Description

Delightfully different in every way, an imaginative stone and stucco country estate is situated on gated and fenced acreage. The storybook setting is enhanced by lush lawns, native plantings, manicured hedges and a rushing stream. Built in 1955, character-filled rooms in this exceptional mid-century residence are spacious and inviting. A beautifully flowing layout is detailed with classic appointments such as three fireplaces, stone and hardwood flooring, beamed ceilings and built-ins. The point of entry is a welcoming foyer fitted with a wide staircase edged by wrought iron railings. An expansive formal living room is centered around a stone fireplace, while ceiling beams and stone flooring are other exceptional design features. The inviting formal dining room contains hardwood floors, a bay window and crown moldings. In the cathedral ceiling library, a wall of built-in bookcases is a harmonious counterpoint to the dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace surrounded by handsome woodwork. Natural light streams into the sunroom, where window walls and sliding glass doors overlook open and forested grounds. Enhancing the effortless flow of this magical home is a beamed ceiling family room anchored by a stone fireplace. A large picture window in the family room frames serene backyard views, and hardwood floors lend a dose of traditional style. Opening from the family room is the updated center island kitchen with beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and recessed lighting. It adjoins a roomy dining area, where French doors overlook a bluestone dining patio. Nearby, a well-appointed wet bar has a prep sink and wood cabinetry. Upstairs, generously-sized bedrooms include a gracious master suite with private full bath. A rare offering in the heart of the Somerset Hills, this stone estate is located a short distance from the historic village of Bernardsville. The lively downtown offers shopping, dining, art galleries, a movie theater, and a NJ Transit train station for service to New York City, Newark or Hoboken.

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