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T he Hillside Club, the new con- struction rental community ideally located in the heart of Livingston, is now offering leasing opportunities for early spring occupancy. Boasting a limited collection of luxuri- ous one- and two-bedroom apartments, The Hillside Club introduces a much anticipated rental opportunity to one of New Jersey’s most desirable suburban areas. With so few apartments available and a robust waitlist, interested renters are encouraged to make an appointment now to reserve their new apartment before construction is completed this spring. “The Hillside Club is proud to deliver an upscale, maintenance-free rental life- style to an area that’s clearly thirsty for this type of residential opportunity,” said Jonathan Schwartz, executive vice pres- ident of BNE Real Estate Group. “With our compelling offer of beautiful brand- new residences, spectacular clubhouse amenities, and a central location in one of New Jersey’s highest ranked school districts, renters are strongly encouraged to lock in their lease now to ensure that they don’t miss out.” BNE Real Estate Group, the developer of renowned for-sale communities such as The Pointe at Livingston and Vizcaya, in West Orange, constructed The Hillside Club with the same commitment to qual- ity craftsmanship and superior design that the family owned firm has become recognized for. Renters who schedule an appoint- ment to visit the community’s leasing office today can take advantage of this time-sensitive opportunity to pre-lease a variety of one- and two- bedroom layouts, with limited den and loft options avail- able. With so few apartments available in the community and occupancy quickly approaching, inventory is expected to fly off the shelf. “This type of lifestyle opportunity doesn’t come along every day, and con- sidering the intensity of the local buzz, we expect the apartments at The Hillside Club to be extremely popular.” continued Schwartz. Monthly rents at The Hillside Club are currently starting from $2,495 for one-bedroom residences, ranging upwards of $4,995 for 1831-sq. ft. two-bedroom plus loft layouts. Regard- less of home size, each apartment will boast condo-style finishes such as hard- wood flooring in the living areas, plush carpeted bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows. High-efficiency washer/dryers are included within every home and abundant closet space is designed into each floor plan. Chef-in- spired kitchens offer stone countertops, a subway tiled backsplash, pendant light- ing and stainless steel appliances. Residents of the community will also enjoy modern clubhouse amenities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness studio, heated outdoor pool and complimentary WiFi. A residents’ lounge offers space to entertain with billiards, fireplace, kitchen- ette, and lounge seating. The Hillside Club is situated in a leafy neighborhood in Livingston just minutes from Routes 280, 10, and 24. In addi- tion to its easy access to highways, Liv- ingston offers a convenient commute to Manhattan via nearby NJ Transit train and bus service. Shopping and dining opportunities are abundant in the town, and attractions such as the Mall at Short Hills, Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Orange Performing Arts Center and the Pruden- tial Center are all just a short drive away. To schedule an appointment and take advantage of pre-leasing opportunities at The Hillside Club, visit RentAtHillside- Club.com or call the onsite leasing office at 973-488-6406, now open daily. The community is located at 1000 Murray Court in Livingston. 29 March 19, 2015 J N J JN BNE Real Estate proudly introduces The Hillside Club, a brand-new luxury community offering a limited collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and lifestyle amenities in the heart of Livingston. 1 Bedrooms from $2,495 2 Bedrooms from $3,295 Limited Loft & Den Layouts Available RENT NOW FOR EARLY SPRING OCCUPANCY LIVE IN THE MOMENT LEASE IN THE HEART OF LIVINGSTON. 1000 Murray Court Livingston, NJ 07039 973.488.6406 RentAtHillsideClub.com LIVINGSTON, NJ Home&Garden MARKETPLACE The Hillside Club is now pre-leasing Advertising

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The Hillside Club, the new con-struction rental community ideally located in the heart of Livingston,

is now offering leasing opportunities for early spring occupancy.

Boasting a limited collection of luxuri-ous one- and two-bedroom apartments, The Hillside Club introduces a much anticipated rental opportunity to one of New Jersey’s most desirable suburban areas. With so few apartments available and a robust waitlist, interested renters are encouraged to make an appointment now to reserve their new apartment before construction is completed this spring.

“The Hillside Club is proud to deliver an upscale, maintenance-free rental life-style to an area that’s clearly thirsty for this type of residential opportunity,” said Jonathan Schwartz, executive vice pres-ident of BNE Real Estate Group. “With our compelling offer of beautiful brand-new residences, spectacular clubhouse

amenities, and a central location in one of New Jersey’s highest ranked school districts, renters are strongly encouraged to lock in their lease now to ensure that they don’t miss out.”

