471 Valley Road, Montclair – Sold For $853,000

This magical brownstone cottage will take your breath away. It is beautifully preserved and yet extensively updated. The original part of the house dates back to the late 1700s. Known as the Sigler-DeForest house back then, it has been owned by the current family since 1891. Many original details include beamed ceilings, built-in cabinetry, wide plank flooring, large cooking hearth fireplaces, and a Dutch front door. Modern upgrades include central air, ductless split units, a first floor powder room, replacement windows and updated electrical. The large eat-in kitchen opens to a sunroom with a wall of windows overlooking the backyard. Flanked by fireplaces and cabinetry, the living room and dining room are open plan and spacious. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom with large shower, and storage closets. The basement is finished with a comfortable family room, modern full bathroom and large storage/utility room. The house is set back from Valley Road on a picturesque, private property with beautiful landscaping, a large patio and exquisite covered vine arbor. The large 2-car garage has a loft space and attached covered carport for extra storage, plus there is a cute garden shed in the yard. History surrounds us everywhere in Montclair and nowhere more than here. Allow yourself to be transported to another world, where you can retreat to a number of different workspaces or savor quality time in this special space. When you want to enjoy all the benefits of the vibrant town, you will be able to do so easily since this is a true Village cottage, right at the doorstep of Upper Montclair Village and Watchung Plaza. Although recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey of the US Dept of the Interior, this property has not been placed on the Historic Register, and the owners believe it can be expanded according to municipal zoning and building codes. Just exquisite.