Real Estate - Chatham NJ, Far Hills, Bernardsville, Mendham, Tewksbury

Recently Reduced: French Normandy Manor in Mendham

May 20th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

French Normandy Manor in Mendham

A recent price reduction makes this custom-created luxury home in Mendham even more enticing. Constructed in 1998 using plans created by the renowned Scholz Design firm, the result is a grandly-detailed estate home featuring 20 rooms filled with style and elegance.

Borrowing its design sense from manor homes found in France’s Normandy countryside, the interior is graced with three ornately-mantled fireplaces, soaring ceiling heights, extensive millwork, dramatic window walls and unique lighting. Old World influences are showcased throughout the home, whether it’s the two-story salon, a privately-situated first floor master suite in its own wing, or the spacious limestone terraces spanning the front and the back of the home.

A captivating floor plan offers six bedrooms, seven full baths as well as an entertainment level with a theater, bar, wine cellar and billiards room. Opulent 5.7± acre grounds are professionally landscaped and enhanced with a swimming pool featuring an integrated waterfall and spa, a two-story pool house, and lush gardens.

This luxury home for sale in Mendham presents all the amenities for a lavish lifestyle. For more information about this Mendham manor home for sale, luxury real estate in New Jersey or Morris County luxury homes, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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Neighborhood Overview: RoseValle, Chatham

May 17th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Luxury Townhomes in Chatham

RoseValle is a newer development of luxury townhomes in Chatham Township. Comprised of 56 units, there are four distinct models in this luxury home neighborhood in Chatham. Centrally located off Shunpike Road, RoseValle townhomes provide three or four bedrooms and three to four-and-one-half bathrooms.

Living spaces are arranged on two upper levels, with basements below which are sometimes finished with amenities like home theaters, exercise rooms or recreation areas. Depending on the model, some residences have first floor master bedroom suites. With floor plans ranging from about 3,300 to well over 4,000 square-feet, townhomes at RoseValle rival Chatham single-family homes in terms of both size and amenities.

Layouts are detailed with large living spaces, formal dining rooms, loft areas, gourmet granite and stainless steel kitchens, gracious master suites and attached garages. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, ornate moldings, recessed lights and spa-like baths are among the many superior design features. RoseValle prices begin around $1 million-plus.

Those seeking luxury real estate in Chatham often opt to live at RoseValle. Located near the Midtown Direct train station in downtown Chatham, this luxury enclave is a popular choice for commuters as well as those who enjoy the maintenance-free lifestyle afforded by a townhome.

For more information about luxury townhomes in Chatham, luxury single-family homes in Chatham or luxury real estate in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

View listings in this town:

210 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham Borough – Listed at $1,499,000

12 Spring Street, Chatham Township – Listed at $1,095,000

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New Listing: 98 Sand Spring Road, Harding

May 15th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Customized New Vernon Luxury Home

Richly detailed inside and out, a gracious custom residence in the New Vernon section of Harding Township is approached past a formal gated entrance on a circular driveway fashioned of paver blocks. Built in 1997, this expansive 12-room home was renovated in 2003 and once again in 2006. The result is an exemplary New Vernon luxury home for sale surrounded by 3.9± acres of landscaped privacy.

Highlights of the sunny interior include a spectacular modern kitchen, an inviting family room anchored by a stone fireplace, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, intricate millwork and a walk-out lower level with a home office and a 960-square-foot game room. The first floor contains an elegant master bedroom suite designed with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, four walk-in closets and an opulent master bath. Additionally, this luxury home for sale in Harding Township offers five bedrooms, three full baths, two powder rooms and a four-car garage.

For more information about this New Vernon luxury home for sale, luxury real estate in Harding Township or luxury homes for sale in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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In the News: 68 Old Turnpike Road, Tewksbury, NJ

May 14th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Historic Tewksbury Colonial Named The Wall Street Journal’s “House of the Week”

A popular interactive feature on The Wall Street Journal’s website is the House of the Week, an online poll which asks readers to vote on their favorite luxury home when presented with four choices. An outstanding Turpin listing was chosen to be the Wall Street Journal House of the Week last month, and it faced some serious competition. Three other homes in the running for the title were an ornate 1920s mansion complete with gold leaf wallpaper in Englewood, New Jersey; a restored Greek Revival mansion dating back to the 1930s in Georgia; and a secluded Fire Island beach house filled with contemporary amenities.

