Beneath a lush canopy of redwood and oak trees in the Merriewood neighborhood of Montclair, 451 Taurus is gated and hidden from the street in a secluded oasis. A picturesque Cape Cod with dormer windows, this 2+BD/1.5BA home features 1546 sq ft of living space, lush private rear garden, and a detached 2-car garage. A blend of provincial charm and modern convenience, the home includes decorative beamed ceilings, two fireplaces, double-hung windows and vintage built-ins, as well as an updated kitchen, formal dining room, and updated baths. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a built-in dresser and lounging area customized to embrace a daybed beneath a large window overlooking the yard - an inviting spot for reading, meditation, or (a guilty pleasure) afternoon nap. The secondary bedroom also features a reading alcove and built-in dresser, and the bedrooms share a beautifully remodeled bath with a luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower.
Off the kitchen, a spiral staircase leads to the lower level with a sizable family room that might serve as a home office, media, music, or guest room, and French doors that open onto the sunlit deck. Also on this level are a laundry room with washer and dryer, a convenient powder room, and a storage room.
Ideal for outdoor entertaining, the home features a front patio perfect for afternoon barbecues and front and rear gardens landscaped with drought-resistant native plants and a large planter box perfect for growing vegetables or colorful perennials. This is a home you’ll want to escape to after a day at the office, a private getaway in the woods, located minutes from Thornhill Elementary and Montclair Elementary Schools, and Montclair Village. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to the breathtaking trails and views of Sibley Volcanic Park, Redwood Regional Park, and Lake Temescal.
