159 Pennbrook Road, Far Hills Boro, NJ

About This Property

LOCATION: Located south of Morristown and about 45 miles west of New York City in the heart of northern New Jersey’s hunt country, this five-square-mile township is among the state’s most affluent. Ten-acre zoning assures the perpetuation of its rural character, and most properties are large estates. New Jersey Transit Midtown Direct commuter trains run to Penn Station in New York City. Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately a 25 minute drive via Route 78.
Far Hills school children attend public schools in neighboring Bernardsville. Nearby private schools include Far Hills Country Day, the Pingry School in Martinsville, the Peck School in Morristown, Oak Knoll, Kent Place, and Oratory in Summit, Newark Academy in Livingston, and the Delbarton School for boys in Morristown. Shopping from specialty boutiques to malls is available at the Far Hills center, Bedminster, nearby Bernardsville and Morristown, the Bridgewater Commons and The Mall at Short Hills.

PROPERTY: 10 (+-) open and wooded acres with residence located on a promontory overlooking panoramic countryside views. From the road, a long private drive through stone columns culminates in a courtyard at the front entry of the home. Extensive areas of grounds are professionally landscaped and there is a pond with waterfall surrounded by perennial gardens and a fenced rose garden. A slate terrace extends the rear width of the house. Stairways on either side of the terrace offer access leading down to the tennis court, horse stalls and paddock. A lanai adjoins the pool terrace. An extensive irrigation system maintains the grounds.

RESIDENCE: A two-story French Country-style manor built in 1987 with approximately 15,000 sq. ft. of living area on 3 levels, stucco and stone exterior and slate roof, copper soffit gutters and leaders and grounded lightning rods. There are 18 rooms including 5 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 2 half-baths, plus an au-pair suite with bedroom and full bath. Throughout the residence, there is custom-milled finish woodwork, 6 fireplaces, mahogany doors, recessed lighting, central vacuum and a central security system. Additional features include double thermo-pane high-efficiency Pella windows; copper plumbing; 100-gallon commercial water heater; private sewer and water with 3 pressure tanks for well; and 600-amp electrical service - with a separate service for tennis court and pool.

FIRST FLOOR: Double doors open to the Grand Entry Foyer (25X18) with Italian marble floor, 21´ ceiling and sweeping staircase with custom brass railings. The Powder Room has a marble sink with copper fixtures and a marble floor. Beyond the grand foyer, is the Great Room (25X24) which features an oak floor with mahogany inlay border, marble fireplace, marble-topped 12´ wet bar with brass sink, and a 21´ rotunda-style ceiling. Three sets of French doors offer access to the terrace that overlooks the pool, tennis court and distant views. The formal Living Room (34X18) has an oak floor with mahogany inlay border and adjoins the Garden Room (18X18) with hexagonal Mexican quarry tile floor, chandelier, and French doors to the gardens. The formal Dining Room (26X18) features a two-column alcove and an oak floor with mahogany inlay border. A Butler’s Pantry leads into the Country Eat-in Kitchen (41X15) with hexagonal Mexican-quarry tile floor, stone fireplace, custom cabinets with granite countertops, 14´ center island with breakfast bar, 2 sinks, a pantry, a fitted closet, 2 sinks and an extensive complement of top-of-the-line stainless appliances. A hexagonal-shaped Breakfast Room (14X14) with hexagonal Mexican-quarry tile floor and French doors to terrace adjoins the kitchen. A kitchen staircase offers access to both upper and lower levels. A Multi-purpose Room (18X15) and full bathroom are off of the kitchen. The Family Room (23X19) features a random-width oak-pegged floor, painted barn siding, stone and stucco fireplace, built-in bookcases and a beamed ceiling. A marble-floored rear hallway/gallery leads to the all-walnut Library (16X15) with walnut paneling and floor, walnut moldings, built-in bookcases and cabinetry, as well as a marble fireplace and 2 sets of French doors to the terrace. Next to the library are stairs to the lower level and a Media Room (21X18) with 2 sets of French doors to the terrace. After the media room, there is an audio/visual equipment room (10X6) with hexagonal Mexican-quarry tile floor, oak cabinets and built-ins, and a custom leaded-glass and mahogany door.

SECOND FLOOR: The Master Suite is entered through a marble-floored Entry Hall (18X6). The Master Bedroom (31X17) features a marble fireplace and French doors to a private balcony. An octagon-shaped Dressing Room (8X8) with marble floor is mirrored floor-to-ceiling. Two separate master bathrooms and two separate walk-in closet rooms are offered. The 1st Full Bath (23X13) has a marble floor, Jacuzzi bathtub, toilet and bidet, oversized marble steam shower, sink, cabinets, desk and separate vanity area. The adjoining closet room (17X13) is outfitted with 6 double closets with one being cedar, floor-to-ceiling drawers and built-ins, shoe racks. The 2nd Full Bath (16X8) includes an oversized shower, custom closets and cabinets, toilet, sink and marble floor. The adjoining closet room (16X7) has 3 double custom closets, floor-to-ceiling mahogany drawers and built-ins.
On the other side of the second floor, there are four Bedroom Suites, each with their own bathrooms: Bedroom #2 (22X18) with fireplace and bathroom; Bedroom #3 (20X17) with bathroom; Bedroom #4 (20X14) with bathroom; and Bedroom #5 (15X14) with bathroom.

LOWER LEVEL: Two staircases lead to the lower level which features an Au-Pair Suite with a bedroom and bathroom; an octagonal room (15X15) with Mexican-quarry tile floor; an exercise room (25X23) with mirrored walls and parquet floor; laundry room (19X18); sauna; 3 large unfinished storage rooms; 2nd bathroom; and a slate-floored gallery (70X15) with 4 sets of French doors to the rear grounds, pool and tennis court.

AMENITIES: Oversized heated 4-car garage with automatic door openers; illuminated tennis court; 4-stall barn with stable; extensive recessed lighting; 6 wood-burning fire-places; master bath sundeck; generator; parking courtyard with stacked stone walls; multi-zone forced-hot-air heat with humidifier; multi-zone central air-conditioning; cable TV; private well; septic.