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�rom the beginning , �05 �ernwood Ave . has been home to people with big plans . According to Montclair township historian Mike �arrelly , it was built around 1900 on a lot sold byTimothy Sellow , who owned the surrounding land and carved it into Inwood , Norwood and the other streets comprising “ the woods ” section of Upper Montclair . James Stephens , amill owner and manufacturer of silk ribbons , lived inthe house with his wife Anna in 1910� when he died , Anna remained there and married acircuit court judge .
�ast forward to its most recent owners , the president of a New York ad agency and a former producer for comedian Jerry Seinfeld . They brought a “ hip ” sensibility to the 5,5�6-s�uare-foot space , says Bob Bailey-Lemansky �Keller Williams Suburban Realty� , who co-listed the property with Jacob Lewis �KW NJ Metro Group� , and sold it during the winter .
The couple painted most of the dark wood paneling and moldings white , and made fun yet elegant design choices . It ’ s no wonder the house has been chosen as the setting for many TV commercials , including a recently-shot Verizon ad featuring celebrity chef Bobby �lay .
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MAY 2021 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE