25 Clive Hills Road, Short Hills NJ

25 Clive Hills Road Front Photo

Better than new with an understated elegance rarely found in newer construction today, this beautiful seven bedroom home has been extensively upgraded in every corner. From the expresso hardwood floors to luxurious custom baths to a spectacular Master Bedroom suite with his & her dressing rooms to a backyard oasis that rivals the most exclusive resorts, vacationing away from home will be a distant memory. This is a home built for today's luxury home buyer ... be prepared to fall in love.

7 Bedrooms, 5.1 Baths, 2 1/2 Car Garage, open floor plan, custom upgrades throughout, spectacular heated in-ground pool surrounded by Travertine terraces and so much more.  Click here to see the MLS listing and photos for this home.  Additional information not found on the MLS can be found below.

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PROPERTY OVERVIEW

25 Clive Hills Road Entry Hall

Experience the upscale lifestyle and understated elegance of this New York City-chic custom-built Short Hills home where luxury and leisure meet. Better than new, this 2012 residence exceeds its original construction with enhancements that include fabulous custom master bedroom closets, high-end bath upgrades, inground pool and amazing terraces that make this home so special.

A gracious two-story entry foyer, high ceilings and wide entries, an open floor plan and a soft palette of neutral colors set against sleek espresso hardwood floors are designed with today's home buyer in mind. An open concept living room and formal dining room with a distinctive coffered ceiling afford seamless entertaining, connected by a butler's bar and pantry to the heart of the home -- a beautiful designer kitchen with top-of-the-line professional-grade appliances and large center island with seating, sunlit breakfast area and a fireside great room with floor-to-ceiling focal stone gas fireplace that together access a Travertine tile patio that spans the picturesque rear property. 

25 Clive Hills Road Pool At NightA free-form pool and spa with remote-control functions are the centerpiece of the private fenced yard, punctuated with privacy plantings and garden beds. An outdoor stone fireplace with input for a flat screen TV above tops the charts for the sports aficionado, accompanied by a summer kitchen with bar seating for the ultimate in al fresco entertaining. An ensuite bedroom and bath located nearby are ideal as guest quarters. A mud room with access to the two and a half- car attached garage adds convenience, while a first-floor home office/library with two walls of built-in bookcases and French doors off the front hallway enhances the home's cachet and versatility.

An open hallway on the second floor overlooks the foyer below and introduces well-appointed bedrooms with hardwood floors and walk-in closets in all but one. Four of the bedrooms are ensuite -- two pairs joined by sumptuous Jack and Jill baths. The romantic master bedroom is set off on its own, featuring a marble stone gas fireplace, tray ceiling with ambient cove lighting, hardwood floors and lofty picture-windowed property views. There are his- and her- room-size custom-fitted walk-in 25 Clive Hills Road Master Bedroom Closetclosets and a luxurious master bath that includes a double vanity, built-in boudoir, deep jetted tub, oversized steam shower and separate commode. All of the baths feature custom Porcelanosa tile. A well-equipped laundry center off the hallway is an added bonus, along with stairs that lead to a large private fully-carpeted third floor playroom/home office or exercise room -- buyer's choice!

Extra leisure space is to be enjoyed in the expansive lower level, finished with high ceilings and neutral wall-to-wall carpeting throughout two spacious recreation and/or game rooms, an exercise area and an ensuite bedroom with adjoining bath and shower.

Attractive extras include Hunter Douglas custom window treatments, underground sprinkler system, outdoor accent lighting, outdoor and basement sound system, central vacuum system, Generac back-up gas generator, and more.

Step into this extraordinary residence and be prepared to fall in love.

