157 1/2 South St Jersey City, NJ 07307

This elegant 3-Bedroom plus Office, 2 Full Bathroom, Single-Family home combines historic and contemporary details through refined renovation and restoration. The poetic free spirit of this home provides modern sophistication with custom wood blinds on two main floors, Nest thermostat throughout, recessed lights, security system (doorbell, sensors, etc.), steel front door with unique modern design, heirloom-quality forged brass switch plates and outlet covers installed throughout the home, push-button switches with mother-of-pearl-style button inlays, and Heron ceiling fans from Rejuvenation with cast iron motor housing. The spacious living room reflects the impeccable charm of this home with exposed brick and a seamless flow into the generously sized dining room with a dimmable pendant lighting by Italian designer Achille Castiglioni. Through the dining room, the home opens up to the kitchen that offers stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and direct access to the picturesque deck and backyard. The main level also provides a fully gut-renovated bathroom with natural slate tile, Moen faucets, and custom wood shelving. From the kitchen, you step out to two levels of tranquil outdoor space. The deck comes with a perfectly sized canopy umbrella and leads down to a lush garden with roses, peonies, hydrangea, an apple tree and other flowering plants. Under the deck is a bricked patio, ideal for enjoying the summer days in a shaded area. Head upstairs to the bedrooms where natural light pours in from an overhead skylight and the charm continues with antique doors with restored historic hardware. This perfect home is complete with a newly refinished living space in the basement, which also has direct access to the backyard. No detail was missed in the renovation of this home, all while preserving the character that makes this the perfect retreat. 157.5 South St is in a vibrant neighborhood of Jersey City Heights with abundant shops and restaurants on Central Ave (just a block away), several parks nearby, an easy commute proximity for getting into NYC, and abundant street parking throughout.