MODERN SOPHISTICATION: 34 Dogwood Drive, Summit, NJ

Offering the perfect blend of both contemporary and traditional styles, architectural details abound in this bright and sunny Northside residence. Just two blocks to downtown and ideally situated on nearly an acre of lush, park-like grounds with a dreamy backdrop, the Reeves Reed Arboretum nature preserve, it is refined, gracious, fun and fresh. Recently renovated from top to bottom, it is truly a delight with a spectacular new kitchen, wet bar and family room by Heidi Piron which are not only stunning but highly functional, a trademark of her consistently exceptional design. The fireside family room boasts two walls of windows and doors overlooking the lush property while a private staircase to a secluded new office suite is a welcomed surprise. A primary suite with a luxurious bath and 2 walk-in closets, two laundry centers, third floor guest suite and new lower level with additional bedroom & bath offer space for all. The rear property is truly an oasis with an expansive lawn and large bluestone patio with cooking center and wood burning firepit -- a dreamy setting for al fresco entertaining!
6 Bedrooms, 5 Full & 1 Half baths, 2 car garage, 2 fireplaces, slate/asphalt shingle roof, long sweeping drive, custom moldings and oak hardwood flooring in many areas, chef-inspired kitchen and so much more. This is the home you have been searching for to no avail, until now.
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PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Stylish sophistication meets the warm comforts of home here at the masterfully designed 34 Dogwood Drive. Serenity and privacy abound in this idyllic setting, feeling far from the world yet just minutes from the Summit NJ Transit Train Station with convenient service to Hoboken and New York Penn Station.
Thoughtfully designed in 1929 and restored to include today's modern conveniences, this modern take on a tudor offers luxury amenities & a flowing floor plan with clean lines & luxurious scale. The architectural drama astounds with the spectacular front to back entry set on handsome oak floors and generously sized dining & living rooms with impressive moldings and trim work.
The eye-catching dining room is stylishly framed with beautiful ceiling trim, framed walls and generous scale. Conveniently located nearby is a generously-sized butler's pantry with built-in cabinetry & an additional sink, perfect for the avid entertainer.
Across the foyer is the formal living room, filled with masterful trim and an eye-catching wood-burning fireplace. The formal living room leads to a wonderful surprise: a perfectly secluded enclosed porch. Perfect for outdoor entertaining on those warm summer nights. With its wood-burning fireplace, stunning mantle, luxurious wall coverings this room boasts incredible flow allowing for easy living.
The pièce de résistance is the gourmet Heidi Piron Kitchen & delightful breakfast room. The kitchen’s huge island is surrounded by top of the line appliances, stylish plumbing fixtures & elegantly coordinated pendant lights. The adjacent breakfast area is framed by large windows overlooking the expansive parking court. The breakfast room offer built-in banquet seating with leather upholstery. Adjoining the kitchen and breakfast room is the ever so functional family room. This space boasts walls of windows and doors to the expansive rear property and patio.
Ascending to the second level of the home, you'll find the luxuriously serene Master Suite featuring custom window treatments on large windows. Gracious and inviting, a luxury hotel will feel disappointing after spending a night in this wonderful room. Two large professionally outfitted closets offer ample storage space.
From the bedroom, the spa-like Master Bathroom boasts hardwood flooring, top-of-the-line plumbing fixtures, a relaxing soaking tub with large window above and a private water closet.
The remainder of the second floor boasts four generously sized bedrooms with two additiona baths, all professionally designed with custom window treatments & luxurious tile and plumbing fixtures. The third floor includes a fifth bedroom with en-suite bath.
Finally, the show-stopping lower level offers every imaginable amenity including a large recreation/media room and exercise room/bedroom with natural light and an en-suite full bath.
Perfectly proportioned, the rear grounds ensure that even the largest gatherings will feel comfortable. A custom outdoor kitchen and expansive bluestone patio with firepit are the centerpieces of the private fenced yard, punctuated with privacy plantings and garden beds.
The technical systems are exactly what one would expect in a home of this caliber, with state-of-the-art heating & cooling systems and security system.
Did someone say curb appeal? Resting on nearly one acre, 34 Dogwood Drive is a tasteful balance of masterful design, luxurious & classic comfort, awaiting that extraordinary buyer who appreciates fine craftsmanship, stylish design, modern conveniences and all that Summit has to offer. We dare you not to fall in love.
PROPERTY DETAILS
OVERVIEW
- 6 generously-sized bedrooms
- 5 Full & 1 Half baths
- Two-car attached garage
- 2 fireplaces (Living Room & Family Room)
- 0.91 lush acres
- Custom moldings and hardwood flooring in most areas
- Multiple-zone high-efficiency HVAC systems
- Expansive rear grounds with mature specimen plantings, outdoor kitchen and large bluestone patio
- Highly ranked Summit public school system
Gourmet Kitchen
- Custom Heidi Piron kitchen cabinetry
- Honed marble center island countertop
- Quartz perimeter countertops
- 48" Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer
- 48" Wolf dual fuel 6-burner gas range with griddle & two electric ovens
- Bosch dishwasher
- GE microwave
- Additional beverage refrigerator and dishwasher in beverage center
SYSTEMS
- Sophisticated heating and cooling systems
- Radiant flooring in Family Room
- 75-gallon high-efficiency water heater
- State-of-the-art security system with motion detectors and glass break sensors
EXTERIOR
- Custom entry doors
- Private, fenced rear yard
- Expansive multi-level property
- Outdoor kitchen with BBQ, refrigerator and additional storage
- Professionally landscaped and maintained 0.91 acre property
- Extensive custom landscape lighting, both front and rear
- Built-in rock speakers
- Multi-zone irrigation system
EXCLUSIONS
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