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One of a kind Historical Home in West Orange

This distinctive Second Empire manor has spectacular detailed architecture and original features both inside and out. On the interior, this manor has 10-ft ceilings, original wood and mill trim, inlaid parquet hardwood floors, hand-painted insets on working fireplace, decorative rosewood mantel on living room fireplace, ceiling medallions, French Windows, bay window, ornate chandeliers, vintage door hardware, and multiple styles of crown molding and wall frames. Large windows, on the 1st floor, give this home a very bright and open feel.

On the exterior, this home is a textbook example of the Second Empire style, with its mansard roofs with dormer windows, molded cornices, and decorative brackets under the eaves. This picturesque home proudly displays three (3) tone exterior color treatment, detailed trim around windows and doors, and a charming inlaid brick patio on a well manicured corner half-acre (128’ X 177’) lot. It also sports a rectangular tower at the front and center of the structure.

There is no doubt that you will fall in love with this quintessential "Victorian" the minute you step through the front door into the vestibule. The grand entry hall (7’ x 31’ 6”) leads you to the living room (14’ 7” x 29’) on the left with an enclosed sunroom drenched in afternoon sun; while to the right, through a set of French doors is the family room (14’ 7’ x 20’ 10”). A striking formal dining room (16’ x 15’ 7”) at the end of the entry hall is adjacent to the Eat-in Kitchen (13’ 2” x 15’ 7”). A full bath and a mud room that leads to the back yard finish the first floor tour.

The second floor is just as exceptional with three large bedrooms (14’ 7” x 13’ 10”; 14’ 7” x 12’; 13’ 5” x 21’), a full bath with rain shower, a study (7’ x 9’ 7”), storage room (8’ x 12’ 9”), and a magnificent custom built, 180 sq ft walk-in closet.

The third floor has been completely renovated and is perfect to house a private master suite. There are three bedrooms (14’ 6” x 13’ 5”; 13’ 5” x 21’; 19’ 9” x 11’ 3”) with lots of closets and a full bath with a soaking tub.

The total living area of this home is approximately 4,850 sq ft. This does not include the unfinished basement which could be turned into a wine cellar or a game room. Other features include the security system and updated electrical and plumbing.

Convenience to New York City and Pleasures of a Small Town!

The surrounding community is just as important as the property itself when selecting the perfect home for you and your family. West Orange, just 12 miles from Manhattan, strikes just the right balance of convenience to New York City and pleasures of a small town. Many of its residents commute to the city daily, with the Township of West Orange Midtown Direct Shuttle Bus Service practically right around the corner! Route 280, an interstate spur linking West Orange with the New Jersey Turnpike, the Holland Tunnel and Route 80, cuts is just minutes away.

As for recreation, West Orange is nestled next to South Mountain Reservation, a 2,500-acre forest preserve filled with hiking trails, and streams. The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is also minutes away right next to South Mountain Arena (NJ Devils practice arena).

As for the school system, St. Clouds Elementary scored among the top 10% of all public schools in NJ according to the 2005 NJ Report Card.