222 Upper Mountain Avenue

“My favorite house in Montclair,” says EVERYONE! Timeless elegance meets quiet, modern luxury in this breathtaking setting. Perched on 1.5 acres with lovely views of New York City skyline & surrounds, this updated Montclair gem offers an unparalleled blend of historic charm, meticulous finishes & contemporary comforts. A sophisticated lifestyle for the best of all worlds: 13 miles from Manhattan & blocks to either Watchung Plaza or vibrant Uptown with revered restaurants, cafes, shops & the NYC train.

High, coffered ceilings, huge windows, stunning staircase, meticulous architecture & celebration of detail with a comfortable, inviting scale. Olympia Dukakis called it home for almost 30 years. New family room addition leads out to expansive lawn & inviting new, private bluestone patios with impressive perennial plantings. Screened-in porch suggests another sunrise vantage point for your morning coffee.  

Upstairs, unwind in your luxurious primary ensuite with newer marble bath & fabulous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms & sitting room on the 2nd floor along with an updated hall bath. 3rd floor has another hall bath & two additional bedrooms (one used as a Rec Room) & so much storage. Dry, lower level gym or media room with wine room & laundry center.

Central Air, 3 fireplaces (2 are gas), original hardwood floors & all the upgrades. Warm & welcoming, not pretentious. 2 car stone garage with storage above. From the moment you step inside you’ll  know - - this house will make your life better!

Montclair

Can a town be all things to all people? Montclair comes close. A peaceful community with a quick commute to Manhattan, Montclair is a cultural hub offering unparalleled energy and engagement all at your fingertips.

Home to a renowned art museum, world-class jazz festival and film festival (creatively and successfully pivoted during pandemic) skating rinks and a soccer dome, manicured parks and miles of hiking trails, clothing boutiques and book stores, a blockbuster theater and an indie film house, a minor league baseball stadium and plenty of coffee shops. Walk to restaurnts and cafes, art galleries and live music, yoga and juice bars.

Our magnet schools are a national model and our adult school rivals the offerings at many colleges and speaking of which, we have Montclair State right up the hill. We are a community of people who like to learn new things and share our passions. But mostly, we are a community that thrives on supporting each other and making everyone feel welcome.

Montclair is a big town that feels like a small town, a suburb that feels like a city and a home base that feels like a vacation.

We think you’re going to love living here.

Montclair in the News, please cut and paste 

-VANITY FAIR, How One NJ Town Became a Magnet For The Media: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/08/how-one-new-jersey-town-became-a-magnet-for-the-media-elite

-Estate Section of Montclair. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/historic-architecture-small-town-feel-abound-in-the-estate-section-of-montclair-new-jersey-227036

-Historic Architecture, Small-Town Feel Abound in the Estate Section of Montclair, New Jersey: https://www.com/articles/historic-architecture-small-town-feel-abound-in-the-estate-section-of-montclair-new-jersey-227036

Grab a snack at one of these fabulous eateries:

Jackies Grillette. https://www.jackiesgrilletteonline.com/

Mercado. https://www.mercadomontclair.com/

Marcel Bakery.  https://marcelbakeryandkitchen.com/

Playgrounds:

Edgemont Park 

Brookdale Park