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431 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901

41 Valley View Avenue, Summit, New Jersey

Wonderfully nestled in a lovely Franklin Elementary School neighborhood, this impressive circa 1903 Victorian home boasts superb curb appeal, boasting picturesque grounds that are dotted with flowering trees and pristine garden beds that surround a delightful front bluestone patio. An idyllic wraparound rocking chair porch is set beneath ceiling fans that circulate the summer breezes, harkening back to the carefree days of its earlier era of landed gentry. A grand turret distinguishes the exterior of the home, enhanced with 9 foot high ceilings on first floor, distinctive period details and stained glass windows on the inside, while major additions and renovations in 1994 have brought the home into the 21st century.

Dining RoomFront Porch

Breakfast RoomKitchenFamily Room

Living Room

Checkerboard marble floors are de rigueur for the vintage reception foyer that introduces a formal living room crowned with elaborate plaster relief trims and anchored on original quarter-hewn Douglas fir floors. A wood-burning fireplace, ceiling medallion and graceful bowed window are lovely embellishments to this room, while the elegant dining room features a ceiling medallion, paneled wainscoting and chair rail, along with a service area for formal entertaining. A unique pub room off the living room has a built-in “church pew” wet bar and counter seating, with four whimsical custom stained glass windows that make social gatherings special, while a handsome library with beamed ceilings and stained glass window offers a quiet respite.

The kitchen is at the heart of the home enhanced with a symphony of textures -- a tin ceiling, crisp white bead board custom cabinetry (painted in 2015), granite countertops and high-end appliances, along with seated center island. A cozy breakfast nook with banquette seating enjoys bay-windowed backyard views and overlooks an inviting step-down family room with French doors that open to the rear patio. A door from the kitchen opens to an Ipe wood deck that spans the rear of the home, complete with an outdoor kitchen and custom cabinetry that runs along the deck, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, with pretty flowering trees that heighten the experience. A delightful garden room with green Lhota slate floor and high ceilings offers a private niche off the family room for reading

or intimate conversation, with French doors that lead to the deck and hot tub/spa. A nearby first-floor laundry room adds convenience.

The master suite was added to the home, privately set on the second floor with a dressing room with custom-fitted walk-in closet and an unique octagon-shaped bedroom with windows on eight sides, wainscoting all around and a high turreted ceiling. The updated (2010) master bath includes an ornate custom vanity, marble and mosaic tile floor, frameless steam shower and custom stainless glass window. Three additional bedrooms each have custom-fitted double or walk-in closets, with charming vintage architectural touches in select rooms. A hall bath offers an oversized shower and deep soaking tub, along with two focal stained glass windows.

A private guest suite resides on the third floor, complete with a sitting room, dressing room and library area with built-ins, plus a full bath.The finished lower level another floor of versatile space comprised of a recreation room, home library with built-ins, wine room and a second half bath. A restored barn converted to a two-car garage (with third bay) is located at the rear of the property and features a second-floor game room with wood-burning stove for extra recreation.

Pub Room

Master Bedroom

Set on almost a half acre property, complete with a vegetable garden for the gardening aficionado, this Victorian gem will enchant the homebuyer looking for a distinctive home that is spacious, historic and special!

special features• Five Bedroom and three full and 2 half Bath

Victorian home, circa 1903

• Major addition/ renovation of home in 1994 by Rob Keller which included: Kitchen, Family Room, Garden Room, Pub Room, Library and Master Bedroom Suite

• Great flow for both formal and casual entertaining, both indoors and outdoors

• Architectural details representative of era of home such as custom stained glass windows (1994)

• Front and rear staircases

• Restored Barn with two- car garage (with third bay), wood burning stove on second floor, and lift from first to second floor

• 0.46 of an acre with level rear yard

• Franklin School Elementary School neighborhood

• Convenient location to NYC train with Mid-Town Direct train service, schools and shopping

mechanical systems• Amana furnace with one-zone forced air heat for

Kitchen, Family Room, Garden Room, Pub Room, Library and Master Bedroom Suite

• Utica boiler with radiator steam heat for original part of house

• Two zones of air conditioning

• Rheem 75-gallon gas hot water heater, new 2011

• Electrical system updated 2008

• Security system with central station burglar and fire

• Hot tub

• Underground sprinkler system for entire yard

inclusionsStereo system in Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Pub Room, Library & Porch (wired for speakers in Pub Room & Library); Stereo system & TV in Master Bedroom; Yamaha surround sound system with 4 speakers & flat screen TV in Recreation Room; LG washer & dryer (new 2014), 3 desks in Lower Level Library, & refrigerator in Systems Room (all in “as is” condition)

Property AssessmentsLand: $252,800 Building: $402,100

2015 Taxes: $27,617 Lot Size: .46 acres

The Peck-Gumport Team

Linda PeckVoice Mail: (908) 376-2729

Cell: (908) 377-8036

Email: lpeck@lsrnj.com

Pamela GumportVoice Mail: (908) 376-2738

Cell: (908) 451-2389

Email: pgumport@lsrnj.com

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