Long celebrated for its top-ranked public schools, charming downtown, championship golf course, and commuter's distance to Manhattan, Ridgewood, New Jersey has long served as a favored canvas for local architect Jordan Rosenberg to bring his residential visions to life. This 8,000-square-foot Hamptons Shingle Style residence reflects his penchant for capturing traditional architecture through a modern lens.
Set on two bucolic acres in the prestigious Old Country Club enclave and situated along coveted Knollwood Road, the 2024-completed six-bedroom estate is cleverly imbued with Dutch Colonial Revival influences, most readily expressed by classic gambrel rooflines with flared eaves and cedar shingles.
Passing through an arched entry portico, the exterior’s New England coastal poise transitions into a light-filled interior where Rosenberg reimagines the traditional center-hall floor plan for contemporary living. A soaring two-story foyer clad in custom chevron-patterned hardwood sets a grand tone, while 14-foot ceilings and expansive glass flood the main living spaces with natural light.
At the heart of the home sits a culinary space engineered by custom cabinetry studio Kuche+Cucina. Outfitted with two-tone millwork, dual prep sinks, an integrated Thermador espresso machine, and an ultra-premium appliance package featuring Wolf, Thermador, and a 72-inch Miele refrigeration suite, the kitchen centers around a 10-foot Calacatta Roma marble waterfall peninsula and matching bookmatched backsplash. Just steps away, a custom entertainment wall anchored by a warm-burning fireplace offers an inviting fireside retreat with direct sightlines to the backyard.
The lower level transitions into a sanctuary for wellness and recreation, featuring a private fitness studio, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, and an acoustic-treated movie theater.
Floor-to-ceiling glass glides open to connect the interiors with a private backyard resort. A covered veranda looks out across landscaped acreage featuring a heated saltwater swimming pool framed in stone decking, an architectural pergola designed for shaded alfresco dining, and a freestanding cabana pavilion complete with a full bathroom. With two fully equipped summer kitchens, outdoor hosting scales effortlessly from quiet weekend afternoons to larger evening parties.
The residence is further supported by modern infrastructure, including a three-car heated garage and a whole-house Generac generator.
According to listing agent Angela Cuciniello, this architectural marvel occupies an extraordinary position in the local market "where homes of this extraordinary caliber rarely come to market."
View the complete listing by Angela Cuciniello of Coldwell Banker Realty.
