38 Prospect Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 US Livingston Home

A hidden gem in one of Livingston’s nicest locations!  Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of mainstream Livingston, in a serene and absolutely lovely neighborhood, is a home full of character and charm.  Located on a quiet corner lot, this special home far surpasses what you’ve come to expect of a traditional Cape Cod home.  Here you’ll find a fusion of original detail, quality updating, and superior location that makes it the clear choice in its’ price range.

This home incorporates many elements of the popular “California Craftsman” homes, such as street-facing gables, stone fireplace & chimney, hardwood floors with ribbon detailing, and six-over-one window styles.

            The home has been thoughtfully updated to today’s standard of living with a host of improvements.  Multi-zoned gas forced-air heating & central air conditioning keep the home comfortable in any weather. The electric service was upgraded in 2000.  Skylights have been added in key areas of the home, and help to keep it bright throughout the day.

            Stepping through the front door into the living room, you immediately sense a warmth and appeal that welcomes you home. The living room is painted in an attractive faux finish that perfectly compliments the honey oak floors.  Natural light is supplied through a skylight overhead and a large bank of windows to the West, where the sun sets every day.  Winter sunsets through this window are spectacular!  The lighting has been updated with recessed hi-hats.  The large stone wood-burning fireplace with an attractive wood mantle is the focal point of the room.

            The beautiful oak flooring continues into the spacious formal dining room, where a chair rail divides a neutral solid-tone paint and attractive faux finish.  The room is as well suited for a formal meal as it is for relaxed entertaining or an everyday dinner.

            The kitchen has been updated with a classic combination of oak cabinets and white bead board paneling. The kitchen is also equipped with a dishwasher, built-in microwave oven, and a gas range.

            There are two bedrooms and one updated full bath on the first floor.  The larger of these bedrooms measures an impressive 17’ x 11’.

            Moving upstairs, you arrive in a cozy loft area on the second floor with built-in bookcases, arched & beamed ceilings, and a skylight above.  This is a wonderful place to curl up with a book or kick back and enjoy your favorite music.  The second floor is also home to two additional bedrooms and a second full bath.

            The basement has been finished nicely into a comfortable family room with enough space for a variety of activities.  The walls are wrapped with a natural wood wainscoting, and painted above in a warm Forest Green.  Berber carpeting, a natural gas fireplace, and a painted open-beam ceiling with halogen lighting provide the finishing touches that make this room so comfortable and so welcoming.  The basement is also home to a finished laundry room, a small workshop area, a utility room, and a room currently used as an exercise room.

This home is just a short walk to the Prospect Park Hiking & Biking Trail Project located on Shrewsbury Dr. between East Mount Pleasant and Laurel Avenues.  Prospect Park is a beautiful forested 29-acre parcel of Township preserved property, where a system of trails is planned for hiking and biking as well as cross country skiing and snow shoeing.