26 Columbus Avenue – Sold For $1,010,210

Exquisite and magical, one-of-a-kind, romantic wonderland, located on a neighborly street in the heart of Montclair. Truly your own private pandemic paradise in the ‘burbs, where you can work at home, play at home, stay fit at home, and stay safe at home. The custom Craftsman-style front/side porch is the envy of the neighborhood, and we could not imagine a more perfect place to have friends and family safely over for dinner or to enjoy quiet evenings alone, that is, until we discovered the spectacular, private backyard, captivating graveled firepit area, and gorgeous new deck. This property has the only outdoor shower we can remember seeing in Montclair and it makes us smile to see a little piece of Cape Cod here in the NYC suburbs. The one-time garage and artist’s studio has been converted into a beautiful gym and yoga space. The foundation was reinforced, a new concrete floor poured, insulation, electricity and new windows added. With a desk in the corner the gym can double as an extra work space too, or be used exclusively as a home office, although there are a plenty of work-at-home options inside the house. When you experience the French doors open, music playing and lights glowing around the fire pit, we think it might be hard to convert it back to use as a garage but that would be possible. The inside of the home is equally magical. As you enter from the side porch into a four-season sunroom/mudroom, its spectacular window seat and wall of windows provide a clear view of the beautifully landscaped front yard. It seems like there are doors and windows everywhere you turn, bathing the house in sunlight. The first floor is open concept and can be arranged into multiple living spaces. Gather reading chairs or sofas around the fireplace, or leave wide open through to the large living room beyond. The powder room is located off to the side near the fireplace. The dining area is open to the updated “stainless/quartz” kitchen, and, through more French doors, to a cosy den. Currently set up as a home office, this space could also be the perfect playroom. The open flow continues to the back of the house, as both the living room and kitchen access the rear deck for seamless indoor/outdoor living. It’s always reassuring to be able to watch the kids play in the backyard. They are going to love the brand new playset, which stays shady all day long. Tucked away in the back of the kitchen is a butler’s pantry, before you head down the stairs to the newly-finished family room in the basement. Also recently added is a stylish full bathroom with frameless glass shower doors, a laundry area and custom storage closets. French drains and sump pump are in place. Upstairs on the second floor are three bright, sunny bedrooms, and another stylishly renovated bathroom. Other features of this incredible home are a new roof, newer windows and new blinds throughout, leaded glass picture windows, newly refinished hardwood floors, new dishwasher, a spacious storage attic, tankless hotwater heater and numerous built-in shelves. For some, the house will be the perfect size as it is. Others will appreciate how extra space could be built as needed. Columbus Avenue is a very pretty block, and has the advantage of being only 0.5 mile to Walnut Street train station, the Saturday Farmer’s Market and surrounding popular shopping/restaurant area that has an unmistakably Brooklyn vibe. Bus commuting is also extremely convenient from Grove Street, where you can pick up the Decamp 33 and 66, right at the corner just 3 houses away. Another desirable option is the Glen Ridge jitney, which stops close by as it runs down to the Glen Ridge train station. This is truly a rare and special home that will touch your heart and soul.

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