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DEAR FUTURE HOMEOWNER, There is so much I could tell you about this house, but I'll start with the things I'll miss the most: starting each day with coffee in the sunroom, sundowners in the garden, parties in which everyone gathered around the kitchen island despite there being plenty of other spaces to hang, relaxing around the fireplace (I suggest lighting a fire on Saturday mornings. It feels especially indulgent, and there is nowhere cozier than that living room in the wintertime). And I must admit to having a soft spot for the primary bathroom, which was intentionally designed to look like a hotel, a space that asks of you nothing at all. But it was never just the house. Besides these rooms, we will miss the neighborhood, which was the perfect place to raise small children. It really is the suburban idyll we're led to believe no longer exists. Kids who ride their bikes around from dusk to dawn, block parties, neighborhood barbecues, and the best Halloween I've ever seen. We loved being walking distance to town and to the train station, which made getting into the city a breeze. We put so much into the house, each design detail was chosen with intention, each renovation done with respect to the house’s origins, but without getting too bogged down in the past. We loved this house more than is probably reasonable to admit in a letter like this. We hope you get the chance to feel the same. Sincerely, From the Current Homeowners of 179 Montague Pl
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Mudroom
9'0" x 9'2" Pantry
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BASEMENT
FAVORITE FEATURES Made for Hosting: This home was designed with gathering in mind, creating warm, welcoming spaces where neighbors, friends, and friends of friends can instantly feel at home. The Heart of Every Gathering: The custom kitchen island naturally becomes the center of it all, whether it's morning coffee, casual dinners, or a house full of guests. Personality in Every Detail: From playful wallpaper in the guest bath to beautiful vintage glass sconces in the living room, thoughtful design choices bring character, warmth, and a sense of fun throughout. Dreamy Outdoor Living: The backyard feels like a natural extension of the home and has provided the perfect setting for countless dinner parties, celebrations, and evenings spent outside. Designed to Feel Inviting: More than simply creating beautiful interiors, every detail was chosen with one goal in mind: to make anyone who walks through the door feel welcome.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS 2026 Front stairs, railing, yard + vegetable garden improvements designed by Chambers Design / Neil Chambers Exterior painting + pre-sale preparation by Wilber’s Home Improvements 2025 Third-floor bathroom leak repaired Structural beam reinforced Guest room ceiling repaired, finished + repainted Shower door seal + plumbing components replaced Bathroom floor/baseboard tile gap sealed Washing machine replaced 2024 Custom living room built-in cabinetry designed by Graff Guild Custom heavy-duty backyard swing Deck professionally refinished + restained Window glass repaired Garage door repaired 2023 Fireplace surround redesigned with teal Devol tile Radiators refinished Living room painted in Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue with Black Blue trim Attic renovated Dishwasher replaced + plumbing modified for installation 2022 Whole-house HVAC + energy-efficiency upgrade completed, including: Two Mitsubishi cold-climate heat-pump condensers 10 zoned ductless air handlers providing heating + central air Whole-house spray-foam + cellulose insulation 50-gallon hybrid heat-pump water heater Ongoing architectural + interior design engagement begun with Cristina Ioana Graff, AIA / Graff Guild 2021–2022 Major backyard + garden redesign by Chambers Design / Neil Chambers, including extensive new plantings and naturalistic meadow-style landscaping Deck added 2021 Custom kitchen renovation featuring cabinetry + island by Brooklyn Millwork, Clé Tile backsplash + hand-applied Venetian plaster Primary bathroom renovation with imported Lusso Stone vanity, custom cabinetry, Zia Tile + RH fixtures First-floor bathroom renovation with new fixtures, lighting + wallpaper Decorative Venetian plaster added to kitchen + dining room by Jersey Ice Cream Co. Whole-house electrical + lighting upgrades completed 2020 New front door + matching sidelights Whole-house interior design, renovation coordination + furnishing project begun with Jenny J. Norris Interiors
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Pollock Properties Group has been the #1 Team for Maplewood and South Orange since 2020, which has only been possible through teamwork. It sounds cliche, but it is true: we are able to provide the best, all-inclusive service in the industry through the exceptional, daring leadership and collaboration of this remarkable group.
"Collaboration requires daring leadership from everyone on the team." - Brene Brown Vanessa Pollock, Founder/Realtor, Sales Associate email: vanessapollock@kw.com | cell: 917-723-4006
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Robert Shaffron Realtor/Sales Associate
Perri Whitaker Design, Staging & Listing Coordinator, Realtor/Sales Associate
Beverly Shen Design, Staging & Listing Coordinator
Charlie Pollock Co-Founder, Realtor/Sales Associate
Office: 973-376-0033 Direct: 973-544-8484
179 MONTAGUE PLACE
SOUTH ORANGE NEW JERSEY I 07079 PROPERTY STYLE VICTORIAN LOT SIZE .29 acres
BEDROOM 5
BATHS 2.1
IDEAL CLOSING DATE 30-45 Days
DIGITAL BROCHURE