18-20 Bright St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Beautiful, historic, 2-story row home (plus basement with plenty of storage space) located in downtown Jersey City. Originally built in the 1860's, this home combines elements of original detail and charm with contemporary renovations and additions (completed most recently in 2016). Refinished hardwood floors throughout include original checkerboard parquet with intricate woven border as well as crown and baseboard molding in the study and master bedroom. The first floor includes modern updates such as recessed ceiling lighting and feature pendant lights and chandelier in kitchen and dining room. The front room, currently being used as a study, can as be used as a 4th bedroom and has an original decorative fireplace mantle, surround and cover panel. Into the family room, enjoy updates including a new, fully functional gas fireplace and lined chimney. The kitchen and dining room combo have 9+ foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, plenty of storage, and beautiful quartz countertops, including bar height peninsula with brass footrail and comfortable seating for three. This floor was updated with a 3-zone mini split cooling/heating system for optimal temperature and comfort control. Rounding out the first floor is the double glass sliders that open into the newly resurfaced private deck overlooking the fully fenced rear yard. Deck upgrade includes privacy wall to provide solitude from your neighbors. Down the deck steps, you can enjoy a variety of lovely plantings and easy alley access (secured and featuring new motion detection lighting) with lovely brick paving details and drainage system. Upstairs, enjoy an additional entertainment loft with custom built bookcase and console with plenty of storage, accented by original exposed brickwork. The spacious hall full bath is highlighted by the heated floor, full size tub, and double vanity. Two spacious bedrooms in the back of the house are quiet, have large closets with custom closet systems for plenty of storage, flooded with light through a pair of new, insulated windows with screens, and provide fantastic views of the lush backyard and cityscape. Master bedroom features original picture frame molding, huge walk-in closet with custom closet system and renovated ensuite bathroom with marble tile, heated floors, large frameless glass shower, Restoration Hardware double vanity, and custom built linen cabinet. This floor has been updated with forced air conditioning system to keep you cool even in the hottest temps and centrally wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to keep you and your family safe and secure.