Modern Sophistication: 3 Hemshire Drive, Livingston, NJ

Build your dream home in Livingston NJ! Featuring quality levels far surpassing ordinary new construction, this is a home that will stand the test of time. This new construction residence was designed by renowned architect Thomas Baio AIA, with refinements and construction by the preeminent CitiScape Builders Group in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Ideally situated on a quiet tree lined street, this extraordinary smart home boasts over 8,300 square feet of bespoke living space blending the best of both traditional and modern design sensibilities. A quintessential luxury residence with classic curb appeal on almost one acre of flat property, the home showcases both sophisticated high design and alluring warmth. Featuring a soaring 20' foyer, 7 large bedrooms all with luxurious private baths, an open floor plan, upscale chef's kitchen, relaxing primary suite, first floor office and guest suite, rear staircase to all three levels, walkout basement and expansive grounds with a bluestone paver covered patio, Hartru tennis court and spectacular inground salt water pool. The gourmet kitchen opens to the sumptuous family room, boasting a wall of windows, custom cabinetry, striking quartz countertops, large center island, breakfast room, walk-in pantry, nearby butler's pantry with wet bar and Thermador appliances. The generous primary suite offers a comfortable and serene setting with gas fireplace, two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath. Four additional en-suite bedrooms and laundry finish the second floor. The customizable, large walk-out lower level includes 10' ceilings, bedroom with full bath, wet bar & recreation area. High-efficiency windows, custom closets, designer fixtures and 3-car garage all add to the home's cachet. Still time to customize, pick finishes and add upscale options such as an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, cabana and home theater!
Please be advised that these are not actual photos of the property but rather artist renderings of what the property could look like. Some of the extensive landscaping shown is an upgrade.
PRINTABLE MATERIALS
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FlOOR PLAN RENDERINGS
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Lower Level:
SPECIAL FEATURES
Estimated Completion: Summer 2023
- Approximate square footage: 8,334 (1st & 2nd Floor = 5,892 square feet + 2,442 square feet finished basement)
- 7 Bedrooms / 7.1 Bathrooms / Finished Walk-Out Basement / 3 Car Attached Garage (786 square feet)
- Lot Size: 0.95 Acre / Flat Private Lot With Over 21,600 Square Feet Behind Home
- SMART Home (Smart Lock, Ring Doorbell, Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostats)
- New construction with builder's 10-year warranty (10-2-1)
- Builder: CitiScape Builders Group (www.citiscapebg.com / @citiscapebg)
- Architect: Thomas Baio Architecture (www.thomasbaioarchitect.com)
First Floor
- Approximate square footage: 2,592 square feet
- Ceiling height: 10'
- 5" solid plank select grade red oak hardwood floors (herringbone pattern in foyer)
- 2 Zone heating & cooling with Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat
- Recessed LED lighting throughout
- Baseboard molding throughout
- Crown molding throughout
- Covered front porch with blue stone paver flooring (15' x 6')
- Custom front staircase with additional rear staircase to all levels
- Chandelier with electric lift (allowance at preferred vendor)
- Two entry coat closets
- Custom trim
Dining Room (14' x 15')
- Custom coffered ceilings
- Chandelier (allowance at preferred vendor)
- Pass-through butler's pantry with wet bar, ice maker and refrigerator (6' x 7')
- One 16' x 8' sliding glass doors to patio and two French doors
- Gas fireplace with marble surround with wood mantel & trim
- Internet/cable connection
- 1st floor bedroom en suite (14' x 10') with separate entrance
- Walk-in closet with shelving system
- Internet/cable connection
- Full bath with walk-in shower w/glass door & tile flooring
- Optional office/Music Room (16' x 9')
- Quartz counters (Buyer chooses from 3 provided options)
- Double-stacked cabinets to the ceiling with backlit glass upper cabinets
- Cabinet pulls (buyer chooses from 3 provided styles)
- Under cabinet lighting
- Tile backsplash (buyer chooses from 3 provided options)
- 3 Pendant lights over island (allowance at preferred vendor)
- High-end stainless steel appliances
- Thermador 72" refrigerator/freezer (36" /36" columns)
- Thermador 48" gas cooktop & Thermador 48" hood
- Thermador double 30" wall ovens
- Thermador microwave drawer in island
- Miele dishwasher
- Insinkerator garbage disposal
- Pot filler
- Walk-in pantry w/shelving (4' x 7')
- Optional beverage station
- Eat-in breakfast area open to family room
