Sharon Vopal's Featured Listings

Updated Victorian - NYC Direct trains

Price: $750000
Beds: 7
Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Roomy rooms that are oh-so comfortable, three working fireplaces on the first floor and two brand new fab bathrooms on the second. A spacious master suite with lux new bath and versatile dressing room, and a flexible floor plan that easily accommodates a third floor au-pair suite suggest an abundance of extras, yet it is only the beginning.

Just refinished hardwood floors throughout the home, freshly painted exterior, new asphalt driveway, new roof, gutters, water heater, stone front steps, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances--this home is loved and has been maintained that way. Perhaps the greatest feature of the home is how the original richness of the fantastic period details have been so superbly and lovingly maintained--nothing signifies this better than the extraordinary, church-quality leaded and stained glass windows and doors that grace the walls of this magnificent and gracious home.

There is nothing else like it in South Orange.

COMMUTING TO NYC - Village jitney picks up at Montrose and Hartford and offers NYC Midtown Direct trains or Hoboken Express access. Or there's a 2 minute drive to Mountain Station just 0.7 miles away.

New Victorian - 0.2 miles to NYC trains

Price: $1795000
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description:

Beautiful 5BR Victorian with 4 finished floors on double lot to-be-built in one of Madison's most idyllic of neighborhoods. Just .2 miles from NYC direct trains. Go ahead & build your dream home. What an opportunity! Rare oversized lot can accomodate an optional in-ground pool, pool-house & oh-so private, gorgeously landscaped courtyard. But it's what's standard that you'll find just as impressive--fab custom kitchen, must-have mudroom with cubbies & closet, key kitchen pantry closet, beautifully finished lower level w/full bath is the perfect au-pair suite, master suite w/his & her WIC, 2nd floor laundry room, front open sitting porch & rear screened porch, paver driveway and underground lawn sprinklers. Other options for buyers could include a custom wine cellar, fantastic bar area and/or media room, and two additional fireplaces. Ready for 2010 school year.

Totally updated...NYC direct trains

Price: $-1
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: A picture perfect home that's totally updated, shows just beautifully, is perfectly situated for the ultimate in-town conveniences and has so much to offer—truly deceiving, this is no small Cape! The heart of this home is its' fabulous eat-in kitchen! This gorgeous kitchen has a center island, stunning cathedral tray ceiling detail, loads of cabinets, more than ample counter space, the convenience of an adjacent mudroom entrance from the garage and access to the rear deck and backyard. A spacious living room, formal dining room, first floor bedroom and just renovated full bath complete the home's first floor. Two more bedrooms, a bonus room and a second totally renovated full bath make up the second floor layout. The home's beautiful interior spaces offer real flexibility too—use the 2nd floor bonus room as an office or den, and you'll just love all of that extra living space in the finished basement too. Outdoor spaces are just as impressive, with a spacious, tasteful deck off the eat-in-kitchen that overlooks a huge, level backyard with storage shed. Sweetly situated in an absolutely idyllic little neighborhood, you'll enjoy unrivaled convenience with an easy distance to everything—town, NYC direct trains, school, shops, restaurants, movie theater, library, YMCA and more. This home has it all!

Spacious Spring Ridge Penthouse

Price: $-1
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: The home's layout is spacious and welcoming, boasting an open floor plan with skylights and dramatic cathedral ceilings. There are two ample-sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms--both with new sinks and faucets. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet with organizers, a wonderful skylight, and ensuite bath. The kitchen, open to the dining room and living room, has a versatile breakfast bar, window over the sink, and boasts a new stainless steel dishwasher, electric stove and ceramic tile flooring. The second bedroom has a double closet with access to attic storage and sliding glass doors leading to the private balcony with all new fiberglass Permafloor decking. This gorgeous townhome also features an unfinished basement with large, useful storage room. There is a one car, detached garage with epoxy painted flooring that's just steps from this top floor unit. Super convenient to major highways, Routes 78 and 287, shopping and restaurants. Recent updating includes: All interior walls, ceilings & trim painted, new front entry door, new stainless steel dishwasher & kitchen stove, new ceramic tile kitchen floor, new bath sinks & faucets, new CAC installed, new fiberglass “Permafloor” balcony decking, new hot water heater, all new door hardware, heating registers & switches/outlets, new faux-wood window blinds, garage floor with epoxy floor coating.

Midwood Terrace Retreat

Price: $-1
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: This stately and impressive Carriage House is one of Madison's finest gracious estate homes. Unbelievably private, this stunning Colonial with five bedrooms, three full and one half baths is located in one of the finest neighborhoods in Madison and is beautifully situated on .86 acres of secluded property that is surrounded by fully mature trees. Everything about the home--from its' private rear entry off a gravel driveway, its' gracious entry, and the wonderful flow of the floor plan--has the feel of a stately New England coastal garden home. An arched, covered breezeway adorned in white lattice panels leads from the circular gravel drive and main house to an oversized, two-car garage with loft space. A small courtyard area sits between the kitchen entrance and the main rear entrance foyer. A brick walkway leads past the main entry to a beautiful bluestone patio that overlooks the expansive rear yard. The home’s interior spaces are just as gracious. The spacious kitchen offers large, combined but comfortable spaces--a great room with fireplace and a breakfast room framed by a large picture window. Adjacent to the kitchen is a beautifully detailed butler's pantry with painted cabinetry, wet bar with hammered copper sink and, as a backdrop, a dramatic cathedral window. A matching cathedral window sits above the doorway in the main rear entry directly across from the butler’s pantry. Across from the kitchen is the large, open living room with a second fireplace and three sets of French doors that spill onto the bluestone patio and overlook the rear lawn. An easy, circular flow leads from the living room to the large formal dining room at the front of the house, past the butler’s pantry and into the kitchen, making it just right for entertaining. At the other end of the house is a first floor bedroom presently used as a den and office. With a private full bath it easily doubles as a first floor bedroom suite. The second floor is just as impressive. The master bedroom has a dressing room, walk-in closet and a large bath with dressing table, Jacuzzi tub and newly tiled shower. A second floor sitting room area separates the master bedroom from the three additional second floor bedrooms that share a full bath in the hallway. Stately and gracious, befitting of its' prestigious Madison address. To arrange a private property tour please contact Sharon Vopal at 973.865.6416.

