Listing #oak6006 Asking: $749,900

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Kennel:

In addition to a sophisticated 3 bedroom home, this property boasts a separate building which has been in use since 2001 as a HOBBY KENNEL- but was an international flower bulb importing business for 30 years prior. In the kennel building, first floor room (approx. 25’ x 40’) used for dog chores, grooming and obedience training. Refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, upright freezer, stainless steel 10” deep sink, separate Maytag stacking washer/dryer dedicated to pet needs, with plenty of storage cabinets and counters, & doggie door create a dedicated canine area. Shower room w/Hydro Surge dog wash system adjacent to separate handicapped accessible bathroom. Septic. Private well with owned water softener. Heavy duty electrical system supports dual motor blow dryers. Window A/C and natural gas thermostatically controlled heater keeps room at ideal temperatures. Industrial lift and interior staircase lead to 2nd floor, where additional training space and storage is located (currently in use as a billiards room and artist’s studio- could be set-up as accommodations for kennel help). Double barn-style sliding wooden doors lead out to separate 1+ acre with 6’ fence encompassing a level grass lawn large enough for agility practice or multiple training rings & three tree shaded outdoor double size kennel rooms on concrete with large pea gravel common potty area, blacktop ½ basketball court, & square foot style vegetable garden complete the back half of the property. Plenty of private off-street parking for cars & RV or box truck on long double driveway (blacktop with a gravel turn around area) with access to heavy duty outdoor electrical. Exterior spotlights. Bordered by 13 acres of undevelopable protected wetlands and woods on side and back assures privacy forever. Buildings currently serviced by satellite TV dishes. Large flat building roof superb for installation of solar energy panels – to go totally off the grid. Spacious four- room office suite in the kennel building with 5 impressive pine custom built-in work stations and bookcases, cabinets, counters ( 2 offices, conference room, reception room) with European style decorative ceramic tile floor, wi-fi computer connection, central a/c and baseboard heat provides a professional environment for running a small business or profession from home. Entire property of 2.29 acres totally fenced with 4 walkway gates and double-wide driveway gates– back acre sub-fenced as well for double safety. Invisible fence system installed along perimeter of property for additional canine security. ADT alarm system with connection for fire/police.

Borough residential zoning does not limit number of licensed dogs. Keeping a horse, poultry or livestock is permitted. Variance application for business use goes through the Planning Board. Noise ordinances in effect – especially after 10 pm.

House:

A charming, sophisticated, well built 2,800 sq ft expanded Cape Cod with new windowed front entry room, front steps with porch light and railing, new composite siding on front, recently painted exterior, new roof, new Anderson windows throughout, and stone-fronted foundation.

Living room features a west-facing bay window and a separate north facing triple wide window, enclosed wood burning fireplace (chimney rebuilt in 2004) with marble mantle in living room, new wood floors, faux finish walls, custom European window treatments, views of waterfall from living and dining rooms.

Dining room features decorative European ceramic floor, 2 walls of north/east facing windows overlooking the lush grounds, window seats, arch way to living room and pocket door to kitchen.

Kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances, natural gas stove/cook top, marble countertops, ceramic sink with sprayer faucet, 2 windows, plenty of wood cabinetry, decorative ceramic floor. Separate pantry closet. First floor bedroom with 2 windows, 2 closets, hardwood floor, adjoining large newly renovated European style bathroom with marble tile floor, with new cast iron tub, hand held shower arm and oodles of wood cabinet storage, highlighted by large tile wall mural.

Reach the second floor via wooden staircase to find 2 double bedrooms with multiple closets in each for storage. All new wooden floors. One bedroom with 2 windows overlooks both the main waterfall and rear of property, and the other bedroom with 2 windows has a walk-out balcony. Perfect spot to watch the town fireworks a mile away on July 4th! Bathroom off the center hall features ceramic tile floor, new double sinks and over/under cabinet units, cast iron tub with shower, skylight and window with beautiful southern view of the rest of the property. Hand painted mural of birds in a tree.

Family room, which is reached via 8 short steps to the ground floor directly in from the back Dutch door, hosts Mediterranean decorative red tile floor throughout, with large north facing window, large walk in closet, full bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower laundry room with sorting counter and 6 hanging cabinets, windows in every room. All new natural gas furnace, hot water heater, electrical wiring and fuse box and French drain system installed in 2002. The house is totally private behind mature plantings, unusual decorative trees, stone and brick walkways, brick courtyard “connecting” the 3 buildings, with a 5’ white wooden gated fence separating the property from the residential street. ADT security system with central station monitoring.

A separate 2-car garage with finished storage room above, breezeway and tool shed, has been converted to additional storage. Double wide blacktop driveway keeps the traffic moving for your business.

This is a rare find in the greater New York City area- total sanctuary-like appeal and privacy with only an hour drive to the City or other corporate headquarters dotting Northern NJ and 15 miles from Southern NY State. One mile to schools, library, municipal hall, churches/synagogue. Upscale Italian restaurant ¼ mile away, reservoir with hiking trails 1/3 mile down the road, best country deli 1 mile away.