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156 S. Irving Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Lovely Ridgewood Colonial
This beautiful Traditional Colonial home resides in one of Ridgewood's most desirable neighborhoods. Built in 1900, the home has been meticulously renovated and maintained to retain the original charm of its early years and has been enhanced with the sought after amenities of today's most discerning buyers. The beautiful interior portrays warmth and elegance with intricate architectural details, including rich wall and ceiling moldings and richly hued hardwood floors. Abundant light from the windows balances the rich tones of the chestnut trim throughout the first level of the home.
As you walk up the brick path to the charming mahogany wrap-around front porch, you will be filled with anticipation and delight at what awaits in this lovely and timeless home.
The entry foyer introduces finely detailed rooms that have been accented with beautiful millwork.
The Formal Living Room (12’ 4” x 16’ 5”), with its recessed lighting and gas fireplace, is perfect for entertaining guests. Natural light streams from the large windows overlooking the front porch, flooding the space and giving it an open and airy feel.
All of your entertaining occasions will sparkle in the light-filled Formal Dining Room (13’ x 15’ 5”), with great wood trim and perfect built-in corner china cabinet. Traditional 4 panel pocket doors provide privacy when desired in both the Living Room and Dining Room.
The Family Room (15’ 6” x 17’ 10”), with its cathedral ceilings and sky lights, was meant to be enjoyed by all. Oversized windows bathe the space in natural sunlight, making it perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Its wood-burning fireplace with a customized heatolator will keep you warm on those chilly winter nights.
The Ulrich Kitchen (10’2” x 13’6”) is spacious with great cabinetry, sub-zero refrigerator and Thermador dual fuel gas range and oven. A brick fireplace accents the eat-in area of the kitchen. Extra pantry space (3’ 9” x 9’ 11”) lines the walls right off the kitchen. Full bath with shower and door to outside deck and lovely private yard lies just beyond.
Upstairs finds a nice size Master Bedroom (12’ 7” x 13’ 8”), with charming built-in wardrobes and drawers flanking a lovely window seat. The room has great natural light which gives it a very comforting feel. A custom California closet completes this space.
Two additional sunny bedrooms, and a large tile and marble bath, round off the second level. One bedroom (12’ 7” x 13’ 3’) has double-size large closets, track lighting, and two windows, one of which overlooks a beautiful Cherry Blossom tree. The second bedroom (8’ 7” x 16’ 5”) also has large closet space as well as large picture windows overlooking the backyard. All hardwood floors lie under carpeting on second level.
Large walk up Attic has abundant storage space, including a 5’8” x 7’9” cedar closet with over 14’ of hanging space. The attic is also very well insulated and has new Pella windows with built-in blinds and two exhaust fans for cooling.
Basement is full and completely dry, with lots of shelving and immaculate laundry area. A crawl space lies under the Family Room. Bilco doors give easy access from basement to the outdoors.
The Backyard is lush, level and very private. It has been very well landscaped with lovely Hemlocks all around. An outdoor audio system fills the air with music for your parties and personal enjoyment, which you will enjoy on the 455sq ft 2-level private deck. A 6-zone sprinkler system will keep the lawn lush and green all season long.
One of the premier Villages in Northern Bergen County, Ridgewood is known for its excellent school system, outstanding recreational facilities and thriving downtown district with many fines shops and restaurants. Home to many professionals and the award-winning Valley Hospital, Ridgewood’s residents enjoy all of the delights of small town life, while the wonders of New York City are only a short drive away (about 20 miles). The residence is easily accessible to the award winning schools, bus, and rail services.
Home Features
· Bus on corner for commute to NYC, or short walk to town for train, shopping, dining schools, town pool, or saddle river bike path
· Only 20 miles to midtown NYC
· Low property taxes - $12,757
· Wood floors, pocket doors, wood trim throughout
· Ulrich kitchen with Subzero refrigerator and Thermador Dual fuel gas range and oven and ceramic floor tiling
· Family room with cathedral ceiling and skylights
· Stereo wiring inside family room, with speakers in kitchen and on outside deck
· Gas line to BBQ on deck (Weber grill included)
· Large walk-up attic with lots of storage space, including a walk-in cedar closet
· Steel and wood shelves in basement
· Whole house humidifier
· Central air and forced hot air
· Individual thermostat electric baseboard heaters in most rooms for added comfort
· Insulation in attic floor and blown into walls of house
· Triple track storm windows
· Custom window blinds and curtains – included
· 2 Fireplaces (one gas and one wood-burning)
· Custom california closets
· Electric door 2-car garage with button to open from house and garage, with storage attic
· ADT central security alarm and fire/CO2 system
· Washer and dryer in full basement with new hot water heater and additional storage shelves and bilco steel doors to yard
· In-ground 6-zone sprinkler system
· Professional landscaping and private backyard
· Large 2-level private deck (approximately 455 sq. ft.)
· Tile and marble bathroom
· Built-in cabinetry and window seat in bedroom
· Mahogany tongue and groove flooring on front porch with all season rails and banisters
· Approximately $300,000 in home improvements
· Property size 50 x 165
· Excellent curb appeal
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