8 Madison Ave Set high on a hill, this 4-bed, 2.1 contemporary colonial with an attached 2-car garage supports daily life efficiently and scales easily for entertaining with its versatile, elegant layout. The open-concept living room and EIK boasts glass sliders to a large moonstone patio with outdoor kitchen and spacious landscaped backyard, perfect for entertaining! The fully-loaded EIK, with access to the garage and basement, has pendant lights, SS appliances, a hooded cook's stove, a center island with quartz counters, wine fridge and more. On the 1st floor there are also rooms that function as multi-purpose spaces, including an office and den. The full, finished basement, which has been used as an art gallery, currently functions as a home theater and spa room, and has ample built-in storage. On the 2nd floor, there are 4 generous bedrooms, including a primary with track lighting, and an ensuite bath with quartz- topped double sinks, shower and supplemental heating. A spacious dressing room with laundry and a hall guest bath with tub/shower complete the 2nd floor. A pull-down attic offers additional storage. Set on over half an acre, the private backyard with outdoor kitchen and top-line hot tub is adorned with native plant gardens, mature trees, and layered lighting, creating privacy and a sense of calm without demanding heavy upkeep. Custom built in 2014, this gracious home, with easy access to NYC transport and all the culture Montclair has to offer, is truly a rare find!