49 Norwood Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

From curbside to inside, it is eminently apparent that this turnkey stucco and shingle Northside Colonial is sheer storybook from start to finish. No detail has been spared in this "like-new," beautifully appointed home. Three renovations/additions have virtually doubled the original square footage of the home since its purchase in 1990 to include the master bedroom suite, and open concept kitchen and great room. All the baths have been updated and windows replaced with Pella windows. Paneled wainscoting and rich hardwood floors throughout most of the home set a sophisticated tone, beginning with a fireside living room set beneath a coffered ceiling with custom built-ins and a Carrera-topped marble dry bar. The banquet-sized dining room features lovely ambient cove lighting and a recessed wine rack conducive to fine entertaining. The open concept kitchen and great room lie at the heart of the home, perfectly designed for today's comfortable lifestyle. Light maple custom cabinetry, granite countertops and high end stainless steel appliances blend beautifully in the kitchen anchored on radiant-heated tile floor, complete with a seated center island with bar sink, and overlooks a comfortable great room with a wall of built-ins. French doors open to a tiered patio that spans the rear of the home, framed by stone knee walls lined with attractive hedges. A lush level lawn beyond, complete with a sideyard vegetable garden, creates the perfect outdoor backdrop. A mudroom off the kitchen is outfitted with custom built-ins and cubbies, with access to the garage and lower patio. A charming powder room completes the picture. Front and back staircases access the second floor bedrooms, each with hardwood floors, double or walk-in custom-fitted closets and its own distinctive architectural features (one has a Carrera marble-topped built-in desk; another has a large dressing closet with stairs to full attic storage; yet another enjoys a charming window seat). Two full hall baths with quality finishes serve them. The master bedroom suite features a vaulted ceiling with plantation-shuttered skylights, walk-in custom fitted closet and a marble-clad luxury master bath with heated towel warmer, custom vanity with dressing table, and an oversized frameless shower with bench (plumbed and wired for steam). A nearby second-floor laundry adds convenience. There is a spacious lower level recreation room with natural light and marble-topped built-in cabinets, along with an expansive storage/utility room. Located in the Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School district, just blocks to downtown and New York City commuter trains, this fine home is a commuter's delight, promising fine suburban living at its best.