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RIDGEWOOD NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced today that it has listed a beautiful, early 20th Century, Manor-style Tudor home in the “Old Country Club” section of the Village. The property, located at 455 Knollwood Road, is listed at $1.85 million.
“This enchanting home is truly a neighborhood treasure, with one of the most unique vantage points in Ridgewood and breathtaking views that stretch all the way to Manhattan,” said Amy Bourque, an agent with Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, who is representing the property in the real estate marketplace. “The home also comes with some unique history, as the property was once part of the site of the “Old” Ridgewood Country Club. Once the Country Club relocated in the late 1920s, this wonderful home and select others were built in this bucolic setting.”
Almost 100 years ago, as a premier golf course location, many came from all over the region to the “Old” Ridgewood Country Club for its expansive vistas, to try their skills on the links, to grab a meal, or even swim at the clubhouse. At that time, Donald Ross, one of the preeminent golf course architects of the era, is said to have called the site “one of the most beautiful spots for a golf course in America.” When the country club relocated in 1929, the Knollwood Road neighborhood would be one of the first to be built in this section of Ridgewood.
Situated on a nearly 30,000 square-foot corner lot, the seven-bedroom, six-bath, three-floor home is as beautiful inside as the property is outdoors. Entering the home through the entrance foyer, the main level of the home is equipped with a sizable sunken living room, paneled library, custom Hammer and Nail eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, family room, and powder room. Via a staircase located inside the home’s fairy tale turret, the second floor is home to the master bedroom suite with deluxe en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms connected by a “Jack and Jill” bathroom, and one additional bedroom. The upper level of the home is equipped with the remaining three bedrooms, a full bathroom and storage. The home also has a full, finished basement with recreation room, as well as attractive moldings and hardwood floors throughout.
The outside of this grand home includes a private backyard oasis surrounded by flourishing gardens, a sandstone patio, and in-ground pool. The landscaping and gardens were featured as part of the 2018 Women’s Gardeners of Ridgewood Secret Gardens Tour. The outdoor spaces also include a screened porch and built in outdoor grill. The stone and stucco home is equipped with a two-car garage, central air conditioning, gas fireplace, home security system and central vacuum. The home is close to several parks, local schools, shopping, transportation and houses of worship.
For more information on this amazing home, call Amy Bourque at 201-704-4651.
