695 Prospect

Maplewood, NJ 07040

SUB-DIVIDABLE LOT in beautiful Maplewood! Build your dream home, restore this 1890 Victorian to its original grandeur - all the options are yours! This Victorian home has all the bones to be the grand lady it was originally designed to be in 1890. The original inlaid wood floors, the incredible wooden staircase and bannister, with unique architectural detail, all the moldings, the HUGE windows, six panel 8' pocket doors - are all original to the home. This home is reminiscent of days gone by - imagine sitting on the expansive front porch, with 6 large columns - sipping lemonade or swinging on the porch swing - catching up with your neighbors as they stop by for a visit. The first floor has 10 foot ceilings - and is where all the family living takes place. There is a large living room, and family room with a full wall of built-in bookcases. The dining room has a 10 foot wall of windows and a cove ceiling. The first floor is completed with a large eat-in kitchen with access to a screened porch and the backyard patio - and a large mudroom and half bath. At the first staircase landing there is a built-in storage bench and two antique sconces. The upper level has a large master bedrooms, with a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom and two additional bedrooms with a second full bath. On the third floor, are two additional bedrooms, with built in storage and a half bath. In the basement is the washer/dryer, a full bath and a walk out to the backyard patio. The yard has a fenced in kidney shaped cement pool with a slide, and decking with built-in seating. There is a two car stand-alone garage with stairs to access the garage's second level. There is also a basketball court on the side of the garage. All of this - PLUS - we have a letter from the town stating the property is subdividable!!! Build your dream home - there is a tremendous opportunity here. Restore history and blend in modern conveniences. Return this home to it's original glory - and/or build a home on the second lot. Great for investors or those with a vision. Home being sold "as is".