The winner was a Federal-style 1822 antique home in Tewksbury that has been owned by just three separate families throughout its nearly 200-year history. In fact, the original owners kept the home in their family for three subsequent generations. Sited on 36± acres, Wall Street Journal editor Jackie Bischof noted that this winning five-bedroom residence was “a really meticulous renovation,” and “a bit of a homestead.”

A careful renovation of this Tewksbury luxury home by the current owners took over two years and included a year-long restoration of all the home’s nine fireplaces and their mantelpieces, according to Bischof. This antique home in Tewksbury was also named Home of the Day by the Wall Street Journal’s website in early April.

Located in the heart of Oldwick’s charming and historic village, this Tewksbury luxury home for sale is enhanced by a swimming pool, tennis court, paddle tennis court, stone courtyard with formal garden, and a multitude of fruit and specimen trees.

For more information about luxury real estate in New Jersey, antique homes for sale in Tewksbury or new listings in Oldwick, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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Neighborhood Overview: Beacon Crest, Basking Ridge

May 10th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Beacon Crest in Basking Ridge

Luxury real estate in Basking Ridge can be found at Beacon Crest, an enclave of upscale single-family homes located in The Hills master-planned community. Constructed in the mid-1990s, luxury homes in the Beacon Crest neighborhood are arranged on four quiet streets: Beacon Crest Drive, Green Mountain Drive, Talmadge Lane and Shadowbrook Lane. Beacon Crest can be reached from Allen Road and is also convenient to major highways and shopping.

The Beacon Crest neighborhood has 60 homes featuring open layouts of about 3,000 to 4,000 square feet with four or five bedrooms, two-and-one-half to five-and-one-half bathrooms and two or three-car garages. Lot sizes are generally about a half-acre. Interior amenities at Beacon Crest include hardwood floors, high and volume ceilings, large gathering spaces, recessed lights, center island kitchens, master suites, rear decks and wooded views.

Since the Beacon Crest neighborhood in Basking Ridge is part of The Hills homeowner’s association, residents are welcome to use the community clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and jogging paths. Nearby are the Mount Prospect Elementary School, the Highlands Village Shopping Center, the New Jersey National Golf Course, Routes 202 and 206, and Interstates 78 and 287.

Homes for sale in Beacon Crest are usually priced in the upper $900s and some range to over $1 million. For information about Beacon Crest homes for sale, luxury real estate in Basking Ridge, or luxury homes for sale in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

View listings in this town:

174 Liberty Corner Road, Bernards Township

174 Liberty Corner Road, Bernards Township – Listed at #2,999,000

5 Oxbow Lane, Bernards Township – Listed at $815,000

30 Ash Street, Bernards Township – Listed at $525,000

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Featured Property: Renemede, 116-1 Dryden Road, Bernardsville

May 8th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Renemede on The Bernardsville Mountain

Renemede was chosen to be a Turpin featured property based on its long local history, architectural heritage and graceful presence on the Bernardsville Mountain. This Bernardsville luxury home for sale was designed by esteemed architect Henry Hardenbergh for his own use in 1906. Hardenbergh also designed New York’s famous Plaza Hotel and the elaborate Dakota apartment complex, among other landmarks.

Set on 8± acres, the 19-room main house takes in sweeping views of the Somerset Hills. Highlights of Renemede’s gracious floor plan include generously-sized gathering spaces, high ceilings, detailed moldings and nine ornate fireplaces. The layout presents six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and a powder room. Thoughtful updates and restorations over the years have resulted in amenities like a center island gourmet kitchen.

This Bernardsville estate home for sale is enhanced by a swimming pool, three-stall horse barn, paddock and garage parking for eight cars on the property.

For more information about Bernardsville real estate, historic Somerset Hills homes for sale or luxury homes for sale in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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New Listing: 56 Village Road, Harding, NJ

May 6th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Custom Colonial For Sale in New Vernon

A newly-listed Harding Township home for sale is located in the scenic New Vernon section, where it enjoys a bucolic 5± acre setting. Designed using traditional Cape Cod and Colonial architectural influences, this custom-built home for sale in New Vernon presents five bedrooms, four full and two half baths, plus a three-car garage. Park-like grounds contain a swimming pool, decorative metal fencing, flowering trees and green lawns.

A covered front porch along the façade opens to the soaring foyer with two-story ceiling heights and views into some of the main rooms. These include a firelit living room and library, a spacious formal dining room, a granite kitchen opening to the family room, and a coffered ceiling game room. Bedrooms are arranged on the second story, with the exception of the grand master suite which is privately-situated on the first floor.

