68 OSBORNE ST

Lovingly preserved 5-bedroom Arts & Crafts Colonial on a tree-lined street in highly desirable Glen Ridge, close to shops, restaurants, Montclair’s cultural hub & NYC transport. Located within Glen Ridge's renowned school district, this special home won the Historical Society’s Preservation Award for its tasteful & accurate restoration. Step from the expansive front porch into the foyer w guest closet & admire the intricate ribboned parquet floors, stained glass windows, dramatic oak moldings & built-in accents. Beamed ceilings grace the formal dining rm & living rm, which also feature parquet floors & wainscoting. An elegant gas FP takes center stage in the living rm, which opens through oak columns to the dining rm & eat-in kitchen beyond. The updated, gourmet eat-in kitchen boasts wide-plank floors, Portuguese tile backsplashes, exposed brick, custom cabinets, bistro-style seating , recessed lights & SS appls, incl a luxury Italian Verona stove w hood. From the kitchen there’s access to a mudrm & backyard, & to the large full, unfinished walk-out basement w utilities & storage. The 2nd floor boasts 4 generous bedrooms, a hall linen closet & full bath w pedestal sink, tile floor & shower/tub. The 3rd floor incl a newly carpeted 5th bedroom w walk-in closet & a spacious unfinished area that could be an office or 6th bedroom & 2nd full bath. Private fenced backyard offers room for a deck &/or garage. A great opportunity to own a piece of Glen Ridge history & make it your own.