ICYMI: $8.4 Million Project to Bring 6 New Single-Family Homes to Westfield

By Kevin Guhl

Custom builder Buontempo Homes has once again partnered with the Westfield East office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage to create and market high-quality houses to buyers dreaming of making Westfield their home. Buontempo Homes and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are currently collaborating on six different single-home projects totaling $8.4 million.

A fine example is 1302 Summit Avenue, a five-bedroom, five-full-bathroom (with optional sixth bath) custom home that Buontempo Homes predicts will be completed in March 2016. Faith Maricic, a sales associate affiliated with
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield East, will list the home for $1,395,000.

“Joseph and Anthony Buontempo have made an indelible impression on the Westfield community by designing and constructing an abundance of homes known for their beauty and excellence,” said John Bradley, branch vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield East. “Bountempo Homes has built an exceptional
legacy, beginning a generation ago with Benito Bountempo in 1958. Joseph and Anthony continue the impeccable attention to detail instilled by their father. Joseph, the president of the company, travels through the U.S. and Europe to identify ideals of architectural design and bring those qualities to his homes. Anthony oversees every single aspect of construction, personally choosing all craftsmen and vendors. Aided by a large team of accomplished professionals, Joseph and Anthony Buontempo assure that each home is a labor of love.”

“Buontempo Homes has already constructed more than 100 houses throughout the Westfield area. I am ecstatic
to work with them in offering additional homes designed to provide lasting value to their owners,” said Maricic. “If you are considering a move to the desirable community of Westfield, I urge you to consider this opportunity to work hand-in-hand with one of the area’s most renowned builders.” Maricic explained that while Buontempo Homes has designed the floor plan and selected amenities of 1302 Summit Avenue, an interested buyer still has time to corroborate with the builder on designing the home to their specifications.

Buontempo Homes’ latest project at 1302 Summit Avenue offers a wealth of amenities. This spacious abode offers two main floors, a finished lower level and an optional upper level. It is situated on a lushly vegetated, professionally landscaped lot with a paver walkway and a multi-zone sprinkler system in both the front and back yards.

Painted HardiePlank siding protects the home’s exterior, offering an attractive wood-style finish with increased durability. Thirty-year Timberline-style dimensional shingles provide long-lasting roof protection. The home is energy efficient, keeping in warm or cool air with high-performance, insulated Andersen windows. There are also interior grills and screens in all windows.

A custom front door welcomes you into this home. A two-story entry foyer greets you, as does an elegantly
designed staircase with Colonial oak railings. Buontempo Homes took pride in installing fine appointments throughout the home’s interior. These include raised panel Masonite doors, Red Oak hardwoods floors, and an upgraded molding package for windows, doors and baseboards. Bathrooms feature granite countertops, Moen fixtures, and Kohler Caxton vitreous china under-mount sinks.

The home’s first floor features spacious entertaining areas, with a dining room and living room adjacent to the foyer. An enormous family room with fireplace is set further back. A sizeable kitchen and dinette are located next to the family room. The gourmet kitchen arrives with custom cabinets directly selected by the builder, granite counters and high-end stainless steel appliances. Highlights include a Bertazzoni Professional 36-inch five-burner gas oven, a KitchenAid double-door refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher, a GE microwave and a garbage disposal. The first floor also has a guest room, full bathroom, laundry room and two-car, attached garage with a Raynor steel door.

Four bedrooms are housed on the home’s second floor. The master bedroom boasts a fireplace, a large walk-in
closet, and a master bath with a stall shower and Jacuzzi-style tub. Two of the bedrooms share access to a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and the other bedroom is located next to an additional bathroom. The optional upper level includes an additional bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom, if so desired. The home’s lower level is finished with a recreation room, a game area and a cold room.

“If it’s ultimate comfort and accommodation you are seeking, this is the home for you,” said Maricic.

Westfield is frequently voted one of the best places to live in New Jersey. The town offers classic, small-town suburbia with tree-lined streets, lovely parks and an active downtown. However, Westfield also offers convenient public transportation to commuting destinations such as New York City, as well as close proximity to Routes 22 and 78, the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.

To make an appointment to learn more about this property or other custom plans by Buontempo Homes, contact Faith Maricic at (908) 347-3483 (cell) or (908) 233-5555 (office). The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield East office is located at 209 Central Avenue in Westfield. To view area properties, visit www.WestfieldNJTopHomes.com.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 55 offices with more than 3,100 affiliated sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, New Jersey. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com/tri-states for more information.