977 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

This wonderful meticulously maintained Dutch Colonial with updates galore is known as the "Hydrangea House" and is located in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District near highways, shopping and public transportation which provides access to Newark and NYC. The beautiful landscaping and blooming gardens give this home a lovely setting to relax and enjoy after a long day. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 full and one half bath rooms and central air conditioning, melding modern conveniences with the character and charm of yesteryear. The first floor has a gracious welcoming foyer with beautifully restored red-oak staircase, a large living room with a gas fireplace, an oversized formal dining room with built- in China cabinet and gas fireplace, and a den with access to a lovely sitting porch. Take notice of the moldings, many of which have been recreated. The Country kitchen with newer appliances and butler’s pantry which offers great extra work space and storage. A powder room completes the first floor. From the kitchen you can access the breath-taking fenced in back yard with a lovely flagstone patio and garden areas. The second floor features 4 of the 6 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom, has a gas fireplace, a sleeping porch and shares a "Jack and Jill" full bathroom. The third floor features the 5th and 6th bedrooms and the third full bathroom. Other features include Dental and crown molding and wood floors throughout, 3 gas fireplaces, window seat in bay window, full basement, many wood replacement windows, 2 car detached garage, newer roof, new plumbing and upgraded electrical, fenced yard with motorized gate at driveway. House rests on a 75 by x 146 lot.