- Private location off mudroom
- Walk-in closet w/custom shelving system
- Internet/cable connection for TV
- Access from garage
- Bench and built-ins for storage
- Closet with shelving system
- Access to rear staircase
Second Floor
- Approximate square footage: 3,300 square feet
- Ceiling height: 9'
- 5" solid plank select grade red oak hardwood floors
- 2 zone heating & cooling w/Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats
- 5 en suite bedrooms
- Recessed LED lighting throughout
- Baseboard moldings throughout
- Crown molding throughout
- Attic access (from hallway)
- Tray ceiling (12' height)
- Gas fireplace
- Choice of chandelier or ceiling fan (Allowance at preferred vendor)
- Separate zone for heating & cooling w/Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat
- Internet/cable connection for TV
- Two large walk-in closets w/custom closet systems (14' x 14') & (8' x 8')
- Tray ceiling (12' height)
- Heated tile floors
- 2 large single vanities
- Water closet
- Linen storage
- Large glass-enclosed shower (6' x 6') with 2 sets of 4 Body Sprays, large rainshower head, 2 handheld Sprays and bench
- Free-standing soaking tub
- Walk-in closet w/custom shelving system
- Internet/cable connection for TV
- Walk-in closet w/custom shelving system
- Internet/cable connection for TV
- Walk-in closet w/custom shelving system
- Internet/cable connection for TV
- Walk-in closet w/custom shelving system
- Internet/cable connection for TV
- Hookup for washer and gas dryer (washer & dryer not included)
- Quartz countertops, sink, lower and upper cabinets
Lower Level
- Approximate square footage: 2,442 square feet
- Ceiling Height: 10'
- Separate zone heating & cooling w/Honeywell Wi-fi thermostat
- Recessed LED lighting throughout
- Baseboard molding throughout
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring (buyer chooses from 3 color choices of vinyl flooring)
- 2 Sump pumps w/ battery backup system and secondary DC pumps
- Sewer ejector for the wet bar and full bath waste
- No visible columns
- Internet/Cable connection
- Closet with custom closet system
- Full bath with stall shower
- Tile flooring
- Quartz counters, sink, cabinetry, beverage refrigerator & icemaker
- Internet/Cable connection
- Internet/Cable connection
Gym/Office/Playroom (15' x 15')
Storage Closet
Optional Second Laundry Room and/or Dog Spa
Mechanical Room (15' x 9')
Exterior Details
- Hardie Shingle exterior throughout or Hardie Shingle, cultured stone & board & batten exterior
- 30-Year limited lifetime architectural asphalt shingle roof
- Asphalt driveway with entrance apron of Belgium block pavers
- 3 car garage (at ground level) with 2 Car width driveway and circular driveway
- Dedicated electric car charging lines for two cars
- Bluestone paver front porch
- 8' arched solid double mahogany front entry door w/smart lock
- Gutters: 5" white seamless gutters with 3" leaders
- Bluestone paver rear paver patio (1,082 square feet) with natural gas BBQ connections. 441 square feet of patio is covered with recessed lights and fan.
- Ring doorbell
- Landscaping package to include sod, irrigation system and approximately 20 Green Giant Arborvitaes. Will keep any healthy trees and shrubs on property.
- Gunite saltwater pool with heater and new equipment
- Hartru full size tennis court
Building Materials
- 5/8" sheetrock for ceilings only in garage, 1/2" everywhere else & 1/2" Sheetrock for Walls
- R21 wall Insulation
- R38 attic Insulation
- Poured concrete foundation
- 400 amp electrical service
- 5 Zone with 3 HVAC units - Rheem (or comparable brand)
- Two 11 gallon per minute rated tankless hot water heaters with hot water loop (two atmospheric 75 gal tank heaters can be selected)
- Anderson 400 Series with grids (all operating windows have full screens & sliding doors have sliding screens)
- LED recessed lighting (buyer picks Temp 3000K-5000K)
- Solid wood doors in bedrooms and bathrooms
Interior Paint & Floor Stain
- Floor Stain: buyer chooses stain color
- Wall Paint: flat finish for entire home (Benjamin Moore Paint) buyers to choose color
- Ceilings: Benjamin Moore White Flat
- Trim & Doors: Benjamin Moore White semi-gloss
The Buyer acknowledges that variations may appear in all natural wood products, marble, granite, tiles and quartz countertops. Specified materials, if not readily available, may be replaced by similar items to avoid construction delays, at the Seller's sole discretion. The architectural plans and renderings are for reference only, and any item, including but not limited to, features, components, and layouts, as set forth in the mentioned plans, remain subject to revision, modification and/or deletion at the Seller's sole discretion. Any plans provided are solely for information purposes and the actual understanding remains subject to the parties entering into a formal Agreement.