 

PROPERTY DETAILS

    

     OVERVIEW

  • Stunning custom home featuring everything that home buyers want today and more:
    • Open concept floor plan
    • Fresh, modern colors throughout
    • Dark hardwood floors
    • Beautiful, well-appointed custom baths
    • Flexible bedroom configuration
    • Finished basement
    • Finished attic
    • Dual staircases between first and second floors
    • Second floor laundry
    • Plenty of storage including walk-in closets throughout
    • Outdoor entertaining with large free-form in-ground pool and expansive Travertine terraces
    • Fully fenced rear yard with large play area
    • Prestigious Short Hills school system

     EXTERIOR

  • Custom entry doors with glass sidelights
  • High efficiency windows by Pella
  • FIrst floor, attached 2 1/2 car oversized garage
  • Private, fenced rear oasis featuring:
    • Heated free form, in-ground Gunite pool with hot tub
    • Jandy pool equipment
    • Remote control system for pool operation and multi-color pool lights
    • Multi-level Travertine patios and terraces
    • Cooking center with refrigerator and Weber natural gas barbecue grill
    • Outdoor fireplace with TV hookup above
    • Sonos sound system
    • Full bath accessible from patio
  • Professionally landscaped and maintained 0.48 acre property
  • Extensive custom landscape lighting, both front and rear
  • Automated sprinkler system
  • Rear patio has footings approved for future expansion
  • Swing set included

 

     INTERIOR (First and Second Levels)

  • Open concept floor plan with 7 bedroom and 5.1 baths:
    • Five second floor bedrooms, all ensuite with private or Jack/Jill baths and all but one with walk-in closets
    • First floor bedroom with ensuite full bath
    • Lower level bedroom with ensuite full bath
  • Front to back two-story Foyer featuring a sweeping, open staircase
  • 9 foot ceilings throughout first floor
  • Expresso stained hardwood floors throughout
  • Custom cabinetry and millwork with crown molding in all rooms
  • Coffered ceiling in Dining Room and Family Room
  • Several rooms with custom window seats
  • Recessed lighting in most rooms
  • All baths featuring Porcelanosa floor-to-ceiling tile and designer plumbing fixtures
  • Professionally installed Hunter Douglas custom window treatments
  • Back staircase between first and second floors
  • Two gas fireplaces
    • Family Room
    • Master Bedroom
  • Kitchen
    • Custom cabinetry with upper glass doors
    • Granite counter tops
    • Expansive center island with breakfast bar and second sink
    • Large walk-in pantry with custom shelving
    • Viking 48" range with 8 high output gas burners and two ovens
    • Commericial grade exhaust system by Best
    • SubZero 48" built-in refrigerator/freezer
    • Miele dishwasher
    • Sharp microwave drawer in center island
    • Disposer
    • Undercabinet and in-cabinet lighting
  • Butler's Pantry
    • Custom cherry cabinets
    • Wet bar
    • Marvel wine refrigerator
    • Undercabinet lighting
  • Master Suite
    • Privately located in the rear of home near the convenient back staircase
    • Tray ceiling
    • Large windows providing stunning views of rear yard
    • Gas fireplace with custom floor-to-ceiling stone tile
    • His and her room-size custom-fitted walk-in closets, each with windows and extensive cabinetry throughout, hers featuring two separate areas for clothing and shoes/accessories
    • Master Bath features oversized steam shower, double vanity, deep jetted soaking tub, built-in boudoir and separate commode
  • Second Floor Laundry Center
    • LG front-loading washer
    • LG gas dryer
    • Sink
    • Storage cabinetry
    • Counterspace for folding laundry
  • Mud Room
    • Private entrance from driveway
    • Convenient access to oversized 2 1/2 car garage
    • Ample storage space
    • Hanging hooks
    • Bench seating

 

     INTERIOR (Third Floor)

  • Walk-Up Third Floor finished Attic
  • Recessed lighting
  • Fully carpeted
  • Utility Room
  • Generous walk-in Storage Room

     INTERIOR (Lower Level)

  • Extra high concrete foundation
  • Rec/Game Room
  • Media Area
  • Exercise Area
  • Sonos sound system
  • Bedroom with ensuite Full Bath
  • Utility Room
  • Storage Closets

 

     SYSTEMS

  • 400 AMP electric service with copper wire throughout
  • Generac whole-house backup natural gas generator
  • Sonos sound system (rear patio and basement)
  • M&S whole house music/intercom system (integrated with front door bell)
  • Security system
  • Central vacuum system
  • Sump pump
  • Bradford White 75 gallon high efficiency, high recovery water heater
  • Four zone (two units) high-efficiency forced air heating and cooling:
    • Zone 1: Lower Level
    • Zone 2: First Floor
    • Zone 3: Master Bedroom
    • Zone 4: Second/Third Floors
    • Honeywell humidifier for Zones 1 & 2