




40 Highland Ave, Short Hills, NJ, 07078
About This Home
Step inside Montview Estate in the Heart of Short Hills where timeless design meets modern luxury living. This iconic 10-bedroom, 6 full and 2 half-bathroom residence has been reimagined with today's lifestyle in mind, offering a seamless blend of grand entertaining spaces, private retreats and thoughtfully crafted details. The home has been enhanced to provide unparalleled comfort and convenience with updated modern systems. With approx 11,000 square feet and 4 floors of living and entertainment space including the lower level, Montview's layout caters to both elegant entertaining and everyday ease. The expanded chef's kitchen features premium appliances and custom cabinetry flowing to the light-filled breakfast room with fireplace and the family room. Upstairs, the spectacular primary suite showcases a luxurious bathroom + separate dressing room with the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms thoughtfully updated with the 3rd floor a convenient retreat ideal for extended stay guests. The lower level is fully excavated and underpinned with 9-foot ceilings, speakeasy-style bar with separate exterior entrance + wine room, fitness room and media room. Set on over an acre of landscaped grounds leading to the stunning wraparound porch and restored roofing with slate-style shingles, Montview is close to top-rated public and private schools, fine dining, boutique shopping, recreational options + just 3 blocks to the Short Hills Train Station with direct train to NYC.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Roof: Composition Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Clapboard,Wood Shingle
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2017
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Home,Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Instant Hot Water,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Filter,Water Softener Owned,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Level 2
Basement
- Features: Exercise,Media,OutEntrn,PowderRm,RecRoom,SeeRem,Storage,Utility
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
- Area: 594
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 256
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
Bedroom5
- Area: 208
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 528
Family Room
- Level: First
- Area: 440
Features
- Office,Bedroom,Rec Room
- Window features: Blinds,Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Bedroom 1,Dining Room,Kitchen,Library,Living Room,Recreation Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 4+ Units,Forced Air,Zoned,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: 4+ Units,Central Air,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 11,076
- Total interior livable area: 11,076 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 418
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 851
Master Bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub,Stall Shower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1612022100000000100000
- Other equipment: Generator-Hookup
- Exclusions: Ask L/A
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
- Exterior features: Curbs
Lot
- Lot size: 1.10 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: IRREG 1.10 AC
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Circular Driveway,Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
