This charismatic custom home has been expanded and meticulously renovated in 2008. Its outstanding location boasts panoramic New York City skyline views and sweeping views of the Passaic River Valley, perched on almost an acre of lushly landscaped grounds on a serene cul de sac.The home was an original carriage house belonging to the former Buxton Estate, featuring carriage house wainscoting and original leaded glass window in the entry hall that set the tone. High ceilings, hardwood floors, tall custom baseboards and elaborate trims add distinction to the living room, separated from the sitting area by discreetly placed knee walls. The focal gas-log fireplace with custom mantel and historic glazed tile surround is topped by a recessed niche for a flat screen TV that hides behind custom doors, complete with surround sound. Arched entries lead to the dining room with sliders that open to an elevated covered cedar deck outfitted with built-in lighting and sound, with unobstructed views. The two-story family room features a dramatic vaulted ceiling with decorative custom millwork and ceiling fan, and has a custom media/bar cabinet with surround sound, period tile floor and floor-to-ceiling windows with wooded views. The designer kitchen is New York City-style chic, with custom solid maple cabinets stained in Japanese pear wood set against a slate-gray tile backsplash, Brazilian granite countertops, high-end appliances, wide-plank cherry floors and deck access from the breakfast area. A generously-sized first-floor bedroom with large picture window and leaded glass transoms offers versatility as the perfect guest quarters or fifth bedroom, with a full bath nearby.

An open second floor hallway is illuminated beneath a vaulted ceiling and two skylights, and introduces a master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, fabulous views, a walk-in closet with Bessler stairs to attic storage. The master bath, newly renovated in 2013 has a double vanity, jetted tub and shower. A master office with handsome custom cherry wood cabinetry and granite countertops enjoys a skylight and vaulted ceiling. Views and great closet space come with the three additional well-appointed bedrooms on this floor, along with a newly updated hall bath.

The finished lower level recreation room provides additional leisure space with wall-to-wall carpeting and full-sized windows, a renovated full bath, laundry room/utility room and access to the rear yard. A bluestone path leads to the rear yard with a privacy treescape of flowering specimen trees and evergreens for year-round privacy and beauty.

Sophisticated mechanical systems and extensive enhancements add to the home's beauty, comfort and value. And then there are the views...ever present and priceless! This home is sheer heaven.