The Gonnella Team 63 Crescent Place
Magnificent Queen Anne Shingle home ideally located on a quiet street in the heart of Old Short Hills on over a half acre of private, level property. Built in 1890 and inhabited by Cora Hartshorn, the daughter of the founder of Short Hills, and listed on the National Register of Historical Homes this home boasts the charm and character of yesterday and is totally renovated to perfection while honoring its historical roots with exquisite antique fixtures and hardware throughout. An arched entryway, round corner tower, unique three story spiral staircase, four fireplaces and 9 ceilings throughout the first level and 8.5 ceilings throughout the second level, lovingly renovated with a new granite, gourmet eat-in kitchen, new family room overlooking a new expansive bluestone porch and patio on totally level property complete with vegetable garden. On the second level, a gorgeous master suite with his and her walk-in closets with a spa-like master bathroom with jacuzzi, plus 2 more bedrooms. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom on the third level; perfect for guest s or maid s quarters. Walking distance to the Short Hills train station, village and arboretum. Bus service to Elementary, Millburn Middle, and Millburn High Schools. Entrance Hall with new wide-plank hardwood floor, new antique ceiling fixture, antique brass sconce, and spectacular three-story spiral staircase.
Dining Room with new wide-plank hardwood floor, period wallpaper, chair-rail and picture moldings, gas fireplace with marble surround and painted wood mantle, 2 windows with custom window treatments with 2 window seats, and an antique turn-of-the-century brass and glass chandelier.
Living Room with new wide-plank hardwood floor, a copper framed wood burning fireplace with marble surround and chestnut wood mantle, and 3 threearm antique sconces. Six windows with custom window treatments offer views of three exposures and allow an abundance of natural light.
New Family Room/Breakfast Area with new wide-plank hardwood floor, recessed lighting and ceiling fan exposed original stone and brick wall, built-in bookcase and built-in entertainment center with room for stereo system and TV, speaker system, 4 new windows, and door to expansive bluestone porch and patio. Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen designed by Maureen Stone with granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash, custom-made painted white wood cabinets, recessed lighting, JennAir 4-burner gas range, Kitchen Aid dishwasher, double stainless steel sinks with in-sinkerator classic disposal, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, Panasonic convection microwave, thermal double ovens, all new windows with custom window treatments, new wideplank oak hardwood floor, exposed original stone and brick wall, speaker system and Casablanca ceiling fan with light over center island. Kitchen totally open to new Family Room/Breakfast Area.
Master Bedroom with original wide-plank hardwood floor, antique ceiling fan with light, 2 windows with custom window treatments, 2 swing-arm brass reading lamps, and his and her walk-in closets. Spa-like Master Bathroom with white tile floor, his and her vanities with granite countertops and medicine chests, 4 sconces, 2 windows, recessed lighting, Jason jacuzzi, shower stall with seamless shower door and granite trim, Kohler commode, Nutone exhaust fan and exposed original brick wall. French door leads to terrace.
Bedroom #2 with wide-plank hardwood floor, fireplace with white painted brick surround with traditional wood mantle, 4 light ceiling fixture, 2 windows with custom window treatments, 2 deep closets, and en suite to full bath. Bathroom #2 with tile floor, sink with granite countertop over custom vanity, Toto commode, Kohler shower over tub, 3 sconces above mirrored medicine chest, Nutone exhaust fan, one window, recessed lighting, and exposed stone and brick wall.
Bedroom #4 with new wide-plank hardwood floor, 3 windows with custom blinds with window seats beneath with custom cushions, 2 light ceiling fixture, and closet.
Bedroom #5 with new wide-plank hardwood floor, 3 windows with window seats beneath 2 of the windows with custom cushions, ceiling fixture, double closet, and Bessler stairs provide access to floored attic. Bathroom #3 with tile, Kohler pedestal sink, medicine chest, Toto commode, shower stall with tile with inserts, 2 windows, and 2 sconces.
First Level Second Level
Lower Level Third Level SPECIAL FEATURES - ADT security system - 200 amp electric service - New huge expansive bluestone patio with new rod iron railings - New exterior awnings - New 75 gallon Rheem gas hot water heater - New Weil McLain furnace - Copper gutters - Backyard cleared and fully fenced with bamboo/reed fencing - Professionally landscaped - Vegetable garden - Brick exterior recently power stripped - Custom wrought iron window boxes adorn second story windows - 9 ceilings throughout first level and 8.5 ceilings throughout second level INCLUSIONS - All appliances, washer/dryer, refrigerator/freezer in basement, all fixtures, and all custom window treatments, as currently exist Lot Size.528 acre 2014 Taxes $31,667.33
Arlene is the #1 Agent in the Entire Company for 2002, 2004 thru 2014 and the #1 Agent in Millburn/Short Hills Market for 2004 thru 2009, 2011, 2013, & 2014 per GSMLS. Weichert Realtors,