104 Gates Avenue
Timeless Montclair Craftsman Colonial
104 Gates Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Public Open Houses, May 2 & 3, 2-4 pm
$1,499,000
Welcome to 104 Gates Avenue, a beautifully preserved Center Hall Craftsman Colonial offering 6 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and an exceptional blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the heart of Montclair.
The inviting portico with its double benches, leaded glass and slate tile flooring sets the tone. Head into the front vestibule to the central passage foyer facing the main staircase framed by a graceful Roman arch.
On the left is a spacious dining room with picture moldings and bay windows. Off the dining room is a large butler’s pantry with period built-ins and back stairs to the higher floors.
The expansive eat-in kitchen features soap-stone counters, a center island, built-ins, and recessed lights, comes fully loaded with stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf Stove with hood and Sub-Zero refrigerator. A large breakfast area overlooks the verdant backyard. In the kitchen there’s also access to the full unfinished walkout basement with laundry room with slop sink, a workroom, storage, utilities, and a former coal bin.
Off the kitchen, you’ll find a functional mudroom with storage, leading to a slate patio and large fenced backyard with a sandbox and swings—ideal for outdoor enjoyment. Additional first-floor highlights include a 3-season porch facing the garden, a powder room, and access to the full unfinished basement.
Moving back to the central passage foyer, on the right take in the elegant living room with a roaring gas fireplace, recessed lights, and double French doors opening to a large sun room, with ceiling fan, fireplace and windows on three sides.
On the way to the second floor, stop at the first-floor landing and admire the sun-drenched office/library with ceiling fan and period built-ins.
The second floor boasts four bedrooms, including the primary with a new walk-in closet, ceiling fan and ensuite bath with double sinks, a shower with rain head, and recessed lights. The primary suite also includes a sun room through French doors that is also used as an expercise area in addition to an office- a true three-room retreat!
In the hall there’s a linen closet and full guest bath with shower/tub pedestal sink, and subway tiles.
A smaller Roman arch over the stairs to the third level echoes the first-floor arch. On the third floor are two more bedrooms, including a spacious room with ceiling fan currently being used as a family room with exercise area. A full bath with pedestal sink and clawfoot tub, period built-ins, storage and a bonus room that could be a bedroom, office or study.
Updates include new gas fireplace, master walk-in closet, new windows, recessed lighting in living room and primary bedroom, central air on first level, new boiler and hot water heater, new French drain system, new driveway and a new garbage shed.
This distinguished home offers space, character, and versatility—all in one of Montclair’s most sought-after neighborhoods.