45 WEST ROAD
SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY, 07078

PARTICULARS

• Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated brick center hall Colonial offering timeless architectural charm and exceptional curb appeal

• Situated on a meticulously landscaped, level half-acre property

• 5 generously sized bedrooms

• 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

• 3 levels of gracious living space

• Prime Location

• 0.5 miles to Reeves-Reed Arboretum

• 0.8 miles to Glenwood Elementary School

• 0.9 miles to Cora Hartshorn Arboretum

• 1 mile to Short Hills Train Station

HIGHLIGHTS

• Grand center hall foyer featuring a sweeping curved staircase, harlequin-patterned flooring, decorative crown molding and two convenient coat closets

• Gracious, sun-filled formal living room with a gas fireplace framed by a classic white decorative mantel, wainscoting and French doors opening to the adjoining winterized three-season room

• Elegant formal dining room featuring bespoke designer wallcoverings, classic wainscoting and oversized newer Pella windows 

• Recently renovated and winterized three-season room featuring walls of expansive Pella windows, bluestone flooring and Pella sliding doors opening to the backyard

• Striking family room showcasing rich blue lacquered paneled walls, a fireplace with brick surround and easy access to the kitchen and three-season room

• Convenient first-floor powder room

• Kitchen

• Updated eat-in kitchen complete with sleek black granite countertops, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances (including double ovens), dual sinks and built-in wine refrigerator

• Abundant white custom cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting and additional glass-front display cabinet with decorative wallcoverings

• Generously sized breakfast area with oversized windows and Pella sliding doors opening to the backyard

• Primary Suite

• Serene primary bedroom featuring Pella windows, recessed lighting and Pella French doors opening to a private balcony

• Three spacious closets, including an oversized custom walk-in closet

• Renovated, spa-inspired ensuite bathroom featuring dual custom vanities with inset cabinetry, quartz countertops, radiant heated floors, designer brass fixtures and an oversized glass-enclosed shower with chevron-patterned tile surround and navy penny-round tile flooring

• Four additional generously sized second-floor bedrooms, including two with private ensuite bathrooms and two sharing a renovated hall bathroom, all appointed with designer tile and custom cabinetry

• One of the ensuite bedrooms serves as an ideal guest/in-law suite, featuring a vaulted ceiling, built-in bench seating, dual closets and private access via the rear staircase or through the second floor. 5th bedroom also features a renovated ensuite bathroom with vanity, marble countertop and tub/shower with white subway tile surround

• Additional ensuite bathroom showcases a Restoration Hardware vanity with marble countertop, hexagonal marble tile flooring and a glass-enclosed shower complete with white subway tile surround, penny-round tile flooring and built-in shower niche

• Renovated hall bathroom appointed with bespoke designer wallcoverings, a custom vanity with quartz countertop, hexagonal marble tile flooring and a tub/shower with white subway tile surround

• Renovated, finished lower level offering versatile additional living space with luxury vinyl flooring, updated lighting, a spacious recreation room, exercise room, renovated powder room, laundry room and large storage room with built-in shelving

• Central AC

• Heat: Forced Hot Air

• Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors

• Designer wallcoverings, sophisticated light fixtures and recessed lighting throughout

• Side door entry with a dedicated mudroom

• Convenient rear staircase

• Whole-house Generac generator 

IMPROVEMENTS

• Renovated primary bathroom (2024)

• Renovated lower-level powder room (2024)

• Renovated two additional second-floor bathrooms

• Converted two smaller bedrooms into a spacious, private guest suite featuring a vaulted ceiling and renovated ensuite bathroom

• Renovated and winterized three-season room with Pella windows and door, and electric baseboard heating (2020)

• Renovated lower level (2024)

• Converted living room fireplace to gas

• Installed recessed lighting throughout the home

• Replaced all windows throughout with Pella windows

• New Pella French doors in kitchen breakfast area, primary bedroom and additional bedroom (2020)

• Installed Yale smart lock on rear door (2026)

• New garage door and operating mechanism (2025)

• New epoxy flooring in garage (2021)

• Newer furnace and air conditioning systems, serviced annually

• New water heater (2021)

• New water softener (2025)

• Installed whole-house Generac generator, serviced annually

• Installed French drain waterproofing system and new sump pumps, serviced annually and backed by a lifetime transferable warranty (2024)

• Installed radon remediation system (2026)

• New flat roof (2020)

• Installed copper roof valleys (approximately 2024)

• Relined chimney and rebuilt chimney crown

• Repointed brickwork at front vestibule

• Replaced retaining wall and expanded driveway

• Extensive landscaping enhancements and exterior lighting improvements (2026)

EXTERIOR

• Expansive backyard featuring lush lawns, mature trees, manicured landscaping and extensive exterior lighting

• Generous bluestone patio overlooking the backyard, offering an inviting setting for outdoor dining and entertaining

• Private second-floor balcony spanning much of the rear of the home

• Oversized attached garage with epoxy flooring

• Expanded paved driveway offering ample parking

• Roof: asphalt shingle