City life, Enjoyed from the Suburbs
Imagine stepping on the train, and enjoying your favorite audiobook or listening to NPR for 40 blissful, quiet minutes, then walking through the charming downtown of Summit, New Jersey, down the tree-lined streets, and up the steps to 61 Tulip street, your new home. A walkway of custom pavers adds elegance and an inviting path for you and your guests as you walk up to the home’s large front porch.
This home offers all the appeal of an older home with all the conveniences of the newest homes available, small-town living with close-to-the-city convenience, space and value without sacrificing your commute. You really can have it all. There’s no city like New York—it’s a great place to eat, enjoy museums and nightlife. And it has some of the best high-end shopping in the world. With this kind of access, you’ll be able to enjoy it whenever you like!
You can easily commute to work in the city or access the Newark International Airport in about 20 minutes for domestic or international travel. To accommodate a busy schedule, this home is less than a mile to Brayton Elementary School, Summit Middle School, and Summit High School as well as Memorial Field park for a quick game of tennis. What more could you ask for in a location?
A Complete Renovation with Modern Luxury & Vintage Charm
This 1920’s beauty was torn down to the studs in 2005 and completely rebuilt for all the charm of a vintage home with a modern layout and all the latest luxuries. The remodel began with a redesigned floor plan, combining the first floor rooms for a grand, open floor plan made for entertaining.
The first thing you notice when you walk in the entryway are the unique accents, like the old world wood-coffered ceilings. Natural-finish hardwood floors can be found throughout the first, second and third floors The first-floor powder room has been beautifully redone with reclaimed terra cotta roof tiles providing a beautiful compliment to the tilework around the mirror.
The living and dining areas both flow into the open kitchen, where you can really appreciate the upgrades, such as the South American blue limestone flooring and complimentary tile backsplash. The German-made custom Cherry cabinets and neutral marble countertops are made to last, with view-through top cabinets and plenty of storage. The island offers even more counter space and provides an eat-in dining area. The stainless Viking gas-top stove and vent hood create a striking focal point and will delight any aspiring home chef. Your built-in Sub-Zero stainless fridge with bottom-drawer freezer is roomy and surrounded with convenient pantry space. Nearby, the built-in stainless microwave keeps the countertop free of clutter.
The high ceilings and natural light make it easy to imagine your home filled with guests for a book-club meeting, holiday dinner, birthday party, or baby shower. With the fantastic location and breezy layout, this home is simply made for gatherings.
High-End Upgrades
On the second floor, you’ll find the master suite and laundry room, conveniently located to avoid trips to the basement, and two additional bedrooms. Each room has natural wood flooring, walk-in closets, and has been thoughtfully upgraded—something you won’t find in many older homes. Ceiling fans allow you to enjoy those open-window weather seasons. Dimmer switches in each room to allow you to enjoy as much natural light as possible while solid wood doors on each and every room allow you privacy when you need it.
The master retreat is a private sanctuary filled with high-end upgrades, like two walk-in closets and a room-width shower with pebble floors and dual showerheads. The master bath also features natural beige limestone flooring, Cherry cabinets and a poured-concrete sink.
Both rooms on the third floor have several windows, making the most of the natural light and quiet surroundings that you won’t find anywhere in the City. The shared full bath has natural limestone flooring, double pedestal sinks, and a walk-in shower. Guests will love the private-suite feel and privacy of their own bathroom.
The basement is equipped with plenty of storage space since the laundry room is located on the second floor for ease of use. This quiet space has tin ceilings and exposed brick walls, giving it great atmosphere. There’s more than enough room for a conversation space and a pool table, or use it as a media room, home gym, home office–it’s up to you!
A Secret Garden
Perhaps the biggest surprise this home has to offer is the backyard. The lush landscape work makes it feel like a spa retreat all your own. Heat up the grill, light the fire pit, and invite your best friends over for some lounging under the stars. Gather in the inviting conversation space and take in the beautiful water feature and fountain, or create a fountain of your own making at the wet bar. Put in an outdoor fridge, pull up your grill, and you could spend all day out here. The extended driveway will accommodate guests with ease. Up the large driveway you’ll find a detached garage ready to house your favorite import or a space to charge up an electric car.
With a new roof, easy-care concrete siding, new plumbing and wiring, as well as a beautifully landscaped backyard, this home will allow you to spend your weekends entertaining friends or exploring downtown. This home has all the character of a vintage home with none of the upkeep!
