About Millburn's Short Hills

January 22nd, 2009 by Robin Benjamin
Categories: Chatham, Communities, Dining Out, Sue's Picks
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When I moved to Chatham last year from Short Hills, it felt like I was moving to another country, yet it is only one town over! I was used to Millburn Ave, not Main Street! and I swear the leaves on the trees were a duller shade of green. After 25 years of living in Short Hills, I was "a woman without a neighborhood," homesick and lost.

What I've come to learn, is that the Summit, Chatham and the Short Hills areas are more closely connected than I ever realized. It just took a personal move to find out.

Why the change in attitude?

Recently I had opportunities to dine at two local Chatham restaurants; Gregorio's and Scalini Fedeli. Both are on Main St, within walking distance to everything in town, a convenience I love.

Gregorio's can get really busy, so be sure to get a reservation and bring your own wine which I always consider a plus. A few other local hot spots on Main Street and not to be missed; Seranade , fine dining to perfection. A Taste of Asia is Malaysian cuisine. For those who don't know what that is, it's a mix of Chinese and Thai food. Yum! Chatham of course has a Japanese restaurant. Mitsuba . I've been to my fair share of sushi places. This might be one my favorites of all times!

I love living in Short Hills, New Jersey, an area of Millburn Township. Not only did I grow up here, but I'm also raising my kids here. They are currently in Millburn High School.

Buyers new to the area are always asking me why the town is so great...here are the Top Ten reasons:

1. Commuting to NYC.
2. The Schools
3. Community.
4. Great Downtown
5. The Entertainment Industry Loves Us
6. Short Hills Mall
7. Easy access
8. Great Town Run and Club Sports
9. Neighborhoods
10. Year Round Activities in the Parks

To read the full article check out NJRealEstateWire and for more area information about Millburn and Short Hills New Jersey see MidtownDirectHomes

Despite the state of the national real estate market, Millburn Township real estate grew in the past year with Average Sold Price up 2% and Volume of Homes Sold up 13% over 2006:

The data above is from GSMLS which is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you want to read more about Millburn and Short Hills New Jersey please visit New Jersey Real Estate Wire