499000 / 4br – JULY 5, 1-4PM FIRST TIME OPEN! PRISTINE, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS COLONIAL (NEW PROVIDENCE)

PRISTINE, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS COLONIAL
Type: Single Family Home
Location: 422 UNION AVENUE, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half, 0 three-quarter bath
Price: $499,000

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY JULY 5, 1-4PM

Description: Set on a level, treed lot just under a half acre, 422 Union Avenue is a pristine home in the desirable Murray Hill section of New Providence. This bright & spacious 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath center hall colonial features spacious rooms, wood floors and updates throughout like newer baths, kitchen and windows. The first floor offers a gracious entry foyer with large coat closet, a formal living room, a formal dining room and a large family room with brick fireplace and charming built-in bookshelves. The newer eat-in kitchen offers plenty of cabinets and counter space, a gas range, an under mount sink, recessed lighting, and an adjoining breakfast room with access to the backyard patio. The first floor is complete with a laundry room with storage closet, a powder room and an entry to the attached 2-car garage.

Upstairs on the second floor are four bedrooms, two full baths a hallway linen closet. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, separate additional closet and a private full bath with stall shower and double vanity. The additional three bedrooms are all spacious and offer great closet space. The second full bath has a double vanity and shower over the tub. The lower level is finished with a large recreation room, a separate playroom area with oversized storage closet, a workshop room, a utility room and a crawl space. With a freshly painted interior in neutral colors, this move-in condition colonial with a timeless floor plan and updates throughout is priced to sell and not to be missed!

Visit www.ShannonAronson.com for more information.

Millburn/Short Hills Revitalization Committee Working Towards Downtown Redevelopment

The township of Millburn/Short Hills is an excellent place for potential new home owners to invest in real estate. It is very conveniently located right outside of New York City and is surrounded by other popular and trendy towns such as Madison, Maplewood, Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, South Orange and Summit. Additionally, it boasts Millburn High School which was rated the number one public high school in the state of New Jersey this year. All of these excellent factors aside, what really makes the township of Millburn/Short Hills an amazing place to live is how hard the members of the community work to keep their township in the best possible shape. Everyone pitches in to make the township special.

Nearly 70 volunteers are accepting the challenge of working towards a new initiative for major downtown redevelopment plan which was voted by the Township Committee last year. The future of the downtown area is going to be decided by these individuals who together comprise the citizen-based Revitalization Committee. The members of this Committee have a wide array of backgrounds and bring knowledge from environmental issues to finance to planning. The Revitalization Committee is being led by Millburn/Short Hills township residents Daniel Baer and Robert Tillotson.

As a realtor, I know that potential new home owners want to invest in property in an area that makes consistent investments to be all that it can be. The community members of the Revitalization Committee work to make this happen.

Menopause the Muscial Comes to South Orange Performing Arts Center this July

The township of South Orange New Jersey is a very desireable area for potential new home owners interested in investing in real estate. This esteem stems from the extremely popular entertainment scene found there. The South Orange Performing Arts Center, or SOPAC, frequently hosts movies and plays, and one especially exciting play coming up is Menopause the Musical. The play was written by Jeanie Linders and has become an international phenomenon. It has been seen by almost 11 million people all over the world (13 countries, 250 cities) since it debuted in a 76-seat theatre in Florida in 2001.

Menopause the Musical is going to have its very first commercial New Jersey run at SOPAC. It will be a limited engagement, playing from July 24th through September 27th and will be presented by GFour Productions. On July 30th at 8:00 pm Menopause the Musical will have its official press opening. There are single tickets for the tour-de-force revue on sale right now with discounted prices for groups of ten or more people available. The show times for Menopause the Musical are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Running time is 90 minutes without intermission. Tickets for Menopause the Musical cost $45. If you wish to buy tickets online you may do so at: www.sopacnow.org or by calling: 973.313.ARTS (2787). Girls Night Out/Groups of 10 or more Call 973.382.1028. SOPAC is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange.

Many exciting and unique cultural experiences like Menopause the Musical are available to residents of South Orange. If you want to know more about the area, please contact me.

