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Metuchen,NJ 08840
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Metuchen Borough
MLS Listing ID 2509926R
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Originating Board CJMLS API
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $19,830
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 8,049 Sqft
Acres 0.1848
Lot Dimensions 122.00 x 66.00
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Experience timeless elegance in this majestic updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath Victorian home, exuding both historic charm and modern sophistication. Ideally located just 2 blocks from train with direct access to NYC. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a grand foyer that leads to a spacious family room adorned with crown molding and offering seamless access to both the fenced landscaped yard, and the gourmet kitchen. Designed for the culinary connoisseur, the kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line Thermador 8-burner gas stove, exhaust hood, double ovens, and custom cherry cabinetry. Magnificent center island features additional sink for food prep and an extended dining area with a built-in beverage center. French doors open to a charming wraparound porch, enhancing the home's capacity for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. The living room exudes warmth with its rich hardwood floors, custom window treatments, and a wood-burning fireplace framed by a marble surround. Adjacent, the formal dining room offers an ideal space for elegant gatherings, featuring custom built-in china cabinets with glass doors. The first floor further includes a full bathroom with granite countertops, laundry access with new washer and gas dryer, and a versatile bonus room that can serve as a mudroom, office, or additional entryway. This space is finished with new flooring, updated closet doors, and offers direct access to both the backyard and the full basement, which includes a secondary staircase to 5th bedroom. The 2ndfloor houses 5 generously sized bedrooms, a newly renovated primary bathroom w/Carrara marble. This luxurious retreat boasts a custom shower with a built-in bench and custom glass doors, dual vanities with granite countertops, towel warmer, and a spacious walk-in closet. The main bathroom has also been newly renovated to include a Carrera marble vanity, a beautifully tiled tub/shower combination, and tile floor. The full walk-out basement is equipped with a French drain, sump pump, and radon mitigation system, offering considerable potential for customization, including the possibility of a wine cellar. The finished walk-up attic features a bonus room complete with central air, baseboard electric heat, and a skylight which can become the 6th bedroom. The unfinished portion of the attic provides ample storage space with the potential for future expansion. A 2 car extended garage, equipped with electricity, is complemented by a charming homegrown saloon situated at the end of a private, lengthy driveway. The landscaped property provides a serene setting for relaxation or entertaining. Additional highlights include a 200 AMP electrical service, 1.5 year old hot water heater, and central air on the second floor, installed 3 years ago. This exceptional home seamlessly blends historic character with modern conveniences, offering endless possibilities for both comfortable living and future enhancements. Great schools, ranked best Main St. award.
Location
State NJ
County Middlesex
Community Curbs,Sidewalks
Zoning R2
Rooms
Basement Full,Daylight,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Utility Room
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Granite/Corian Countertops,Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Separate Dining Area
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen,Laundry Room,Living Room,Bath Full,Other Room(s),Dining Room,Family Room,5 (+) Bedrooms,Bath Main,Bath Third,Attic,Storage
Heating Baseboard Electric,Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Zoned
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace true
Window Features Screen/Storm Window
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Open Porch(es),Curbs,Screen/Storm Window,Sidewalk,Fencing/Wall,Yard
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fencing/Wall
Pool None
Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks
Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected
Roof Type Asphalt,Flat
Handicap Access Stall Shower
Porch Porch
Building
Lot Description Near Shopping,Near Train,Near Public Transit
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Others
Senior Community no
Tax ID 0900183000000026
Ownership Fee Simple
Energy Description Natural Gas
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