at entry, storage, flush mount lighting
• Walk In Cedar Storage Closet
• Rear Hallway featuring wood look floors, paneled walls, flush mount light fixtures
• Full Hall Bath featuring wood-look flooring, wood vanity with integrated sink, recessed lighting, shower with tile surround, Double Door Storage Closet
• Bonus Room 1 featuring wood-look flooring, Double Door Closet, flush mount lighting, paneled walls, baseboard molding
• Bonus Room 2 featuring wood-look flooring, Double Door Closet, flush mount lighting, paneled walls, baseboard molding

Front/Backyard

• Paver patterned u-shaped driveway, side driveway with brick retaining wall, basketball hoop
• Professionally landscaped throughout with foundation plantings, perennials and mature specimen trees
• Graceful paver front walkway, bluestone front staircase
• Covered front porch, bluestone flooring
• Fenced in backyard
• Oversized Bluestone Patio, stone retaining walls
• Irrigation system

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Sump pumps and French drains
• Heat/AC updated throughout last 16 years
• Alarm System