CHARMING, ARTIST-OWNED SUMMIT COLONIAL WITH ENCHANTING SECRETGARDEN AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER 60 YEARS! Calling all historic home& garden lovers with an appreciation for artisanship & custom details ? you?ve found yourhome in 8 Lafayette Ave., nestled on a quiet tree-lined neighborhood that is a close walk toWashington Elementary, Tatlock Field & the vibrant downtown of Summit with easy access toNYC. This magical home will wrap itself around you, replete with beautiful murals, periodmillwork, original hardwood floors, two gas fireplaces, high-end designer touches likeScalamandre & Thibaut wallpapers, marble-adorned bathrooms & incredible storage. Modernconvenience meets historic charm in every corner with an Office, Mudroom, Sitting Room &Full Bath with Laundry all on the First Level. Eat-in Kitchen is masterful with customchalk-painted cabinetry, peninsula & island seating, granite countertops & stainless steelappliances including 6-burner Viking range & beverage fridge. Don?t forget to look up to the trayceiling to appreciate a Sistine Chapel-worthy mural tucked inside! Enter the oasis-like backyardfrom the mudroom & prepare to be wowed. This gorgeous & private haven feels like your veryown Bed & Breakfast and features secluded patios, pergolas, fruit trees, flower &vegetable gardens, adorable potting shed with electricity & koi pond! 4 good-sized bedrooms with ample closet space & Full Bathon the Second Level. Must-see to appreciate this masterpiece!