CLASSIC ELEGANCE:  195 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ

195 Highland Avenue - Front View

Experience the upscale lifestyle and understated elegance of this custom-built Short Hills home where luxury and leisure meet. Better than new, this residence offers everything that home buyers want today and more, including architectural interest, an open concept floor plan, a spectacular chef's kitchen, lower-level and third-floor living spaces, and a private 0.73-acre property on a preeminent street in the heart of Old Short Hills. The rear of the home is encircled with French doors adding light to every room. The fireside family room is a stunner and is open to the heart of the house -- a beautiful designer kitchen with professional-grade appliances, a large center island with seating, and a gracious breakfast area. A third-floor two-room suite with a full bath and two lower-level rec rooms provide space for all.

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VIRTUAL TOURS / INTERACTIVE FLOOR PLAN

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In this virtual tour, you will be able to walk through the home, see the floor plan, view additional photos of the property, arrange furniture using the floor planner, and even view an area map.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

195 Highland Avenue Front View Of HomeEntry to this magnificent home is accessed through a private drive, creating a commanding presence and promising no less. Peace and privacy abound in this idyllic setting, far from the world yet only a few minutes from the Short Hills NJ Transit Train Station, which offers convenient service to Hoboken and New York Penn Station.

195 Highland Avenue - Living RoomThe impressive Entry Hall, with its original wood staircase, custom doorways, beautiful moldings, and soaring ceilings, offers guests a glimpse of the grandeur that awaits every turn. Flanking the Entry Hall is an elegant fireside Living Room and banquet-sized formal Dining Room, boasting windows and offering spaces perfect for intimate gatherings and large events.


195 Highland Avenue - Living RoomAnchored on the beautiful hardwood flooring and set beneath beautiful moldings and architectural interest at every turn, the fireside formal Living Room is elegant, welcoming guests with warmth and grandeur.

195 Highland Avenue Dining RoomA banquet-scale, fireside formal dining room with custom wainscoting and triple window sets the tone for lavish entertaining under a dramatic crown molding, offering the perfect space for small and large dinner gatherings. Holidays and every day will offer a very special experience.


195 Highland Avenue KitchenAt the very heart of the home is the spacious Kitchen with walls of windows offering complete visibility of the grounds. The gourmet Kitchen is high-end, embellished with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a Dacor 6-burner range, and an oversized center island with seating. The kitchen also features a large pantry, offering abundant storage.

195 Highland Avenue Breakfast RoomConnected to the kitchen, one will find a convenient breakfast room offering walls of windows and an abundance of natural light. This room also provides convenient access to the rear patio for easy al fresco entertaining.

195 Highland Avenue Family RoomThe epitome of gathering is a sun-drenched Family Room encompassing walls of windows dramatic high ceilings.

195 Highland Avenue Master SuiteFive bedrooms reside on the second floor, each with large closets. The luxurious main suite offers the homeowner a serene, generously sized fireside bedroom and sitting room. Furthermore, the master bath is richly finished with an oversized stall shower, a soaking tub, and a double-sink vanity. The bedroom offers generous views of the perfectly manicured grounds.

195 Highland Avenue Exercise RoomThe third floor offers two additional light filled bedrooms with architectural interest at every turn. An additional bath adds functionality and convenience. 

195 Highland Avenue - Recreation RoomThe Lower Level is expansive, with an assortment of rooms created for the individual tastes of its occupants, including two recreation rooms, a wet bar, a wine cellar, a utility room, and a storage room.

195 Highland Avenue - Rear PropertyThe grounds are breathtaking, with sweeping lawns and mature landscaping.  From morning coffee to late-night dinner parties, there isn't a perfect place to start or finish the day. A two-car garage offers the ultimate convenience and offers additional storage.

The technical systems are exactly what one would expect in a home of this caliber, with sophisticated state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems, a security system, and a built-in natural gas generator.

This estate awaits that extraordinary buyer who appreciates fine craftsmanship, modern conveniences and all that Short Hills has to offer.


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