32 Willowdale Ave,
Montclair, NJ
4 beds
3 baths
$695,000
Open House:
Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21, 2:00-4:00 PM
Rumor has it that decades ago, this freestanding row house belonged to "Old Man Carr" who ran a bath tub gin joint out of the basement and sold shots out the front window for fifty cents a pop. You can feel the rich history as you are greeted by its classic brick detailing with limestone "jack arch" lintels and window sills, brick corner coins, and a stamped steel cornice. This is a solid brick building, not wood frame and brick veneer. Inside, modern kitchen and baths coexist beautifully with all of the turn of the century charm. Exposed brick, high ceilings, classic details. Lovely living room, kitchen, formal dining, and full bath complete the first floor.
Upstairs, 3 beds, a full bath, and a kitchen, which is perfect for converting into primary ensuite. There is an additional ensuite in the lower level, plus a very groovy office space and workshop. Walk out to the yard. New windows, 2 year-old roof. Currently zoned and set up as a two family but super easy conversion to a single family home. Quick stroll to Bay St train (or Glen Ridge station), Glenfield Park with the new Wally Choice Community Center, and all downtown Montclair has to offer.
Totally renovated top to bottom in 2014, this stunning, move-in ready, 7 bed, 3.1 bath center hall colonial will take your breath away from the curb. Once inside, the stately foyer with grand staircase will welcome you home. First floor includes spacious kitchen running the depth of the house. Oversized island with Caesarstone quartz counters, La Cornue double oven, convection oven, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, wine fridge and prep space galore. A very large in-kitchen dining space overlooks the front yard. Custom mudroom and butler's pantry off the kitchen provide extra storage.
Once the house knocks your socks off on the inside, time to step outside to a perfect oasis with bluestone patio, new, high-end outdoor kitchen, fireplace, two tiered yard with spectacular landscaping front, back and sides, making the home feel like a serene, private vacation. Perfect location, so close to Watchung Plaza, downtown, Edgemont and Anderson Parks, trains, buses and so much more.