Harding Township real estate is especially desirable for its convenient location, lower property taxes and peaceful surroundings. For more information about homes for sale in Morris County, luxury real estate in New Vernon or the luxury housing market in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746. We can offer advice about estate homes in New Jersey, Harding Township, or any of the outstanding towns in our market area.

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Neighborhood Overview: Chestnut Run, Long Hill Township

May 3rd, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Chestnut Run Townhomes in Gillette

For those seeking an attractive townhome in a central location amid wooded privacy, Chestnut Run in the Gillette section of Long Hill Township is an ideal community. Just three cul-de-sac streets—Woods End Road, Primrose Lane and Crabapple Lane—make up this quiet Chestnut Run neighborhood which is accessed from Delaware Avenue. There are just 32 townhomes in the Chestnut Run townhome complex; all of them are multi-level residences with basements and attached one or two-car garages. Floor plans offer three bedrooms and two-and-one-half bathrooms, while exteriors feature outdoor patios, porches or decks.

Constructed in the mid-1990s, townhomes at Chestnut Run typically have an eat-in kitchen, master bedroom suite, a gas fireplace, high ceilings and central air conditioning. Colonial-style façades are accented with brick, bay windows or covered porches, lending a picturesque quality to the streetscapes.

Surrounded by leafy woods, the Chestnut Run neighborhood has a serene feeling yet is close to Interstate 78, NJ Transit train stations in Gillette or Stirling for service on the Gladstone Branch, or New York-bound buses which stop on nearby Valley Road. Measuring 12 square miles, Long Hill Township in southern Morris County is known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere and strategic location near transportation, shopping, dining and recreation.

For more information about Chestnut Run townhomes for sale, real estate in Long Hill Township or luxury housing in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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New Listing: 1675 Lamington Road, Bedminster, NJ

May 1st, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Unique 19th Century Converted Barn in Bedminster

This new listing at Turpin is a quintessential country property located at the end of a long, private drive in the heart of the Somerset Hills and its fabled hunt country. Set quietly on 6.6± farmland-assessed acres, this home was originally a circa 1850 barn from Pennsylvania; it was reclaimed and carefully rebuilt in 2000. Today, this Bedminster home for sale presents an abundance of 19th century charm as well as fine modern facilities.

Dramatic design features reflecting the home’s rustic heritage include exposed ceiling beams, original post and beam construction, soaring peaked ceilings, wide-board wood floors and interior barn siding. These details are complemented by the newer kitchen wing which creatively combines old and new amenities, airy loft spaces for study or office, and spacious, sunlit bedrooms. Many oversized and transom-topped windows frame the rural surroundings and brighten the 10-room floor plan. This reconstructed antique barn for sale offers four bedrooms, three full and one half baths. The first floor master suite includes a library/study with handsome wood-burning fireplace. Outside, a stone-walled courtyard, a swimming pool, green lawns, towering pine trees and a fully fenced yard are gracious additions to the acreage.

This Bedminster home for sale is a unique offering in today’s marketplace. For more information about this custom Bedminster home, antique homes in Somerset County or luxury real estate in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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Recently Reduced: 206 West Moore Street, Hackettstown

April 29th, 2013 | by Turpin Real Estate

Landmark Hackettstown Victorian

Even in a long-established municipality like Warren County’s Hackettstown–which is known for its many outstanding examples of Victorian architecture– the Jacob C. Allen House is a real standout among historic homes for sale in New Jersey. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and featured in numerous books about fine architecture, this Victorian home for sale is on the market for the first time in nearly four decades. Designed in the Second Empire style with a regal front tower, the 15-room home was built in the 1870s. Its spacious floor plan has eight bedrooms, two full and one half bath.

Original features lend wonderful character to every part of the home. Some of these design elements include warm wood flooring, a gracious staircase spanning three levels, extensive molding treatments, colorful stained glass windows and elegantly-mantled fireplaces. Set on 0.92± acre, the property offers a swimming pool, a gazebo, one-room log cabin, one-car detached garage and carport.

Newly listed for $499,900, the price reflects a recent reduction that makes it even more appealing to those seeking a historic home for sale in New Jersey. For more information about this Hackettstown home for sale, Victorian homes for sale or luxury homes for sale in New Jersey, contact Turpin at 877-788-7746.

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