Description

Surrounded by rolling farmland and picturesque horse properties, this magnificent 13-acre country estate offers the ultimate in gracious living. Sweeping lawns, magnificent shade trees, and meticulously landscaped garden beds surround the centerpiece house, while two fully equipped horse barns, pastures, and paddocks offer complete equestrian opportunities. A tennis court, swimming pool, and bocce court ensure that this outstanding property wants for nothing. Apple trees line the white-graveled drive that meanders up to the five-bedroom house, whose original stone and clapboard core dates to the mid-19th-century. Extensive renovations have created a truly beautiful home that seamlessly blends centuries-old features with exquisite modern updates. In a U-shaped-configuration, two wings of the house open out to a central bluestone terrace, beyond which are rolling lawns and fields. This creative design feature allows for extensive incoming light and long views from within. Pumpkin pine flooring, wrought-iron hardware, finely crafted wall and ceiling molding, and true divided-light transom windows are just some of the features that have been retained from the original farmhouse. Subsequent additions have created a stunning cherry-wood-floored family room with raised ceiling and fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen, featuring a four-seater granite island, custom cabinetry and a charming breakfast room with a window seat that overlooks a cottage garden. A slate breezeway beyond the kitchen opens to the central courtyard, allowing views from the heart of the house. The formal rooms of the home are elegant tributes to its historic roots. An exquisite ceiling medallion of plaster molding dominates the dining room, while the spacious living room with molded arches is reminiscent of gracious old-world living. Both rooms overlook the back of the house, where perfectly groomed lawns sweep down to the Rockaway Creek. Also of note among the main living areas are a wood-paneled library with a fireplace and wet bar, and a charming den with adjoining full bath and study, creating a private suite of rooms that opens to a covered porch. On the second floor, the master suite has an adjoining living room with fireplace as well as two bathrooms and a wood-paneled dressing room. Stairs from the kitchen, and an elevator, access a private bedroom suite with a full bath and a study—ideal for staff or long-stay guests. Located in Hunterdon County, known for its beautiful landscape, this lovely property enjoys easy access to major commuter roads and rail. Wonderful golf courses, including Fiddler’s Elbow and Trump National, and the charming village of Whitehouse Station are nearby.

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