Exquisite Mountain Manor With Lavish Entertaining Spaces

Magnificent Brick and Stone Manor on the Bernardsville Mountain

No detail was overlooked in an architectural masterpiece surrounded by five point twenty-eight± manicured acres on the Bernardsville Mountain, the ultimate destination for a luxurious lifestyle. Acclaimed local architect Peter Dorne designed this exceptional eleven thousand square-foot dwelling in 2012; it features a separate pool house with a state-of-the-art squash court and adjacent conservatory. The impeccably designed interior provides six bedroom suites, one of them a well-appointed two-bedroom apartment, seven full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Bespoke design elements include hand-milled built-ins, millwork and cabinetry, hickory flooring, ornate fireplaces, Charles Edwards lighting fixtures, luxurious Waterworks bathrooms, numerous French doors and an elevator. Finished in a classic mix of red brick and Seneca buff stone capped by a cedar shake roof, this residence is enhanced by handcrafted masonry work, a huge bluestone terrace, an impressive porte cochère side entry, mature trees, open lawns and colorful gardens, creating a quintessential country retreat. Its private location at the end of a cul de sac shares a rear border with the Somerset Hills Country Club’s golf course.

Introducing the gracious floor plan are a set of flame mahogany front doors revealing the entrance hall with herringbone wood floors and a graceful main staircase. Additional highlights of this elegant manor include sophisticated gathering spaces on the main level, such as a formal living room where the carved fireplace mantle was made on-site, a fireside library lined in custom maple cabinetry and wood paneling which opens to the bluestone terrace, a windowed alcove accommodating the dining room, a chic wet bar, and a viewing room featuring a built-in media wall.

Grounded by an L-shaped center island, the epicurean kitchen is fitted with appliances from Sub-Zero and Thermador, deeply toned wood cabinets, granite countertops, knotty pine walls and a dining area. Doors to the rear terrace invite warm weather entertaining with a retractable shade awning and built-in gas grill. Near the kitchen is access to an oversized pantry, elevator, rear staircase, heated three-car garage enclosed by mahogany doors as well as separate laundry rooms , powder rooms ,and recycling rooms.

Set apart from the public spaces ,a spectacular first floor primary suite contains an airy bedroom set under high coffered ceilings ,a lovely gas/wood-burning fireplace ,fully outfitted walk-in closet ,and pair of mirrored French doors to spa-inspired primary bathroom . This owners’ sanctuary features marble tilework ,an extra-large shower ,soaking tub ,two vanities ,custom built-ins,and private water closet . Adjacent to primary bedroom is mahogany paneled sunroom taking in lush property views from three window walls . French doors in sunroom open to sheltered courtyard centered by enchanting water feature . Also on first floor is secondary bedroom suite with tall coffered ceilings,a walk-in closet,and French doors to terrace . It adjoins handicapped-accessible marble bathroom offering zero-clearance shower . The second level is equally impressive,six artfully designed bedroom suites,every connecting to marble tiled full bathroom . There also delightful sitting room featuring wall built-ins,a study hall with built-in desks,and rear staircase. This level continues in two-bedroom apartment near rear staircase ; it offers spacious bedrooms,a center island kitchen with breakfast nook,a full bathroom,w arm closets,and laundry room .

Even more living space available finished lower level. A professional-grade home theater has comfortable tiered seating,m ahogany trim,soundproofed walls. The expansive gym designed mirrored walls plenty space working out. A bar area capped porcelain countertops dual infrared/coal-fired sauna half bath shower room,elevator stop,c edar closets,generous storage options utility areas including whole-house generator complete this well-designed level.

In rear property brick walkways wind through breathtaking landscapes heated gunite pool spa bluestone patio surround fabulous pool house. Designed look if been there for generations roomy two-story structure has brick floors arranged herringbone pattern antique wood cabinetry half-timbered ceilings plaster walls handsome wood-burning brick fireplace. Full kitchen upper-end appliances farmhouse sink sitting area streamline entertaining. There also full bath gallery area overlooking views squash court below. Reached curving limestone staircase grotto-like lower level brick walls arched doorways; one rooms would make ideal wine cellar/tasting room another changing room pool guests. Game room next squash court underscores fun-filled spirit pool house.

Adjacent pool house conservatory building dramatic sun-filled space features towering beamed cathedral ceilings light fixtures sourced from The Ritz Paris treillage walls skylights. A series arched top French doors open outside Florentine Craftsmen recirculating lead fountain eye-catching focal point. The entire property deer fenced all planters garden beds plumbed irrigation. Solar panels contribute home’s energy efficiency.

Located celebrated Somerset Hills,Bernardsville Mountain backdrop natural beauty residential properties set multiple acres. It minutes historic downtown Bernardsville fine dining at The Bernards Inn independently owned shops boutiques art galleries seasonal farmer’s market Midtown Direct trains Manhattan. Other amenities include Blue Ribbon school district highly rated private schools area easy access Routes 202 78 287 well Newark Liberty International Airport.