325 Ravine Dr South Orange NJ 07079

Seller's Description:

<B>THE FINE ART OF LUXURY LIVING ...</B><BR>Is Embodied in This Masterpiece Custom HomeNestled in seclusion on a lush, wooded 3/4 acre at the edge of a ravine, and located on one of South Orange's most prestigious roads, is an exquisite thoughtfully-built, custom-designed home filled with natural light, the finest amenities, and sprawling open living space that spills from room to room. Adhering to the owner's artistic vision of marrying the distinctiveness of New York-style loft space with the charm of a wooded Vermont hideaway, this gracious home, custom built in 1984, was also meant to serve as the idyllic showcase for a notable art collection. Designed by a recognized architect and published in several prominent publications, the residence boasts a very airy feel and highly unique layout. Its impeccable condition has been further enhanced over the years with an expansion in 1990, a complete renovation in 2004 that included a new kitchen, new heat & AC, new water tank, new mechanicals and flooring, and a brand new roof in 2006. Comfortable and elegant, this home affords the perfect setting for both quiet time and entertaining. Off the large foyer sits a generously-sized kitchen, dining room, and family room with a fireplace and skylights, all of which are open to one another except for a dividing area of closets. The newly renovated custom kitchen with a large center island features Pietra Serina natural stone counters, custom white lacquer cabinets, a D cor gas burner, top-of-the-line GE appliances, instant hot water and two stainless sinks. On the home's opposite end is a grand living room with soaring two-story ceilings, as well as a library that's completely built in (which could double as a 4th BR) and a powder room. The stunning master wing tucked away at the far side of the home boasts a huge walk-in closet, dressing room and private bath with a skylight, Jacuzzi tub, glass shower stall, bidet plus toilet. From the master BR you can descend to the