Upon entering some houses, a certain ambiance prevails. This weekend, a contemporary in Upper Saddle River exudes a Zen-like feel, with loads of open spaces, huge windows, glass block walls and spiral staircases. A colonial in Emerson has a relaxed, open flow as well, with extra-large arched openings between rooms and architectural touches such as columns and molding throughout.
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SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
The 5,000-square-foot contemporary at 4 Windy Hill Court, Upper Saddle River is at the end of quiet cul-de-sac. The house, listed with Terrie O’Connor Realtors, features walls of glass, arch details and an open floor plan. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a ‘gourmet’ eat-in kitchen with lots of storage, granite counters and island with large cooking area, an indoor barbecue and a glass door leading to wraparound deck. The family room has a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling. There’s a first-floor laundry and master bedroom with doors to a private deck and a spa-like master bath. A spiral staircase leads from the living room to a loft/gym. There’s also a finished basement with recreation room, full bath and wine cellar. The property is landscaped with specimen plantings.
Listing price: $999,000. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Kathryn “Kathy” Platt at 201-934-4900, ext. 40.
The center-hall colonial at 86 Hasbrouck Ave., Emerson, was built in 2008. The house, listed with Coldwell Banker, Alpine/Closter, is located two blocks away from N.Y.C. transportation and features four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The double front doors open to a two-story entry foyer with two closets. The house has moldings and oversized windows throughout. French doors lead to an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and center island with seating, stainless-steel appliances and two pantries. The dining area opens to a paver patio in a private fenced yard. The family room is also enhanced by architectural details, including columns, archway and a marble gas fireplace. The master bedroom features a trey ceiling and the master bath has a skylight, Jacuzzi and a tiled shower.
Listing price: $728,000. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Suzanne Summers at 201-665-4772.
The 1940s colonial bungalow at 30 Forest Ave., Montvale, has been renovated and is on a cul-de-sac. The three-bedroom, two-bath house, listed with RE/MAX Legend, LLC, Mahwah, features a lemonade porch and sits on a 205-foot-deep lot with an attached garage in the back and a covered parking spot for an additional car. The living room has a fireplace, a large formal dining room and a high-ceilinged den. The first floor has a bedroom and bath with two more bedrooms and bath on the second floor. There are also four skylights in the house, and recent upgrades include a new roof in 2010, new water heater in 2009, and new windows and getters in 2007 and 2008.
Listing price: $419,900. The open house is Sunday, 2-4 p.m. For more information, call Rita Lutzer at 201-788-1140.
The townhouse at 10 Walnut Court, North Haledon, has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The Lakeside interior townhouse, listed with Weichert Realtors, Ridgewood, was built during the final phases of construction in 2005. The model home is adorned with hardwood floors and many upgrades. The eat-in kitchen has a breakfast bar and appliances with Corian countertops, wood cabinets and a slider to the patio with rock views. The family room has cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace and ceiling-to-floor windows. Listing price: $399,000. The open house is Sunday, 12-4 p.m. For more information, call Erin Kim at 917-887-7715.