BNE Real Estate Group, the developer of renowned for-sale communities such as The Pointe at Livingston and Vizcaya, in West Orange, constructed The Hillside Club with the same commitment to qual-ity craftsmanship and superior design that the family owned firm has become recognized for.

Renters who schedule an appoint-ment to visit the community’s leasing office today can take advantage of this time-sensitive opportunity to pre-lease a variety of one- and two- bedroom layouts, with limited den and loft options avail-able. With so few apartments available in the community and occupancy quickly approaching, inventory is expected to fly off the shelf.

“This type of lifestyle opportunity

doesn’t come along every day, and con-sidering the intensity of the local buzz, we expect the apartments at The Hillside Club to be extremely popular.” continued Schwartz.

Monthly rents at The Hillside Club are currently starting from $2,495 for one-bedroom residences, ranging upwards of $4,995 for 1831-sq. ft. two-bedroom plus loft layouts. Regard-less of home size, each apartment will boast condo-style finishes such as hard-wood flooring in the living areas, plush carpeted bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows. High-efficiency washer/dryers are included within every home and abundant closet space is designed into each floor plan. Chef-in-spired kitchens offer stone countertops, a subway tiled backsplash, pendant light-ing and stainless steel appliances.

Residents of the community will also enjoy modern clubhouse amenities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness studio,

heated outdoor pool and complimentary WiFi. A residents’ lounge offers space to entertain with billiards, fireplace, kitchen-ette, and lounge seating.

The Hillside Club is situated in a leafy neighborhood in Livingston just minutes from Routes 280, 10, and 24. In addi-tion to its easy access to highways, Liv-ingston offers a convenient commute to Manhattan via nearby NJ Transit train and bus service. Shopping and dining opportunities are abundant in the town, and attractions such as the Mall at Short Hills, Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Orange Performing Arts Center and the Pruden-tial Center are all just a short drive away.

To schedule an appointment and take advantage of pre-leasing opportunities at The Hillside Club, visit RentAtHillside-Club.com or call the onsite leasing office at 973-488-6406, now open daily. The community is located at 1000 Murray Court in Livingston.

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BNE Real Estate proudly introduces The Hillside Club, a brand-new luxury community offering a limited collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and lifestyle amenities in the heart of Livingston.

• 1 Bedrooms from $2,495 • 2 Bedrooms from $3,295 • Limited Loft & Den Layouts Available

RENT NOW FOR EARLY SPRING OCCUPANCY

LIVEIN THE MOMENTLEASE IN THE HEART OF LIVINGSTON.

1000 Murray Court • Livingston, NJ 07039 • 973.488.6406 • RentAtHillsideClub.com

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N ew Jerseyans weary of snow shoveling and de-ic-ing their cars are breathing a collective sigh of relief as spring emerges in the Garden State.

At Vizcaya, the luxury gated community in West Orange, residents are also welcoming the incoming warm weather, but for an entirely different reason. Vizcaya comes alive in the spring, with numerous outdoor amenities, including manicured walking paths and a grand terrace that overlooks the hill-tops of western Essex County.

Winter is not an unpleasant season — residents enjoy covered parking and all snow removal is han-dled by the staff — but spring brings new life, new activities, and a beautiful landscape. It’s a combina-tion that drove strong sales traffic to the community in 2014, leaving only the last few luxury townhomes and single-level residences available in the nearly sold out community.

“Home buyers who want to throw their snow shovel in the trash for good and come enjoy the intimate, resort-like lifestyle we offer at Vizcaya still have several good options available, even as the inventory gets smaller by the day,” said Kristina Hedden, Vice President of Marketing at BNE Real Estate Group, the developer of Vizcaya. “Spring is a popular time to buy here, and we expect a lot of interest in the remaining townhome and condo-style layouts, so we are urging anyone who has their heart set on the highly-amenitized, service-oriented lifestyle Vizcaya is known for to act quickly to ensure their place in the community.”

Vizcaya is a five-star residential community that graces a hilltop in scenic Western Essex County. Overlooking a canopy of trees, it stands out as one

of the most beautiful luxury communities in New Jersey. The main building, with its traditional stone façade and European-inspired architecture, serves as the centerpiece of the estate. Luxury townhomes, manicured gardens and landscaped walking paths surround the main building.

“I first visited Vizcaya with a friend who was thinking about moving here, and once I saw the townhomes, I decided that this was the place for me,” said one Vizcaya resident. “I purchased one and I haven’t looked back. I rave about this place to anyone who will listen. No more aggravation or worry about maintaining a single-family home. I can travel and leave everything to the staff to take care of. I really enjoy my freedom living here at Vizcaya.”

Priced from $799,990, the townhomes include three bedrooms, 3.5-baths and up to 3,955 square feet of multi-level living space. All of the homes boast chef-inspired kitchens with breakfast nook, expansive living rooms, formal dining rooms, and stunning, two-story entrance foyer. Comfortable bedrooms are highlighted by an exceptional master suite, featuring his and hers walk-in closets, a pri-vate sitting area, and a five-piece master bath with shower, separate soaking tub and dual sinks.

Townhome buyers have the option of upgrading the lower level to a finished space ideal for enter-tainment and hobbies, such as a media room, game room, wine cellar or tasting room with wet bar. Ele-vators are available in select locations.

Families appreciate the personal privacy and independence the townhomes offer each member of their household. Downsizing couples find the extra bedrooms and flexible layouts especially con-

venient for hosting guests. New residents enjoy hav-ing more free time, an amenity-rich lifestyle and less maintenance.

In the main building, remaining single-level res-idences boast two to three bedrooms, 2 ½-3 baths and up to 2,617 square feet of living space, with only one remaining, priced at $1,437,990. Immedi-ate closing dates are available.

Popular amenities at Vizcaya, such as the sauna, steam, massage rooms, state-of-the-art fitness cen-ter, yoga/aerobics studio, tennis court and heated indoor and outdoor pools, provide residents a year-round vacation-like experience just steps from their front door. White glove services including compli-mentary valet parking, gated security and 24-hour concierge service enhance the lifestyle experience.

The community is a short drive away from sev-eral gourmet restaurants, local shops, boutiques, parks and entertainment venues. The acclaimed Paper Mill Playhouse and The Mall at Short Hills are both nearby. The South Mountain Reservation and Turtle Back Zoo are just around the corner. Recre-ational opportunities abound with municipal and county parks, private and public golf courses, and preserved natural woodlands found throughout the 12 mile town.

Manhattan is conveniently located approximately 25 miles east, while New Jersey Transit rail stations are nearby in Millburn and South Orange.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call 973-325-6712 or visit VizcayaNJ.com. The sales center is open daily by appointment from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., six days a week (closed on Thursday), and is located at 1 Metzger Drive, West Orange.

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Sima and Javid Hakakian with their son, Jonathan, who works part time with them. Photo courtesy J&S Designer Flooring

J&S Designer Flooring has been serving New Jersey homeowners for 26 years, the past 15 from their expansive Morristown showroom.

The story of J&S and its owners Javid and Sima Haka-kian, embodies the American dream. The couple, both of Iranian Jewish decent, migrated to the area shortly after the Iranian revolution and started their business from their small home. Today, J&S is comprised of a 20,000 sq. ft. showroom in the heart of Morristown, supported by a professional and experienced team of thirty plus employees. In addition, they operate a sep-arate warehouse and an outlet store in Cedar Knolls.

The seemingly infinite showroom features an unequaled selection of intricately woven Persian mas-terpieces, one of kind vegetable–dyed rugs, contempo-rary and transitional Tibetans, heirloom antiques, hard-wood flooring, as well as complete range of carpeting, including the prestigious Stark line, for which J&S is an exclusive dealer in NJ. “People should come to see why our showroom has grown to be one of the coun-try’s largest and finest,” says Javid. “The most common feedback we receive from people visiting our showroom is that they feel inspired and become excited about dis-covering so many options that they didn’t know existed. Just hearing that gives me satisfaction and makes all the hard work worthwhile.” Sima adds, “So many of our customers have become friends; and they started out just by coming in to look at the collection, and now they come to our home for holiday dinners.”

“We feel so fortunate to have settled in such a won-derful community, and we are proud to have based both our business and our family in Morristown,” says Javid. Sima and Javid are both active in Jewish philanthropy and they have belonged to the Mount Freedom Jewish Center for over twenty years. The couple is also known for holding events at the store including seminars, char-ity functions, and book signings.

“We are hands on in every project, regardless of the size,” he adds. “Our source of pride is not in the size of our showroom or the thousands of rugs and carpets in our inventory, but in our professional team and the care and attention that we provide to every single client, every day of the week. This has been and will continue to be the foundation of our business.”

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Organized and clutter free

Eileen Bergman

W ith April just around the corner we are in the process of prepar-ing our homes for Passover. The

holiday requires much preparation and in depth cleaning. It is also a special time for family to gather and celebrate the holiday with beautiful rituals and special foods.

While you take the time to prepare your home for the holiday, think about taking a step beyond the basic vacuum-ing and dusting that you typically do. For example, what’s in your front hall closet? When was the last time you emptied out every item in the closet including the shelf with the scarves, hats, gloves, flashlights, and umbrellas? When your guests arrive for the Seder, do you have any space or extra hangers to hang up their coats, or do you throw all of your guests’ coats on your bed?

In order to make The Coat Closet Chal-lenge productive, you need to dig down deep into your soul when you examine every article of clothing that you pull out from the closet. For example, let’s start with your winter coats. How many do you have? When was the last time you wore each of them? Do they bring you joy when you put them on?

I was taught to purchase good quality classic clothing that lasts and does not go out of style. For those of you who know me, you have seen me in my Lands End coat in an awful/dull shade of blue (what was I thinking) that I’ve had for at least 20 years. I can’t kill the thing, but guess what? It keeps me warm and it’s my go-to coat when I am dressing casual. And did I mention that it’s machine washable?

Even though I hate the color, it does stand out in a crowd and my husband is happy that I have one less item in basic black in the closet. Would I give it away? Not until it falls apart. Bottom line, I wear it and it keeps me warm. I remember loaning it to my niece during a trip to San Francisco and she commented about

how “cozy” it felt to wear. In the case of this particular coat, there are enough joy-ful reasons to keep it. Can you say that about every coat in your closet?

Both my parents were products of the depression, so their mentality was to keep everything because some day the “bubble may burst.” I did not inherit that gene, for me less is truly more. I don’t keep an abundance of clothing; therefore cleaning out my front hall closet was an easy task. I ended up donating a few scarves and some pairs of gloves. I found umbrellas that were broken and hard to open so they got tossed. I am waiting to get a second shelf installed so that we can keep the hats separate from the gloves and scarves, but for now it works. And better yet, if you were to visit my home wearing a winter coat, I have room to hang it up in my front hall closet.

You may read this and think to your-self, “It’s just a closet, what’s the big deal?” Well here is my take on it…how we maintain our home is a reflection of who we are. How do you want to present your-self? If you are feeling overwhelmed with clutter and too many visual distractions, it can detract from your ability to concen-trate, be productive, and bottom line you don’t know what you have. So start small, pick a specific space in your home — and go for it! I am confident that you will feel great when you accomplish the de-clutter-ing process of just one space!

And for goodness sakes - enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and let them know just how special they are to you. Give them each a big hug and tell them how much you love them. Please let me know if you take the coat closet challenge and how it worked for you.

Happy Organizing!

Eileen Bergman is a Professional Orga-nizer located in West Orange. She may be reached by e-mail at [email protected] for feedback and suggestions for future articles.

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Cabinets Direct USA earns awards

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complimentsC abinets Direct USA with showrooms in Livingston, Orange (on the West Orange border), Paramus, Wayne,

and Toms River, has earned both the 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award and the Best of Houzz 2015 Service Awards.The coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award reflects an exemplary year of ser-vice provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. “Only about five percent of the remodeling-kitchen and bathroom companies in New Jersey per-form consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.”

Cabinets Direct USA has also been awarded the “Best of Houzz” for Cus-tomer Satisfaction selection by Houzz, the leading platform for home remod-eling and design. Cabinets Direct USA

was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodel-ing, and design industry professionals.

“We’re delighted to recognize Cab-inets Direct USA among our ‘Best Of’ professionals as judged by our commu-nity of homeowners and design enthu-siasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz.

Cabinets Direct is located at 518 Rt. 10 West, Livingston, next to Fortun-off Backyard Store and Staples and at 566 White Street, Orange, on the West Orange border. The showrooms are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 973-676-6700 or visit cabinetsdirectusa.com.

S avona Tile is a new and exciting tile retailer and tile distributor with

retail showrooms and dis-tribution centers in Green Brook and also in Whitehall, PA. We are dedicated to providing high-end imported stone, porcelain, glass, and ceramic tile without high end-pricing. We are extremely proud of our beautiful and expansive tile show-rooms, as well as our tile surplus centers where you are sure to find a great bar-gain. Our experienced and helpful staff can guide you every step of the way — we are the only tile retailer in the area that offers free professional design assistance with any purchase.