Millburn/Short Hills Resident Named Volunteer of the Year at Habitat for Humanity Gala

The township of Millburn/Short Hills is frequented by potential new home owners interested in investing in real estate. Surrounded by other property hotspots such as Madison, Maplewood, Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, South Orange and Summit, it is no coincidence that the township of Millburn/Short Hills remains so appealing. Perhaps part of this warm township’s popularity has to do with its exceptional residents, like Margie Campbell.
Campbell was recently honored by Habitat for Humanity Newark http://www.habitatnewark.org at their second annual Raising Roofs Gala. The Gala took place on Thursday, May 28 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, New Jersey. A member of the Carpenters Club, a group of volunteer homebuilders who meet on Wednesdays, Campbell works on Habitat for Humanity homes for low income families. Many consider the Carpenter Club to be an integral part of Habitat for Humanity Newark. Its members come from many areas and have considerable expertise in construction which is invaluable to the organization. Campbell and other Carpenter Club members received the Volunteer of the Year award at the Gala which raised funds for future projects. Campbell has been a resident of the township of Millburn/Short Hills for the past 5 years and has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Newark for the past year.
Residents like Campbell, who devote their time and skill to helping others, are what make the township of Millburn/Short Hills a special and desirable place to live.

Real Estate for Sale – West Orange New Jersey

10 Oak Bend West Orange, NJ $1,499,000
8 Bedrooms / 5 ½ baths
MLS# 2619318

West Orange Real Estate

Located in the heart of Llewellyn Park, this stately brick colonial offers the architectural grandeur of a bygone era in a country setting all within a 30 minute drive of New York City. Set on 2.6 level acres of landscaped property with mature trees and specimen plantings, this eight bedroom, five and one half bath estate offers high ceilings, period details and tremendous space inside and out. The first floor features an oversized, gracious foyer with ample closet space, a grand sunken great room with vaulted wood beam ceiling, a banquet size formal dining room, an elegant library with pine paneled walls and built-ins, a large eat-in kitchen, and three wood burning fireplaces. Adjacent to the kitchen and side entrance is a private au pair wing with two bedrooms and a full bath.
There are five spacious bedrooms on the second floor and three full bathrooms. The master suite overlooks the backyard gardens and offers a wood burning fireplace and large private bath. Bedroom 2 also has private bath and features generous closet space. Exterior features on 10 Oak Bend include two slate patios perfect for outdoor entertaining, an in-ground pool, a courtyard and a 3-car garage. Unique to the area, Llewellyn Park offers a country setting with suburban conveniences, easy commute into Manhattan and the privacy and security of a gated community.
For floorplan, virtual tour and photos please visit: http://www.ShannonAronson.com/10OakBend

Real Estate for Sale – Chatham New Jersey

172 Riveredge Drive Chatham Twp, NJ RECENTLY REDUCED FROM $349,000 TO $329,000!
2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath
MLS# 2662113

Chatham Real Estate for Sale

This sunny and private 2 bedroom unit has been meticulously cared for. It has all the comforts of a home, with the convenience of community living.
The airy, sun-filled living room flows nicely into the dining room, allowing plenty of room for entertaining. There is a deck off the dining room, an eat in kitchen, laundry area, and two nice sized bedrooms, each with its own spacious closet. The large fully finished basement can be used as a rec room, home office, or family room.
Access to the community swimming pool, tennis courts and beautifully landscaped walking paths provide an abundance of leisure and entertainment. You will be proud to call this home.
For more photos, virtual tour and floorplan visit http://www.ShannonAronson.com/172Riveredge
or CLICK HERE for information on other Sutton Woods or Chatham area Condos.

Real Estate for Sale – New Providence New Jersey

1 Southgate Road, Unit A1 New Providence, NJ
*Available for SALE $375,000 or for RENT JUST REDUCED to $2575 per month!
2 Bedrooms / 1 ½ baths
MLS#2669893

New Providence Real Estate

This is a fabulous 2 bedroom, 1.1 bath townhome with many high end upgrades. The first floor has an entry foyer, formal dining area, living room, eat-in kitchen, family room and stylish powder room. The eat-in kitchen has all stainless steel Bosch appliances, beautiful cabinets and granite countertops. The second floor has two oversized bedrooms and a stunning, spa like main bath with tile and a separate area with double sink/vanity with granite countertop. There is plenty of room and privacy for everyone to get ready to start their day.
This townhome is complete with washer and dryer, and an attached 2-car garage and all just two blocks from NYC trains!
For more photos, virtual tour & floorplans visit www.ShannonAronson.com/1SouthgateA1 or CLICK HERE for more information on Madison area Condos and Townhomes.

