66 Gates Ave, Montclair Twp., NJ, 07042-3213

Desirable Montclair 2-unit multi on tranquil "Victorian Row," with original, exuberant exterior architectural detail intact, at an incredible location near Bay St Midtown Direct, NYC/Newark buses, nearby Bullock, Nishuane, Montclair Kimberly primaries. Montclair Center shops, library, exercise options, YMCA, boutiques, galleries, movies, concerts, hot eateries, bakeries, cafes -- you name it - just stroll it! Cute front porch entry to freshly painted interior w/ground-level 4-rm unit with flex 1-or-2 bedroom/den configuration, bright, eat-in country kit, walk-in pantry, built-in bookcases, rear deck. The 2nd & 3rd fls comprise the 3/4-bedroom unit w/nursery/office, 2 attractive updated full baths, open DR/Den room configuration perfect for play, adjacent to kitchen w/new counters, stainless appliances; newer 2nd fl deck w/motorized retractable sun shade. Pristine infrastructure w/3 furnaces, 2 A/C units, Generac whole-house generator, relined chimney, updated utilities & clean-as-a-whistle basement laundry (2 sets of w/d), possible gym-play space + lots of storage, leading to under-deck summer util room & walkout to big, terraced backyard. Less than a mile to municipal pool, tennis, playground at Nishuane Park. Second bedroom/den on 1st fl has dedicated hall entrance so could be easily attached to upstairs unit & current 2nd fl LR could revert to original use as a bedroom. Home was 1-family prior to 1944 and could be formally restored as such as overall zoning is appropriate.