5 BARRY LANE, SHORT HILLS
Welcome to 5 Barry Lane, a fully renovated custom Colonial boasting 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, gracefully set on a stunning .47-acre property on a quiet street in Short Hills’ coveted Deerfield section.
As you approach, a charming covered porch welcomes you, offering picturesque views of the property. Inside, a gracious foyer opens to a thoughtfully designed open floor plan. The sunny living room, featuring a gas fireplace and a charming bay window, provides an elegant space for entertaining. The banquet-sized dining room, with French doors leading to the terrace, is perfect for hosting memorable gatherings. At the heart of the home, the gourmet eat-in kitchen impresses with its white wood cabinetry, gleaming granite counters, and top-of-the-line appliances including a wine refrigerator, Thermador 5-burner cooktop, KitchenAid double wall oven and refrigerator, and a Miele dishwasher. A breakfast bar and a center island with an additional sink, along with a spacious pantry and desk area, ensures both functionality and style. Seamlessly connected, the fabulous family room, with its own set of sliding glass doors to the terrace, offers an expansive area for both casual living and grand entertaining.
Ascend to the second and third floors where luxury and comfort await. The private primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a soaring cathedral ceiling, a dedicated sitting room/office, and multiple walk-in closets. Its spa-like en suite bath is adorned with mosaic marble tile, a glass shower, and dual vanities—a serene escape from the everyday. Three additional spacious family bedrooms on the second floor, each with hardwood floors, custom closets, and built-ins, share two well-appointed full baths.
The versatile ground level presents an ideal fifth bedroom with an accompanying full bath, perfect for a private guest suite, in-law accommodations, or an au-pair’s room. This level also provides a highly functional mudroom with built-in cubbies and access to the two-car garage, complete with automatic doors and a 240-volt EV charger.
The fully finished lower level is designed for ultimate enjoyment, featuring a large recreation room with a stylish bar area, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, and ample storage space—making it the perfect spot for indoor activities and unwinding.
Step outside to a truly breathtaking exterior. The expansive, park-like yard, fully fenced for privacy, showcases lush open lawns, exquisite specimen plantings, and inviting terraces for alfresco dining. 5 Barry Lane offers an unparalleled lifestyle in a secluded setting, all while being just moments from Deerfield Elementary School and the vibrant amenities of Short Hills and Millburn. Welcome home to sophisticated living!
Highlights
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- 0.47 Acres of fully fenced, park-like property
- Prime location on Barry Lane, a super quiet street in the heart of Short Hills
- Deerfield Elementary School
- Living room with gas fireplace and bay window
- Banquet sized dining room with French doors to terrace and rear yard
- Gourmet kitchen with white wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, Thermador 5-burner cook top, KitchenAid double wall oven and refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, wine refrigerator, center island with additional sink and breakfast bar with seating
- Family room open to kitchen, sliding glass doors to terrace
- Luxurious primary suite with cathedral ceiling, multiple walk-in closets, office/sitting room and spectacular spa-like bath with marble mosaic tile floor, dual sinks and separate glass shower
- Ground level bedroom and full bath perfect for in-laws, guests or au-pair
- Lower level with recreation room, wine cellar, utilities and tons of storage
- New wood floors in second floor bedrooms and ground level in-law suite
- Hot water heater new in 2022
- 2-zone central air, 1 unit new in 2022
- 2-zone forced hot air heat, 1 unit new in 2022
- 2-car attached garage with 240-volt EV charger
- Wood shingle exterior
- French drain and sump pump
- Underground sprinkler system