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Capped with a soaring roofline, the home appears to be emerging from its desert setting.
The glass entrance leads to the main living area where a long, curved built-in sofa provides an idyllic conversation starter. A stone fireplace complements the red-hued flooring.
Extensive glazing draws in ample natural light, while also framing spellbinding desert views.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing encompasses the double-height living room on the upper level.
The historic home sits tucked away on a lush, shaded lot, just 45 minutes from Manhattan.
260 Upper Mountain Ave. in Montclair, New Jersey, is currently listed for $949,000 by Amy Owens of Keller Williams.
Located at the end of a winding dirt road, the site presented a construction challenge. “Everything had to be done by hand,” says Mesdag. “We had no machines, we had to dig out the foundation manually.”
The cascading levels and warm wood create a serene, grown-up-treehouse vibe.
Mesdag and family live minimally but happily here at the end of a dirt road.