Private Chatham Retreat

Price: $-1
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: Beautifully nestled atop Chatham's Highlands section, this spacious 11 room, 4 bedroom, 4 full bath Expanded Ranch offers an open floor plan, plenty of space and incredible privacy. The home boasts a flexible floor plan with a choice of 1st or 2nd floor master bedrooms--one with its’ own sitting room or office and a possible fifth bedroom on the first floor too.

This beautifully maintained home also has gorgeous hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen with SubZero refrigerator, two fireplaces in the living room and recreation room, and a finished basement with full bath. With two bedrooms up (plus an office) and two bedrooms down (plus an optional third bedroom), this home has it all!

Meticulously maintained & lovingly cared for, the home has numerous updates including new Marvin windows, a new architectural roof, underground sprinkler system, landscape beds, a recently renovated three-season porch, recently painted exterior and freshly laid bluestone patio. There's not much to do here but sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views of the private backyard and surrounding woodlands and beautiful perennial flower gardens. Look no further, you've found your dream home!

SOLD - Madison Colonial With Promise

Price: $-1
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: ***Sale Pending, please contact us as similiar homes are currently available*** Large lot brimming with potential for investors, builders or those who wish to live in idyllic Madison with a location that's super convenient to downtown, NYC trains and schools. A deep, level .44 acre lot can accommodate a 5,588sft home without a variance, as per available engineering. Renovate this home, add-on or tear down and build new. The current home is an older colonial in need of TLC or total renovation. Gorgeous chestnut moldings and hardwood floors throughout the house. A living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, full and half bath, and two bedrooms--one with sitting room--complete the home's floor plan. A large back deck and front open porch offer nice spots to enjoy the sizeable yard. Contact Armand Melograna, 908-601-0459, to see the property or for copies of the property survey and proposed engineering for new home.

SOLD--Charming Chatham Colonial

Price: $-1
Beds: 3
Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: Charming three bedroom Colonial is all updated and just minutes to Chatham's quaint downtown & NYC Midtown Direct train service. Totally move-in condition and beautifully updated with stainless steel appliances and new baths, this wonderful home also boasts hardwood floors throughout, a finished lower level with Recreation Room fitted with Niles rear surround speakers, and an Eat-in-Kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry. Some of the home's special touches include built-in china cabinets in the formal Dining Room, a bright & cozy Den just off the kitchen, spacious formal Living Room with woodburning fireplace, beautiful fenced rear yard, a natural gas 6-burner BBQ grill and Niles speakers on the large deck, plus high-end sound wiring in the Living Room and Den too! This charmer is just right for hosting intimate gatherings or entertaining large parties. It's convenience to grocery, shops, restaurants, library, schools, pool, parks & playgrounds can't be beat! This is your chance to own a home in one of America’s Top Ten Towns! Just move right in. Call Sharon at 973-865-6416 for information.

SOLD - Florham Park Dutch Colonial

Price: $-1
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: Stop looking, it's all here! A fabulous Dutch Colonial on a level 1/2 acre lot that offers plenty of room to expand. It is graced with chestnut moldings & hardwood floors on the first and second floors and boasts three floors of finished living space. You'll find that the home's versatile floor plan and large room sizes, plus choice of two kitchens, makes entertaining a snap. There's a formal dining room, bonus den and a large living room with wood burning fireplace. A finished lower level is fitted with a comfortable recreation room, eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, laundry room and has walk-out access to a spacious 24' x 26' patio. Lovingly cared for, the house has a freshly painted exterior, a brand new roof, a new furnace and new water heater to boot! All of this and more make this home a must see. Contact Sharon Vopal to schedule a showing, 973.865.6416.

SOLD - 2 Acre in Long Hill Township

Price: $-1
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Description: Solidly built 1940's colonial with three to four bedrooms has three floors of living space and sits on two acres of level property bordered by the National Wildlife Refuge parklands. There are two full baths and a two-car attached garage in this nine-room home with outbuildings that include a tractor barn, miscellaneous livestock barns, greenhouse and storage shed. Lovingly cared for by the original owners, this former farm house needs updating and a new raised mound septic system and is being sold strictly as is. An ideal opportunity to live in Morris County and have the best of both worlds--true country living with close proximity to town and trains to NYC. The level, open property backs to Federal parklands and is subject to NJ Freshwater Wetlands and flood plain restrictions. Click DOWNLOADS button next to main house photo AND REGISTER to gain access to extensive downloadable files including: property information sheet, well and septic test results, septic estimate, zoning regulations and more. Call Sharon Vopal for questions. 973.865.6416.