Beyond Its Traditional Facade, This $1.4M New Jersey Colonial Has a Wild Side

by Will Allstetter

Playful pattern meets vibrant color inside the revamped residence, which was featured in Domino.

Playful pattern meets vibrant color inside the revamped residence, which was featured in Domino.

Location: 295 Western Drive South, South Orange Village Township, New Jersey

Price: $1,379,000

Year Built: 1929

Renovation Date: 2022

Interior Design: Hollie Velten, Elizabeth Spiridakis

Footprint: 2,860 square feet (5 bedrooms, 5 baths)

Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

From the Agent: "Classic brick colonial meets editorial-level design in the coveted South Mountain section of South Orange, just moments from the NYC train, schools, coffee shops, bakery, record store, art supply shop, and parks. Inside, rich hardwood floors and beautifully balanced spaces create a warm yet refined aesthetic. The sun-drenched maplewood room offers the perfect flex space for a home office, toy room, or lounge, with seamless access to a private stone patio and backyard, designed for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining. The spacious designer primary suite offers a true retreat with an en-suite bath, and the third floor adds two additional bedrooms and a full bath, ideal for guests, creative space, or work-from-home flexibility. A rare blend of timeless architecture and magazine-worthy design, this home offers a turnkey lifestyle in one of South Orange’s most sought-after neighborhoods."

A wood-burning fireplace helps to anchor the living room.

A woodburning fireplace anchors the colorful living room.

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

The owner undertook a kitchen renovation themselves, replacing the dated design with the current, bright refresh.

The current owner, creative director Elizabeth Spiridakis, revamped the the kitchen herself. The hardware and lighting are by Schoolhouse.

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

In 2025, the guts of the home got an upgrade including a three-zone HVAC system with new heating.

The home was updated in 2025 with a three-zone HVAC system.

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

The master bedroom was renovated in collaboration with designer Hollie Velten, earning the room a feature in Domino Magazine.

The master bedroom was renovated in collaboration with designer Hollie Velten. The home was featured in Domino magazine.

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

A water softener removes hard minerals for all the home's plumbing.

A water softener removes hard minerals for all the home's plumbing.

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

Photo by Lisa Kollberg

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