37 Essex Avenue

Dear Future Homeowners of 37 Essex Avenue

Believe it or not, we saw more than 60 houses in our search for the perfect home. Many of them were the standard colonial, but this house — the most charming Tudor, with a unique, flowing layout, and tons of beautiful details — was different. We loved it immediately. So much in fact, that we decided to put in an offer before even seeing the second floor! Call it destiny, fate, or intuition, we knew a chapter of our lives would play out here. Five years later, this home has exceeded all of our expectations. To put it simply, 37 Essex Avenue is magic. The afternoon light floods the house, then dances and sparkles till the last rays set. French windows perfectly frame the changing seasons and the cathedral ceilings in the primary bedroom lift your spirits nearly as high as they are. All are part of the home’s immeasurable charm. This cheerful house set the stage for our happiest times. We had breakfast in the morning sun and epic dance parties with the kids in the kitchen. There were baby showers and the births of our two children, first birthdays, dinner parties, and summer backyard get-togethers with family and friends. With food on the grill and kids running through the sprinklers, laughter filled the air. This is more than just a house. 37 Essex came with the kindest neighbors, who became dear friends. They celebrated with us, helped us out in a pinch, taught us the best way to grow a vegetable garden, and watched our daughter when labor started with our son. And with its location at the intersection of Maplewood and South Orange, just a short walk from the South Orange train station, you will feel equally part of both communities — the epitome of SOMA. Explore the myriad of parks and playgrounds that surround you. Have a blast at local events like Maplewoodstock and Porchfest, and devour all the delicious food these towns have to offer. We have absolutely loved caring for this house, updating its systems and adding improvements that made us happy, kept us comfortable and would benefit owners to come. We are sad to leave, but our work is taking us to Washington DC. We hope you find as much joy living in this happy home and wonderful neighborhood as we have. From the Current Homeowners of 37 Essex Avenue

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Walkthrough 37 Essex Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 with Pollock Properties Group

Fairytale charm meets architectural charm in this deceivingly large Maplewood Tudor!

Floor Plan

Property Overview

Living Room

Tudor architectural elements grace every inch of this warm and inviting space. You will feel embraced immediately upon entrance.

Dining Area

This beautiful space is where memories will be created for years to come. From holiday celebrations to intimate dinners, this room is absolutely the heart of the home.

Kitchen

A modern approach to a vintage classic. This kitchen will ignite the joy of cooking and entertaining

First Floor Bedroom

These large spaces with gleaming wood floors will capture your heart. Whether used for daytime play, a stress free workday, or a beautiful night's sleep, these flexible spaces have room to spare.

First Floor Bathroom

Where herringbone and geometric meet in harmony. A true artist chose the details that make this bathroom a one of a kind

masterpiece.

Second Floor En-Suite

You will be transported to the escape of your dreams, and will never want to leave this magazine worthy space. The cathedral ceilings create the type of airiness you'd expect on a dream vacation. The spa-like bathroom has the unique character and charm you have been longing to capture.

Basement

Outside Space

Favorite Features

Super cute little Tudor situated on a corner lot with lot of natural light
Soak in the beauty of the home as the sun begins and kicks light all over the home
Brand spanking new HVAC system with an integrated humidifier and wifi controlled thermostat, controllable from anywhere in the world so feels extra comfy no matter the season Hardwood floors throughout, original molding, and arched entrances (living room, hallway, bathroom) provide wonderful accents throughout the house
The floor plan is truly unique. We've yet to see another house like it in Maplewood! The flowing layout provides beautiful views of your home from one room to the next
The new updated kitchen has so many details to love. It has a beautiful farmhouse sink with an industrial kitchen faucet, wainscoting, subway tile, tin style ceiling, butcher block counters with one portion left unstained for easy meal prep, and beautiful butcher block floating shelves that give you a wonderful opportunity to express your personal style
Living room has the most charming French windows and an old world fireplace with hood shaped upper mantle
Oversized 1st floor bedrooms
Generously sized closets in both first floor bedrooms, a large walk-in closet upstairs, plus the new hidden closet
The "show-stopper" first floor bathroom is brand new and exquisitely remodeled with gold accents and tons of tile details to love – its jewel like
Trees and bushes offer plenty of privacy in the backyard where there is a large blue slate patio perfect for entertaining
Completely refurbished garage - complete with stained doors and a new cement floor
The english-style garden in our front yard comes alive each spring with beautiful plants, trees, bushes, and perennial flowers
The front patio is a delight. The beautiful dogwood and Japanese maple trees make it private and peaceful.
The upstairs primary bedroom is a total surprise. It's pretty much a heavenly escape, the perfect retreat and best of all it's massive! It has everything: light wood floors, cross beams below the cathedral ceiling, a sitting area for extra living space, a large walk-in closet, and a dreamy en-suite bathroom that is spa like with lots of lighting options.
The bathroom is high ligthed by a a vintage soaking tub and English telephone tub filler
The upstairs office nook can be easily transformed into a small nursery as the alcove perfectly fits a standard crib
The enormous basement has been prepped for finishing. It has high ceilings and more than enough space for a kids' playroom, an office and an exercise room
The house is a 15 minute walk / 4 minute drive to South Orange Train Station and an easy commute into the city. And it's perfectly situated at the intersection of Maplewood and South Orange so you really do get the best of both communities Easy access (walking distance!) to incredible food, fantastic local restaurants, cafes and bars. We love walking with the kids to True Salvage Cafe and Jackie and Son's or hopping over to The Bread Stand for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
Only 20 minutes from Newark International Airport, for all of the jetsetters out there.

List of Home Improvements

Completely refurbished garage with a new cement floor (2020)
Repaired, resurfaced, and painted all the plaster walls on 1st floor of the house (2018)
New light fixtures throughout (2018-2022)
Complete gut renovation of the Ist-floor bathroom, including floor, subfloor, and window with modern redesign (2021-2022)
Created a new closet in the hallway across from the bathroom (2021-2022)
Installed a brand new HVAC system and forced air throughout the 1st floor and basement. The system also has an integrated humidifier for winter humidity control and a smart thermostat that can be controlled from anywhere in the world. (2021). • Mini-split HVAC added to 2nd floor (2021) • Three basement windows replaced (2018)
Removed old drywall ceiling in basement (2021) • Painted floors, walls, and stairwell in basement. (2022)
Repaired the chimney flu and HVAC ventilation. Added a jack-in-the-box for flu control (2020-2021)
Repaired the front stoop. (2022)
Repaired the roof (2019)
Added an ethernet connection to the back room (2021)
Primary bath tile added to wall below mirror (2022)
Upgraded electrical panel (2021)
Removed large pine tree from side of house (2021)
Removed three large trees that had the potential of damaging the garage (2018)