Montclair, NJ 07042 190 Christopher St

Elegant Montclair Craftsman Colonial Located on one of Montclair’s most desirable streets, this elegant 5-bedroom, 3.1 bath home with zoned CAC, gourmet eat-in-kitchen, detached 3-car garage and private backyard, is a stone’s throw from the Watchung business district with its shops, restaurants and direct train and bus to NYC. Head up the walkway and the landscaped front yard to the front portico with inviting benches and into the tiled vestibule. From the vestibule, a French door opens to the large welcoming central foyer with guest closet and built-in seating. The spacious, light-filled living room boasts a tiled wood-burning fireplace, built-in window seating, large East-facing windows, crown moldings, and recessed lights. Stately French doors on either side of the fireplace open to a sunny family room with recessed lighting, which itself opens to a screened porch with ceiling fan. The formal dining room features leaded glass windows, crown moldings, built-in natural wood cabinets and a large wood china closet with leaded glass inlaid windows. A further set of French doors lead from the dining room to the screened side porch and the patio beyond. The expansive gourmet eat-in kitchen features wide plank wood floors, a powder room, custom cabinets with interior and under-mount lighting, lots of built-ins, recessed lights, stainless steel appliances, stove with hood, access to the patio, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, and a large panoramic bay window overlooking the private fenced backyard. From the kitchen there is also access to the finished basement and stairs connecting to the main flight to the second floor. The main stairs lead from the foyer to the second floor, where you’ll find 4 generous bedrooms and 2 full baths, including the primary suite. Bedroom 1 features built-in window seating and two large closets, including a walk-in closet with built-ins. Bedroom 2, also with two roomy closets, features wall sconces and a pitched ceiling. The 3rd bedroom boasts built-in bookshelves, a tiled fireplace, leaded glass, wall sconces and French doors leading to a side room that could be an office, reading or TV room. The 4th bedroom on the second floor is the primary suite, featuring an ensuite bathroom with shower and wainscoting, as well as its own 3-season porch. A linen closet and guest bath with shower/tub and original subway tile round out the 2nd floor. On the third level, bedroom 5 is currently being used as an office. This level offers plenty of storage and also features a third full bath. The finished basement sports a newer floor, a large rec room with recessed lights, a laundry room, utility room and abundant storage. The 3-car garage, currently used as a home gym, is electrified and has additional built-in storage. A cozy patio and level fenced lawn is perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining! All this located in the heart of one of Montclair’s most desirable neighborhoods, convenient to schools, restaurants, shops, NYC transportation and major highways! Don't miss the opportunity to own and enjoy this Craftsman Colonial gem. Features Classic Craftsman Colonial Built in 1903 5 Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths Primary with Ensuite Bath Spacious, Updated Eat-in Kitchen 3-Car Garage with Electricity Private, Fenced Backyard with Stone Patio Portico with Benches Leaded Glass Built-in China Cabinet Window-side Built-in Seating Tiled Fireplaces Zoned Central Air Two 3-Season Porches Expansive Bay Window Original Subway Tiles Wide Plank and Hardwood Floors Built-in Cabinetry & Shelves Finished Basement