CHARMING, ARTIST-OWNED SUMMIT COLONIAL WITH ENCHANTING SECRET GARDEN AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER 60 YEARS! Calling all historic home & garden lovers with an appreciation for artisanship & custom details you've found your home in 8 Lafayette Ave., nestled on a quiet tree-lined neighborhood that is a close walk to Washington Elementary, Tatlock Field & the vibrant downtown of Summit with easy access to NYC. This magical home will wrap itself around you, replete with beautiful murals, period millwork, original hardwood floors, two gas fireplaces, high-end designer touches like Scalamandr & Thibaut wallpapers, marble-adorned bathrooms & incredible storage. Modern convenience 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 custom chalk-painted cabinetry, peninsula & island seating, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances including 6-burner Viking range & beverage fridge. Don't forget to look up to the tray ceiling to appreciate a Sistine Chapel-worthy mural tucked inside! Enter the oasis-like backyard from the mudroom & prepare to be wowed. This gorgeous & private haven feels like your very own 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 Bath on the Second Level. Must-see to appreciate this masterpiece!