781 Fairmount Ave in Chatham offers the perfect combination of size, functionality, location, and charm and is only 10 minutes from the Summit Train Station which has the most trains to NYC and the best parking! With four large bedrooms, extra recreation space, and an enviable yard, your family will have plentyof room to live, play, and grow. The first thing you'll notice is the home's park-like setting. Seated on 2.5 acres of land, this property offers a wooded area, in addition to a large green yard and professional landscaping. Mature plants and trees adorn the property, giving you a sense of peace and calm. For entertaining, the yard also includes a wood deck with gas hookup for summer parties.
From the long driveway that leads to an attached 3-car garage, walk up the flagstone pathway and open the front door to the Foyer. Let the grand staircase and two-floor ceilings take your breath away. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the whole home and large windows flood the entire house with invigorating natural light. Keep your coats and shoes hidden away in the Foyer?s two coat closets as you enter the grand Living Room.
From the magnificent wood-burning fireplace that features a marble hearth to the detailed tray ceilings, the Living Room is sure to impress your guests for years to come. You also have a Formal Dining Room with a handsome chandelier and lovely wall sconces to host your friends and family. Proceed into the Kitchen, which is any cook?s dreams come true. You'll never have to worry about prep space, thanks to an oversized granite island and an expanse of granite counter space. The Kitchen boasts top of the line JennAir and GE appliances. Put your kitchen table under the attractive hanging lights and you can look out onto the beautiful backyard while you eat family dinner at night. Off the Kitchen is a convenient First Floor Laundry Room with access to the garage. On the other side of the Kitchen is a fabulous Family Room with sweeping high ceilings, wood burning fireplace and two skylights. Work from home and store your entire book collection in the home's Study, which features handsomely detailed hardwood floors. The First Floor also includes a Powder Room for guests.
Head up the breathtaking staircase to the Second Level. Thanks to a Hallway Loft that overlooks the Foyer and Family Room, this home has a light and open ambiance. The Master Bedroom is a true beauty, with huge windows, high ceilings, and two large walk-in closets--with all the shoe and clothes storage you'll ever need. Your place of retreat might just be the Master Bathroom. The vanity includes granite countertops and two sinks, with an abundance of storage space. A huge deep-soaking bathtub with Jacuzzi jets is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. For the morning shower, a large tiled shower is waiting for you on the other side of the Master Bathroom.
There are three more well sized bedrooms on the Second Floor with hardwood floors and ample closet space. The Hallway Bathroom has a bathtub and shower, as well as a lovely granite vanity and large mirror. The adjacent Linen Closet is ideal for storage. One of the real gems of this home is the Second Floor Bonus Room. Finally, the unfinished Basement is large, clean, and dry. You?ll have all the room you?ll ever need to store holiday decorations, keepsakes, and family treasures.
Chatham, NJ boasts top-rated schools, a charming downtown area, and 50-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan via the NJ Transit train station in town. From 781 Fairmount, you are merely minutes away from the train station, the world-class Short Hills Mall, and major highways, including the Garden State Parkway, Route 24, and Route 78.…