6915 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE

A Rare & Exquisite Montclair Modern

 

This beautifully redesigned and expanded Montclair gem has it all in a verdant and tranquil setting. The topography of this home’s land crates a perfectly sited private compound between two quiet streets. A three-bedroom, two-bath that embraces soaring ceiling heights, while retaining some human scale rooms that create a cozy and inviting distinction in scale.

 

Adorned with luxury modern finishes inside paired with warm and textural exterior materials. A stark contrast between the clear cedar-clad wall and charred Sho Sugi Ban fence greets you as you approach. The large cedar entry gate opens to reveal an open courtyard cor-ten retaining walls, planted with grasses, agave, succulent, and cactus. A detached studio shed home office surrounded by an ipe deck is perched above with a birds-eye view of the plantings and fountain. Basalt stepping-stones welcome you through the “tea garden” rock courtyard, past raised beds of lettuce, tomato, pumpkin, strawberry, and mint & to the front door. Enter into the living room, styled with a Fireclay tile fireplace and wide plank flooring. The great room’s glass wall and French doors open to a large back deck and flat play yard complete with a chicken coop and pumpkin patch!

 

A well-appointed eat-in chef’s kitchen with high-end Liebherr and Hallman appliances complements a custom live edge black walnut island, matte black cabinetry, and built-in seating. Large windows showcase the trees and sky, as well as the kitchen’s soaring ceiling heights. A long hallway with a wet bar, storage, and laundry connects you to a beautiful European-style bathroom with a full tub and glass shower, and a bedroom wing. Walnut pocket doors and large picture windows continue throughout the bedroom spaces. A spectacular large primary bedroom with double-height ceilings, polished concrete floors, and clerestory glass completes the circular flow back to the open courtyard. Customized walk-in closet and primary bathroom designed with a curbless entry, rain shower, heated floors, and dual vanity.