61 TUXEDO RD

Classic lovingly maintained 4-bedroom, 1.2 bath Montclair Dutch Colonial on a quiet leafy street, with 2-car detached garage, private backyard, convenient to shops, restaurants, and New York transportation. Head up the brick walkway, admiring the mature plantings, and into the foyer featuring leaded glass windows. Make your way through the French door into the spacious living room boasting a palladium arch, crown moldings, oak floors with ribboned inlay, a guest closet and an elegant wood-burning fireplace. To the right you’ll find a light-filled sunroom with ceiling fan and built-ins. Off the living room, there’s an elegant formal dining room, also with ribboned oak floors. From the dining room, head through a a set of French doors into the cozy screened porch with a bluestone floor, and enjoy views of the stone patio, Belgian block driveway, 2-car garage and private, gated backyard. The eat-in kitchen boasts a peninsula, custom cabinets, ceiling fan, a built-in food pantry, a huge butler’s pantry, a powder room and back stairs to the second floor and basement. Back in the living room, take note of the additional leaded glass window as you head up the stairs to the expansive second floor. There you’ll find 4 generous bedrooms, 2 with ceiling fans. In the hall there’s a full bath with hexagonal tile floor, original subway tiles, classic vanity, a tub with shower, and a working laundry chute! There’s also a linen closet in the hall. One of the bedrooms, featuring custom built-ins, is currently being used as a home office, and has access to the third floor and the vast family room with central air, recessed lighting and additional storage. The full unfinished basement has a laundry area (the chute opens directly above the washing machine!), the original soapstone sink, a second refrigerator, utility room, and 3 storage closets, as well as a powder room. The gated backyard sports a stone patio, a level lawn, and outdoor motion sensor lighting. The updated electrical system for this home includes a backup generator and hook-up. New roofs were added to both the house and garage in 2022. This amazing home is just steps from the Walnut Train Station, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, Walnut and Grove Street shops and restaurants, and is a short distance to Bloomfield Avenue and downtown Montclair. Don’t miss this gem!!!