Description
An exquisitely crafted Bernardsville Mountain estate home is a welcoming presence on 9 farm-assessed acres. The bright, sun-filled 18-room interior offers 6 bedroom suites, 2 powder rooms and an attached 4-car garage. Inspired by Georgian Colonial architecture, the privately-sited residence features a stone facade with Hardie Plank siding, covered main entry edged by tall columns and a dormered roofline. The long drive marked by lantern-topped stone pillars is lined in Bradford pear trees and white flowers. Lush grounds contain a heated saltwater gunite black bottom pool with integrated spa, a pergola-topped Brazilian bluestone terrace, massive stone fireplace with mounted waterproof television, formal gardens, terraced landscapes and a fenced rear yard. Constructed by noteworthy builder Bruce Feld in 2003, a variety of recent updates enhance this extremely well-maintained Colonial. An open, airy floor plan is enhanced by finely-milled wainscoting, deep crown moldings, hardwood and travertine marble floors, 4 fireplaces,10-foot ceilings, plantation shutters, generously-sized rooms, neutral decor and major upgrades including the chef's kitchen, baths and the 2023 finished walkout, daylight lower level.Spacious gallery hallways enhance the sense of openness and elegance. Convenient to Midtown Direct trains, local and interstate highways, excellent public and private schools, shopping, dining, recreational opportunities, equestrian facilities and highly-ranked golf courses.