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Metuchen,NJ 08840
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $338
Subdivision Woodwild
MLS Listing ID 2561721M
Style Colonial,Victorian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1932
Annual Tax Amount $27,507
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.489 Acres
Acres 0.4894
Lot Dimensions 114X187
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source CJMLS API
Property Description
This exquisite 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath Victorian Colonial is one of Metuchen's most distinguished homes. This 4,500 sq ft masterpiece blends classic architecture with high-end modern conveniences. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the wrap-around front and back porches, charming gazebo, and mature gardens. Across the street, Woodwild Park offers endless natural beauty. Enter inside to a grand foyer and discover rich hardwood floors, intricate millwork, and two beautifully crafted staircases. The main level offers a stately home office with custom built-ins, a sunlit formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and an expansive formal dining room with French doors that open to the porchseamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor entertaining. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, featuring a tin ceiling, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and an airy dining area with views of the picturesque backyard. The adjacent family room showcases a striking custom fireplace, creating a warm, inviting space for gatherings and relaxation. Two conveniently located first-floor bathrooms and a rare three-car garage with direct access to a mudroom ensure everyday practicality meets luxury. Upstairs, six spacious bedrooms and four full bathrooms offer plenty of space for family and guests. The primary suite is fantastic, complete with French doors opening to a private balcony, a two-sided gas fireplace shared with the spa-like ensuite, a soaking tub, separate shower room, dressing area, and an expansive walk-in closet. Thoughtful details throughoutincluding handcrafted woodwork, elegant lighting, and seamless flowelevate this home's character and charm. Additional features include a full basement with workshop, storage, and exterior access, an oversized paver driveway, and ambient outdoor lighting to enjoy the home's lush surroundings. All of this is just moments from Metuchen's vibrant downtown, known for its restaurants, shops, and direct train access to NYC.
Location
State NJ
County Middlesex
Zoning R1A
Rooms
Other Rooms Shed(s)
Basement Full,Laundry Facilities,Utility Room
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Eat-in Kitchen,Granite/Corian Countertops,Pantry,Separate Dining Area
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level,Security System,Dining Room,Bath Full,Bath Half,Unfinished/Other Room,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen,Library/Office,Living Room,Other Room(s),5 (+) Bedrooms,Bath Main,Bath Other,Bath Second,Bath Third,None
Heating Forced Air,Zoned,Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling Zoned
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Gas,Wood Burning
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lawn Sprinklers,Open Porch(es),Storage Shed,Yard
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool None
Utilities Available Underground Utilities
Roof Type Asphalt
Porch Porch
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Near Public Transit,Near Shopping,Near Train
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial,Victorian
Others
Senior Community no
Tax ID 0900096000000030
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
Energy Description Natural Gas
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