We stock the latest trends as well as traditional looks — from rustic to contemporary and everything in between, we have it all including wide variety of wood grain tile planks, glass tile collections, mosaics, accents, glazed porcelain, marble, and natu-ral stone tile.

We also have a full line of setting material and products for the most expe-rienced professional to the do-it-your-selfer. No matter what the space, Savona Tile is here to make that space shine. We are open seven days a week, and con-veniently located off several major high-ways. Stop in today. We are here to help, and our design pros are ready to listen.

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ARLENE GONNELLAOffi ce: 973.467.7576Cell: 201.306.1357www.Gonnellateam.com

“Arlene is a proud supporter of AJC-Global Jewish Advocacy”#1 Agent Nationally for Weichert Realtors for 10 years!

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If your home is currently listed with a real estate broker, this is not intended to be a solicitation of the listing.

46 Slayton Drive, Short Hills, $1,999,000

Perfect in every way! Totally renovated to the highest speci� cations by present owner. � e home has everything you ever wanted, gorgeous Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with state of the art appliances. Incredible 1st � oor Master Suite w/ walk-in California closet & spa-like Master Bath with shower over Tub. 2 more bedrooms on the 1st level, two bedrooms share a bath on the 2nd level. Lower Level with natural light from windows & doors has a bedroom and bath, kitchen and Family Room that opens to blue stone patio & massive .518 acre of property with pool! Heated attached 2 car garage!

� is Mint condition Center Hall Colonial sits on .45 of an acre of beautifully manicured property with waterfall, pond and gazebo. Has Gourmet eat-in Kitchen with Family room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning Fireplace. Gorgeous Master Suite with huge custom walk-in closet and spa-like bath with radiant heated � oors plus 3 more bedrooms and 3 more gorgeous baths complete the 2nd � oor. Every amenity; sound system, moldings, many built-ins and wine cellar.

Welcome to your dream home, Historic Hartshorn Home built in 1913. Ideally located on 1.35 acres of totally level property. Fully restored to perfection by present owner. Huge Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with center island & walk-in pantry totally open to gracious Family Room. � is home is an oasis of relaxation, surrounded by peaceful gardens with perennials and stone walls, including a beautiful courtyard. Perfect for entertaining. Every Bath is new.

Grand Historic Hartshorn Home with High Ceilings, period details, spectacular 32 by 37 great room with � replace, conservatory, Leonardis Kitchen and all new bathrooms, gorgeous wood paneled library, beautifully � nished basement too! Carriage house has living area with 1.5 bath and 14 by 27 living room with � replace. Ideally located on 1.82 acres of totally level property. Paddle tennis court. Plenty of room for a pool!

21 North Taylor Road, Short Hills. $1,748,000

19 Western Drive, Short Hills. $2,575,000.120 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, $2,495,000

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$100 million in closed transactions for the year. In 2013, Arlene set a record for Essex and Morris coun-ties for sales price with her sale of 220 Hartshorn Drive for $7,500,000. Arlene has been ranked the #1 real estate agent in the Millburn-Short Hills mar-ket for nine years, including 2014. She was also named the number one agent in the national com-pany of Weichert Realtors for 10 consecutive years. Arlene’s 30 years of experience and expertise is simply unmatched.

Arlene goes above and beyond for her clients. Whether it’s buying or selling a home, Arlene guides you through every step of the process, and is a trusted advisor on all matters.

Arlene is proud to introduce her new listing, 4 Chelsea Drive in Livingston. Asking $2,288,000. This Bel Air estate luxury, modern home was custom built by the current owner to the highest specifications. It features an indoor pool, 6,800 square feet with a perfect floor plan, and is walking distance to two temples, one just across the street. It also offers high ceilings, solar pan-els, and three car garage. Call Arlene, 201-306-1357 today for a showing.

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As a result of my passion and strengths as a people-person, my local upbringing, and being a part of a real estate family, I ventured into the world of real estate as a residential sales associate. My creativity, eye for detail, and years of knowledge as a lifelong Essex County resident are what enable me to be successful in matching clients with their ideal properties. Honesty and loyalty to my clients are always my top priority. My goal is to satisfy my clients’ specifications on every level including location, aesthetics, and amenities in order to find them their “dream home.” Every day, I look forward to working with new and returning cli-ents, whether they are looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in property.

The towns that I cover are Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Roseland, West Orange, South Orange, and Maple-wood, and the surrounding areas. If you are looking to find the home of your dreams this spring or sell the one your currently live in, contact me at 973-476-4242 or [email protected].

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