8 Madison Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Set high on a hill, this 4-bed, 2.1 contemporary colonial with an attached 2-car garage supports daily life efficiently and scales easily for entertaining with its versatile, elegant layout. The open-concept living room and EIK boasts glass sliders to a large moonstone patio with outdoor kitchen and spacious landscaped backyard, perfect for entertaining! The fully-loaded EIK, with access to the garage and basement, has pendant lights, SS appliances, a hooded cook's stove, a center island with quartz counters, wine fridge and more. On the 1st floor there are also rooms that function as multi-purpose spaces, including an office and den. The full, finished basement, which has been used as an art gallery, currently functions as a home theater and spa room, and has ample built-in storage. On the 2nd floor, there are 4 generous bedrooms, including a primary with track lighting, and an ensuite bath with quartz- topped double sinks, shower and supplemental heating. A spacious dressing room with laundry and a hall guest bath with tub/shower complete the 2nd floor. A pull-down attic offers additional storage. Set on over half an acre, the private backyard with outdoor kitchen and top-line hot tub is adorned with native plant gardens, mature trees, and layered lighting, creating privacy and a sense of calm without demanding heavy up upkeep. Custom built in 2014, this gracious home, with easy access to NYC transport and all the culture Montclair has to offer, is truly a rare find!