Possible Upgrades As Of 9-26-2022
Possible upgrade examples depend on the current phase of construction & procurement of materials.
Please ask if you have a specific upgrade in mind that is not on the list below.
Kitchen Upgrades
- Thermador warming drawer
- Thermador refrigerator drawer
- Thermador freezer drawer
- Thermador ice maker with water & waste lines and connection box
- Thermador built-in programable coffee system
- Thermador cup warming drawer
- Beverage center with Thermador ice maker, beverage refrigerator, Thermador built-in programable coffee system, sink, glass upper cabinets with LED lighting, customized drawers with organizers. (This option can be installed in the Primary Suite as well)
- Glass upper cabinets with LED lighting (per double door cabinet)
- Second dishwasher
- Prep sink in island with faucet
- Upgrade kitchen faucet to Voice IQ
- Upgrade kitchen faucet to sensor touch
- Instant hot water dispenser at main sink
- Add KitchenAid mixer lift
- Quartz countertops Upgrade 1
- Quartz countertops Upgrade 2
- Natural stone countertops
- Many additional options available to customize kitchen with pullouts or other accessories
- Upgrade to full custom kitchen cabinets
Bathroom Upgrades
- LED lit anti-fog mirrors for Primary bathroom 72"x36" (2)
- LED lit anti-fog mirrors for bathrooms with showers or tubs 24"x36" (6)
- Electric heated floor with Wi-Fi thermostat Primary bath
- Electric heated floor with Wi-Fi thermostat en suite bath (per en suite bath)
- Touchless bathroom faucets to buyers' specifications
- Electronic heated smart toilets with built-in bidet as per buyers' specifications
Finish & Miscellaneous Upgrades
- 5" solid plank select grade white oak hardwood floors
- Upgraded fireplace surround or wall. Price TBD based on buyers' specifications
- Garage epoxy floor treatment
- Sound attenuation batt insulation in ceilings, bathrooms, Primary bedroom, etc.
- Glass-enclosed wine room storage with climate control to buyers' specifications
- Natural stone in bathrooms to buyers' specifications
- Upgraded tile and tile patterns as per buyers' specifications
- Built-ins as per buyers' specifications
Mechanical Upgrades
- Whole house natural gas generator with transfer switches and load banks
- Additional car charging port 9.6KW Hr.
- Dual water softener with entire house filters to reduce lead, PFOA/PFOS and cysts. Removes .5 to 3 microns of particles
- Reverse osmosis water filter
- Three humidifiers on HVAC systems (one on each floor) with digital controls
- Central vacuum system
- Supply and install Speed Queen TR7 & DR7 washer & dryer each set
- Heated driveway
- Full home automation to buyers' specifications
Basement Upgrades
- Gym floor with interlocking rubber tiles and mirrored wall 15'x8'
- Home theater price TBD based on buyers' specifications
- Wine room price TBD based on buyers' specifications
- Pet wash station 24" x 42" shower base with waterproofing, drain, hot and cold water supply, and hand-held spray head.
- Secondary laundry room with washer and dryer connections and floor drain
Exterior Upgrades
- All bluestone in lieu of Cambridge XL bluestone pavers
- Upgraded landscaping per buyers' specifications
- Convert tennis court to sports court
- Brick veneer facade
Backyard Upgrades
- Outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, sink, 2 beverage refrigerators, ice maker, and trash bin
- 6' high white vinyl privacy fencing
- Electric retractable walkable pool cover
- Covered cabana 20' x 26' with 6' x 10' full bathroom (enclosed) 60" linear fireplace and TV connections
- Sunken circular lower patio with 3' gas firepit in the center.
- Curved staircase to the walk-out lower level and upper patio
Please Note: This Upgrade Sheet represents work that is not included in the Purchase agreement. Infinity Holdings 6 LLC will price all selected upgrades at the time of selection. Due to supply chain issues from the Pandemic and current market conditions, Infinity Holdings 6 LLC reserves its rights for schedule and cost adjustments associated with each upgrade selection depending on cost escalations from material suppliers and any of it's Subcontractors or Vendors. Any additional Upgrades requested that are not listed above will be priced and added to this sheet as a revision if acceptable to the Seller. Schedule impacts will be determined at the time of final Upgrade selections. We cannot proceed with the work outlined in this Upgrade Sheet without your written authorization.
Previous Work Completed By CitiScape Builders Group


*The information above is deemed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and is subject to change.