Beauty at every turn in this one-of-a-kind Victorian gem which feels steeped in history, but young in its airy vibe and extensive updates. Enjoy the bucolic 1.35+ private acres from the sprawling front porch, roomy enough for entertaining. Enter thru the original dutch front door into a spectacular foyer w/stained glass windows, pristine wood paneled ceiling and inlaid wood floors.French doors lead to a show-stopping dining rm w/ intricate shelves, arches and window benches. The generous family rm is no ordinary space with its unique stained glass transoms and ceramic fireplace surround. Light streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living rm. The updated chef's kitchen boasts an expansive center island w/ tons of storage. Step from the kitchen onto a large Trex deck perfect for bbq's. A butler's pantry, laundry/mudroom & powder rm are just off the kitchen. Intricate carved wood banisters lead to the upper floors. On the 2nd floor is the primary bdrm w/ ensuite renovated spa-like bath, 4 add'l bdrms, a full bath, and a 2nd fl family rm. There's more on the generous 3rd fl w/ 3 more bdrms and bath, perfect for office, exercise rm and guest quarters. Extensive improvements incl new roof, windows, french drains, underground sprinkler system, 4 zone hvac, to name a few! Property like this is rare in Montclair-tons of room for pool, tennis/sports courts, etc! Close to vibrant downtown, NYC trans, park w/ pool, fields, tennis/basketball cts & playgrounds.