697 Prospect Street-Under Contract



Welcome to a rare opportunity to own NEW CONSTRUCTION in Maplewood only .7 mile stroll to the train station to NYC! 8 years of meticulous design, planning & construction, drawing upon a lifetime of expertise, have birthed a home that marries timeless elegance, but all BRAND NEW. Through the vintage front door, the light-filled 1st floor welcomes you w vintage inspired millwork, leaded glass details, oversized windows, & a designer gourmet kitchen featuring Bertazzoni Italian appliances.  Open but distinct living, dining & family rooms offer generous space + convenient access to the backyard entertaining space, making entertaining a breeze.  The 2nd floor is complete w 3 equally sized bedrooms that share a luxury hall bathroom, as well as boasting the primary suite of dreams: featuring a bedroom w stunning window bench, WIC, & a spa-like bathroom, complete with huge shower & divine soaking tub.  And don't miss the 2nd floor laundry designed for real life!  The 3rd floor lives like it's own treehouse apartment, perfect for long term guests, live-in help, etc. w a gathering room, kitchenette, full bath, large bedroom & WFH space.  The basement gives you the flexible space you need for home gym, recreation room or add'l gathering space, along with add'l bedroom+bathroom for guests.  Lawn will be leveled and seeded week of March 18,  photos have been adjusted. Please note the backyard is very wide, including everything inside of the perimeter of the black silt fence.

 

Ceiling height - basement 9ft, 1st Floor 9ft, 2nd Floor 8ft, 3rd Floor 8ft for finished areas

Trim - 1st Floor custom mud room and wainscoting, 2nd Floor custom window seat and laundry room, 3rd Floor kitchenette

Lighting - LED recessed throughout, LR glass fixture, Kitchen glass fixtures and Primary Bed linen fixtures Crate and Barrel. Remaining fixtures CB2 and West Elm

Flooring- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floors - 3 1/4" Wide Solid Plank Red Oak Hardwood Floors. Basement LVP Flooring. Primary Bath - Italian marble, Hall bath and laundry - Natural Slate.

Stair railings and bannister - Solid Red Oak throughout

 
 
 
 

1,423 square feet interior

Custom mudroom, custom wainscoting in the foyer, and DR

Serena & Lily wallpaper in DR

Custom solid oak kitchen with center island size - approximately 10 ft X 3.5 ft incorporating 3x Glass light fixtures, Italian-made Bertazzoni Heritage Range appliances, and under cabinet lighting. Signature Hardware faucet and pot filler.  2x spice rollouts, full pantry with 4x rollouts, 4x trash and recycling receptacles in rollouts, Lazy Susan corner rollout, 2x lower cabinet rollouts. Calacatta Laza Oro quartz countertops, island, and backsplash. Fireclay farmhouse sink.

LR with Crate and Barrel glass light fixture and vintage leaded glass transom window

Family room with gas fireplace insert, custom mantle, and Absolute Black honed stone surround and internet / cable connections

Powder Room with Italian floor tile, ceramic sink, West Elm light fixture

Vintage door, and leaded glass sidelights

ENTRY + MUDROOM

 

LIVING ROOM

The terra-cotta color wraps around you for cozy chats with friends.
 

Dining Room

Light, bright and modern. Entertaining with direct access to the kitchen.
 

Kitchen


A custom design with natural white oak cabinets, Italian appliances and highlights like jewelry.
 

family room

 

first floor spaces

 


1,435 square feet

Hall bath with slate floor, Delta Fixtures, Kohler toilet, and built-in medicine cabinet

Primary bath with Italian marble floor, Italian ceramic tile shower surround and bath shelf, Kohler French Gold fixtures and toilet. Victoria and Albert soaking tub, James Martin 72 “ double vanity in light oak with white stone countertop, storage tray and USB and power outlet, stall shower with bench and rain head and hand spray shower and full glass surround. 2x built-in medicine cabinets

Primary Bedroom with Crate and barrel linen light fixture, custom millwork, trim, and custom window seat. Custom walk-in closet and secondary closet, internet and cable connections

Hallway with two linen closets

3 bedrooms with full closets and West Elm light fixtures

Primary Suite

Close the door to your personal space. Relax and dream on the custom window seat. Plan outfits in the fabulous walk in closet. Soak in your own oasis in your primary bath.

Primary bathroom

 

second FLOOR Bedrooms & Spaces

The second floor features, a private primary suite, separated by a generous landing, and then, featuring three more equally size bedrooms, a hall full bath, and second floor laundry.
 

700 square feet finished 

Kitchenette with mini fridge/freezer and sink and faucet

Full bathroom with Delta fixtures, shower stall and glass shower panel

1 bedroom with full closet and West Elm light fixture

Custom closet

Internet and cable connections

Bonus room

Large storage room

THIRD FLOOR BEDROOM & SPACES

 

624 square feet finished, 1,190 square feet total

Jack and Jill entrance bath with stall shower, glass shower panel, and Delta fixtures

Laundry room with laundry sink vanity and appliance connections

Large storage room and under-the-stairs closet

Internet and Cable connections

REC ROOM

BEDROOM & SPACES

 

Outdoor Space

238 sq ft porch and 300 sq ft paver patio

2 car paver parking bay, 1 car garage

Entertainers dream directly accessible from the kitchen.

TWILIGHT PHOTOS

 

Superior walls foundation

Hardie Plank siding

Anderson windows

30 year Architectural shingle Roof

5” white seamless gutters with 4’' leaders

One car attached garage with automatic door opener, EV charging port, water outlet and two car parking space in front

Pea gravel driveway with Belgium block surround and apron

2 car paver parking bay with Belgium block

2 sump pumps, integrated french drains and sewer ejector pump

New Jersey New Home Warranty Program 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty

R-16.2  Wall Insulation

R-38 Ceiling Insulation - Fiberglass 

200 amp main breaker box in basement

60 amp  sub panel breaker box 3fl

2 zone AC/Heat - Rheem

75 Gallon Rheem Hot Water Heater  

Anderson Windows w/half grids (all windows have full screens)

LAND UPDATES:

Land has been leveled, seated, covered in protective hay and features white limelight hydrangeas at your front porch.

 

The light

The vintage details

The custom white oak kitchen

The Bertazzoni Italian appliances

The smoked glass light fixtures in the first floor

The boutique powder room with Italian tile

The oversized windows

The Serena & Lily wallpaper

The easy access for entertaining in the backyard

The private expansive backyard

The welcoming porch

The window seat in the primary bedroom

 The dream walk in closet

The Victoria and Albert soaking tub

The classic black and white Italian marble primary bathroom floor

The 3rd Floor suite with kitchen 

The Bedroom room on the 3rd floor that feels like you are in a tree house 

The "hidey hole" under the stairs for secret club meetings!

The high ceilings throughout including 9ft Basement

The generous millwork

Storage, Storage, Storage!


 
 
 

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697 Prospect Street

Maplewood NJ 07040

Listing Price: $1,999,000

6 Bedrooms

4 Full Bath / 1 Half Bath

Lot Size: 0.27 acres or 11,779 sq ft

Property Style: Custom Home

Ideal Closing: May 15, 2024

Estimated taxes 2024: $40,855

*Inquire with tax assessor for 2024 numbers


 

Vanessa Pollock

Realtor / Sales Associate

Direct: (973) 544-8484

Office: (973) 376-0033


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