8 Franklin PlaceMontclair, NJ 07042Price: $1,099,000

A truly updated colonial w/ character, space and finesse, only a stone's throw to trains/buses to NYC. Head south....to Montclair's sensational South End! Located on the Glen Ridge border, this special home elevates fine living with 10 rooms, Brazilian HW floors, 5 spacious BRs, 4.5 baths, beautiful finishes, au-pair/in-law suite w/ full kitchen and thats JUST for starters. The lemonade porch invites you sit a spell and enjoy the idyllic Fall surroundings. Inside, the 1st floor showcases a beautiful LR, DR, K w/ center island, spacious office/sunroom, PR and mudroom off the back. Oversized windows allow for abundant sunshine to enjoy morning coffee- and marveling at the paver deck, patio & beautiful yard. Upstairs the MBR features a WIC and MB, along with 2 more BRs, Jack-n-Jill bath and 2nd fl laundry room. 3rd floor features an AMAZING open floor BR, full bath w/ Palladian window, & roomy closet. The basement will impress with a BR, full bath, rec room area & full Summer kitchen. Head out back w/ the whole gang for year-round outdoor fun, enjoying your partially fenced-in yard and two outdoor spaces. A detached 2-car garage/driveway complete the picture. Commuting is a breeze w/ a 10 minute walk to the Glen Ridge train station to NYC. Upgrades include 2-zone CAC, sump pump & French drain, paver patio, landscaping lights and more. THREE parks in the neighborhood (Glenfield, Nishuane, and Canterbury), and the best block parties in town! It doesn't get any better than this.