The ultimate location in the scenic heart of Upper Montclair Village, Duryea Road has that special, neighborhoody feel. You’ll be so close to the charming and convenient amenities of the Village – cafes, restaurants, boutiques, supermarket, schools and more – and your commute will be easy with the Midtown Direct train and bus into NYC both right there. This is an amazing area for morning runs, evening strolls, gentle bike rides, and for simply enjoying the neighborhood. You will be close to all the in-town action of Upper Montclair, but with your own peaceful oasis to call home.
This beautiful, Colonial offers the best of all worlds - a home with extensive modern updates but retaining the charm we all love and crave. It welcomes visitors with a pretty front porch, and a gorgeous foyer with views through to the living spaces beyond. There are charming details throughout, like the window seat and built in cabinetry in the formal dining room, the mantle and woodburning fireplace in the living room, and the surprise of an original leaded glass window in the front hall closet. The first floor offers the perfect balance of open flow and room separation. The original living room opens via sliding French pocket doors to the sunroom. With its 3 walls of windows this room makes a wonderful office too, offering lovely views of the deck and through to the backyard.
The formal dining room leads to an impressive kitchen-family room extension, providing that quintessentially modern space that reflects today’s lifestyle. With white cabinetry and quartz countertops, stainless Thermador and SubZero appliances, marble tile and an open floor plan, this space is flooded with space and light. Two walls of windows look out onto the deck and backyard which are accessed from the family room. The walk-in pantry is a special touch, and a first floor powder room completes the wish list.
Upstairs there are five large bedrooms. The superb primary suite includes a large spa-like bathroom with soaking tub, double vanity sinks, and separate shower, along with a large walk-in closet. The hallway bathroom is also updated, and another special touch here is the laundry room with a convenient countertop for folding clothes. The third floor is just as good, with great ceiling height, skylights, large rooms, a great bathroom with shower and a spacious storage room.
The home has over 2,800 square feet of living space, with immense potential in the basement for a lot more. Thoughtful updates include central air, forced hot air, many new windows, a generator, sprinkler system, and more. With a large Trex deck off the kitchen/family room and a great fenced-in backyard, a garage and large driveway you really can have it all.