A Mid-Century Gem,
Made for the Camera,
29 Miles from NYC

Mid-century modern home in Watchung, NJ with iconic butterfly roof, glass facade, naturalistic landscaping, and film-ready curb appeal.
Mid-century modern film location living room with vaulted wood ceilings, fieldstone fireplace, glass wall views, and spacious open layout.
Mid-century modern filming location in New Jersey with iconic butterfly roof, glass facade, naturalistic landscaping, and wooded surroundings.
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Spacious mid-century modern split-level with stunning butterfly roof on 1.5 wooded acres in Watchung, NJ, just 29 miles from NYC.

Glass-wrapped core living area floods interiors with natural light, paired with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, fieldstone fireplace, and open, flexible rooms.

Heated pool, soft-edge landscape, mature trees, ample parking, and wide street for easy truck and crew access.

Custom home built in 1970, designed by award-winning Japanese architect Noboru Kobayashi.

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Mid-century modern bedroom film location with wood-paneled ceiling, hardwood floors, large windows with natural light, and serene wooded views.
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A dramatic location for commercial, TV, streaming and film shoots. Meticulously maintained and available for single- or multi-day rentals, year-round.

Interior Features

  • Core living area wrapped in glass, allowing for maximum natural light and panoramic views of the property

  • Large living room with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and fieldstone fireplace

  • Open dining area flowing into updated kitchen with granite counters, center island, and pool views

  • Five bedrooms, including a primary suite in a separate wing

  • Large family room, office/bedroom, and laundry on the lower level

  • Neutral, uncluttered interiors that can be easily dressed for a variety of looks

  • 4,000 square-feet total

Exterior Features

  • Iconic butterfly roofline for striking curb appeal and architectural character

  • 20’ x 40’ heated in-ground pool with surrounding patio

  • Mature trees and soft-edge landscaped yard for privacy and natural backdrops

  • Wide, straight residential street for easy truck and equipment access

  • Ample driveway parking for multiple vehicles and crew

Production Advantages

  • Variety of interior looks: warm wood, stone, modern updates, and open layouts

  • Abundant natural light from glass walls — ideal for daylight shoots without heavy lighting setups

  • Multiple access points for loading in/out equipment

  • Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood with generous staging space on property and street

  • Fast access to major highways

  • Strategically located

    • 20 mins to/from EWR

    • 40 mins to/from Manhattan

    • 60 mins to/from Fort Monmouth

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Aerial view of mid-century modern filming location in Watchung, NJ, surrounded by wooded landscape with driveway access and naturalistic grounds.
Mid-century modern filming location in Watchung, NJ with butterfly roof, dark exterior facade, naturalistic landscaping, and wooded backdrop on a gentle slope.

Watchung MCM is more than a backdrop — it’s a character. Designed to connect architecture and nature, our home offers filmmakers a timeless, film-ready setting with care and accessibility at its core.