21 Stonebridge Rd Montclair NJ 07042

Seller's Description:

One of the most architecturally significant residences in Montclair, this estate is exquisite and updated. It was designed by the internationally renowned architect, C.C. Wendehack, famous for his creation of the legendary clubhouses at Winged Foot Country Club, Caracas Country Club in Venezuela and others around the world. The home, on the National Register of Historic Places for architecture and engineering, is notable for its accurately-cut stone exterior, slate roof, half-timbering, circular driveway, stone quoins, early English revival entrance and extra-wide diamond pane leaded glass casement windows which bathe the house in light. The pointed arches throughout the interior are slightly reminiscent of French style Gothic architecture. The interior features a large receiving hall with a grand rounded staircase, library with rich oak paneling, and front to back dining room. Dramatic sunken living room with oversized limestone fireplace and original French doors to a gorgeous stone conservatory and the enormous bluestone terrace, walking garden with specimen plantings and butterfly stairs leading upward to the stately black bottom pool. Custom designed eat-in kitchen with gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling wine rack, wine cooler, ice machine, Traulsen side-by-side commercial refrigerator, 6 burner Viking stove with grill, Viking warming oven, two dishwashers (Fisher-Paykel & Miele), and three sinks. The second floor features a laundry area and seven bedrooms including the master bedroom suite with fireplace, private bath and sitting room with arresting circular window. Sophisticated recreation/family room with tin ceiling, powder room, exercise room and walk-in pantry on lower level. The climate controlled three-car garage offers an ingenious year-round indoor-outdoor dog pen for at-will pet movement. This noteworthy estate has the unique characteristic of feeling grand for entertaining yet intimate for family living.