5 Franklin Place , Montclair, NJ 07042

Welcome to this 20-year-young Colonial home, just minutes from the NYC train station. A circular driveway leads you to an all-brick exterior with antique stained glass accents. The main level has a double height foyer, a sunlit, spacious formal living room with French doors leading to a patio, a large family room perfect for movie night, a newly renovated chef's kitchen complete with sleek granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, including a built-in microwave & wine fridge, an oversized dining room, a convenient home office, and powder room. Upstairs, the primary suite features two walk-in closets, a renovated ensuite bathroom with double sinks, a stall shower, a jetted tub & access to a private balcony. There are four more spacious bedrooms, two of which have ensuite bathrooms. Enjoy a cozy, loft-like den, a hallway bath, and a convenient laundry center to complete the second floor. The basement provides ample storage and houses the utilities, including two water heaters from 2021 and a two-zone HVAC system (one unit also from 2021). Outside, find mature plantings & perennial gardens with a gazebo, a fountain & a rose garden - truly magical! Property is fully fenced, has a 2 car built in garage with commercial mat flooring, oversized gutters, french drains & a sump pump, underground sprinklers & a whole house generator! Welcome Home!