This week’s open house column is sponsored by Kate McDonough.
Feeling a little Robin Leach today, so we’re showcasing two million-dollar homes. The renovated colonial on High Street has a Victorian playhouse in the backyard in case your kids want to pretend to hang out with Oscar Wilde. More than 100 properties throughout the greater Baristaville area on display this Sunday.
List Price: $1,829,000
Taxes: $71,660
Lot size: 146′ x 400′
BRM/BTH: 6/4.1
Custom home from 1910 on two acres features NYC views, tennis court, heated pool, hot tub, water falls, patios and perennials. Inside you find oak paneling and bespoke windows, a screening room with automated shades, Sonos sound throughout, an expansive kitchen with plenty of space, three gas fireplaces and a master suite with a private terrace. Close to Montclair’s award-winning downtown and NYC transport. Tax appeal in progress. Open 2-4 p.m.
List Price: $3,125,000
Taxes: $30,881
Lot size: 150′ x 244′
BRM/BTH: 7/7.1
Colonial contemporary home features open-concept interior with 11′ ceilings and floor to ceiling Pella windows and doors, custom chef’s kitchen, six spacious en suite bedrooms with radiant heat and custom closets, two of the bedrooms have balconies. Walk-out lower level with entertainment area, sauna, extra bedroom, full bath and wine storage for 600 bottles. Three car garage, custom mudroom and second floor laundry. An 850 square foot stone patio with outdoor kitchen overlooks a park. Open 2-4 p.m.
List Price: $529,000
Taxes: $12,496
Lot size: 50′ x 125′
BRM/BTH: 4/2
Renovated 1908 Colonial features large front porch, gracious foyer, formal dining room, living room with bay windows and wood-burning fireplace. Back entrance leads to great mudroom and beautiful eat-in kitchen. Second floor has three bedrooms. Large master suite has a private bathroom, dressing area and sitting room/office. Huge finished third floor loft bedroom can serve as multi-functional space. Fenced back yard with charming Victorian playhouse and two-car detached garage. Close to NYC DeCamp bus and Nishuane Park with playground, sports fields, tennis courts and swimming pool, host of the Annual Monclair Jazz Festival. Open 2-4 p.m.
List Price: $335,000
Taxes: $12,133
Lot size: 50′ X 100′
BRM/BTH: 5/2
1905 Arts and Crafts Colonial features original woodwork, stunning windows and large rooms with tall ceilings. Entry foyer opens to picturesque living room with wood-burning fireplace, large bay window and crossbuck ceiling, hardwood floors, oversized dining room, sunroom, large eat-in kitchen and screened in porch. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms and the main bathroom. The third floor features a large common space (perfect for an in-law suite, office, yoga studio and more), full bath, bedroom and walk-in attic space. There’s a large, unfinished basement with laundry room, powder room and attached 1-car garage. Open 1-4 p.m.
List Price: $999,000
Taxes: $23,421
Lot size: 100′ x 150′
BRM/BTH: 5/3.2
Arts and Crafts Colonial features spacious grounds, manicured gardens, renovated kitchen and new main bath. Shimmering hardwood floors and leaded glass windows makes this home a show stopper. The large screened-in porch and jacuzzi makes for a relaxing evening. Open 2-4 p.m.
List Price: $392,000
Taxes: $10,216
Lot size: Not available
BRM/BTH: 4/2.1
End unit town house with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and two tandem parking spots. Hardwood floors throughout. Two sets of balconies, one in the living room and the other in the oversized in-suite master bedroom. Very well maintained and managed community. Open 2-4 p.m.