California Modern in South Orange's most desirable neighborhood. This renovated contemporary oasis is bathed in light: the soaring ceilings & oversized windows in the formal DR & LR open to the sky & forest. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cabinets, expansive luxe soapstone island & handmade Italian tile backsplash. A spacious passageway leads to a living wing with family rm, renovated powder, WFH in your chic oversized office/bedroom w/ Scalamandre wallpaper; 1stFl large primary suite w/vaulted ceiling, deck access, custom dressing rm & 5p Bth. 2nd flr is its own world, w/2 BR & main bath. Luxury continues on the ground flr, the guest suite w/new spa-like bath, laundry & home gym with 10ft ceilings for Peloton, treadmill, bike, free-weights, yoga & HIIT/TRX space. No matter the weather, stay warm&dry w/your attached garage & mudroom. The front courtyard features a sustainable rain garden w/native plantings. Backyard inc a wrap-around deck, a large patio, wooded terrace garden w/ bluestone paving & fire pit for outdoor dinners under the stars; and deer-resistant plantings overlooking lush forest & brook. Nestled on almost 3/4 ac of wooded property, this home affords privacy, peace wi/o sacrificing convenience: Downtown S. Orange, schools, Baird Recreation center, Orange Lawn Tennis Club & 2 mid-town direct train stations are a 12-minute walk and 10-min bike ride to Downtown Maplewood. Whether you are trading-up or downsizing, this spectacular house will flex to your needs.