Millburn/Short Hills Resident Chosen for New England Clean Energy Council’s Fellowship Program

The township of Millburn/Short Hills is surrounded by well respected townships such as Madison, Maplewood, Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, South Orange and Summit. It is located just out of New York City and has many trendy hotspots such as the Mall at Short Hills, Greenwood Gardens and Restaurant MC. As a result, potential new home owners looking to invest in real estate are not very surprised to learn that the types of people who reside in this township are exceptional. One extraordinary township resident is Brian Fitzsimmons.

Fitzsimmons has recently been bestowed the honor of becoming one of the Fellows for the New England Clean Energy Council’s in the second annual Clean Energy Fellowship Program (http://www.cleanenergycouncil.org/foundation/fellowship). This program is the first of its kind. It is an entrepreneurial development curriculum which has been designed to quickly train experienced executives to function as New England’s clean energy sector. Fitzsimmons was selected along with 25 other executives who were chosen from a competitive pool of approximately 200 interested parties. In recent times it has become more and more challenging for environmentally friendly companies to succeed. In an effort to rectify this issue, the fellowship offers professionals from a variety of technology sectors an intensive clean energy executive-development program in order to ease their transition into the clean energy sector.

Residents of the township of Millburn/Short Hills such as Fitzsimmons are exceptional people constantly going out of their way to improve their world. Potential new home owners are eager to be a part of a community that encourages this attitude and helps those interested in bettering their environment to flourish.

Millburn/Short Hills Holds Annual Classic Car Show

The township of Millburn/Short Hills has been very appealing to potential new home owners, and not just because it is conveniently located outside of New York City, and surrounded by other well reputed popular towns such as Madison, Maplewood, Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, South Orange and Summit. Potential real estate investors are also interested in purchasing property in this lovely area because there are always interesting and fun activities sponsored by the township for residents to enjoy. Such an activity was just held recently—the Classic Car Show.

Every year the township of Millburn/Short Hills holds the Classic Car Show on Millburn Avenue. This year over 150 classic cars were present, several of which won awards. Some of the winning cars included: 1900-1929: first place, Anthony Boffa, 1929 Ford Model A; second, Bruce Wotring, 1921 Dodge Touring Car; third Robert Abbott, 1915 Model T Ford; 1930-1939: first, Herbert Dougherty, 1935 Auburn Convertible; second, Bern Davis, 1936 Ford Roadster; third, Richard Emerson, 1939 Packard; 1940-1949: first, George Scott, 1941 Cadillac Series 61; Charles Joyce, 1948 Lincoln Continental; third, Jon Ross, 1949 Packard; 1950-1959: first, Cheryl Chpaman, 1956 Ford Thunderbird; George Roeck, 1952 Buick Roadmaster; third, Barbara Stauber, 1957 Chevy Belaire; 1960-1969: first, Gregory Dellia Pia, Cadillac Fleetwood; second, Angelo Rontonda, 1962 Ford Thunderbird; third, James Mooney, 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible; 1970-1979: first, Richard Richelieu, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle; second, Jay Habedank, 1971 Olds Cutlass; third, Gary Pellorelli, 1973 Chevy Camaro Z-28; 1980-present: first, Randy Tognette, 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; second, John Mandela, 1987 Olds 442; third, Ken Spingarn, 2002 Ford Thunderbird; and the Kit/Replica: Gordon Lorig, 1965 Austin Healey.

This year’s car show was so popular that some classic cars had to be turned away. It is no wonder that potential new home owners would want to be a part of a community in which members are so deeply involved. Not every community boasts events in which residents are all eager to participate every year. The township of Millburn/Short Hills is truly a special and unique place.

Congratulations to Millburn High School’s Graduating Class of 2009

The township of Millburn/Short Hills is a great place to be a Realtor because it has so many things that potential new home owners are looking for when they want to invest in a property. The township of Millburn/Short Hills is an especially well-liked place for families to reside because of the excellent high school. Millburn High was rated as the number one public high school in the state of New Jersey. This illustrious high school is about to have an astounding graduating class of 343 students.

The students, scheduled to graduate on June 22, 2009, are going to receive their diplomas from their senior class officers. The graduation ceremony is going to take place at the Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain in West Orange and is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will begin when the Vice President of the senior class, Michael Langley, leads the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following Langley will be the senior class president, Stephanie Manning, who will address her fellow graduates, commending them for giving back to Millburn High. Manning has said that the theme of the speech she will give will be “what the school has done for us, and what we have done for the school.”

New home owners with children or planning families, want their children to have the best opportunities possible, and Millburn high school affords students the best possible learning experiences.