136 Mount Harmony Rd, Bernardsville Boro, NJ 07924-2013

About This Property

Circa 1850 Antenna Farm weaves together a magical blend of Old World charm and stylish amenities for today’s living. This spacious home was transformed by architect James Gubelmann in the 1980s, whose eye-catching design was featured in the pages of a 1986 issue of Architectural Digest. Extensive renovations in 2006 brought even more appeal to this sophisticated residence, which is characterized by open, airy spaces and sun-filled rooms. Recent updates include a multi-room his and hers master bath connected by a shower room and featuring a bathtub, two private commode closets and a linen closet. Other upgrades include two newly renovated baths, all with radiant heated floors; a new roofline with a new wood shingle roof; a new front porch; and a completely renovated third floor with full bath.

Situated on the Bernardsville Mountain, Antenna Farm used to be headquarters of the Mount Kemble School in the 1920s, a precursor of the Far Hills Country Day School. Today, the timeless Colonial shingle residence is surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds, mature trees, perennial gardens, bluestone terraces and fieldstone walls. A roomy storage barn, detached two-car garage and recently renovated heated, in-ground pool are additional features.

Interior highlights include three fireplaces, hardwood floors, traditional molding treatments, numerous built-ins, high ceilings, unique beamed ceilings and walls, a wet bar, updated lighting and wine cellar. Oversized windows in many rooms take in the views of the sweeping landscapes surrounding the property.

The grand entrance room is anchored by a fieldstone fireplace and enhanced by exposed beams on the ceilings and walls. A living room features a handsome fireplace with carved wood mantle as well three window walls overlooking the swimming pool and terrace. The banquet-size dining room is decorated in rich hues and features hand-hewn barn beams, heart of pine floors and a decorative fireplace with glass surround. Soaring cathedral ceilings and an adjoining wet bar room complement the family room, which has dramatic stone fireplace framed by windows as its focal point. The den is fitted with built-in bookcases, cabinetry and a cleverly-concealed built-in bed. Two Southern style covered porches are a wonderful extension of the home’s entertaining space in warm weather.

Commercial-grade appliances in the center island chef’s kitchen include a Garland six-burner range and oversized double ovens, two KitchenAid dishwashers and a Jordan refrigerator. An adjoining breakfast room is ideally-situated for casual meals, while thoughtfully-equipped laundry and powder rooms are further conveniences.

Upstairs, the generously-scaled master suite is fitted with a hidden staircase to the family room, California Closet organizers in the ample closet space, and a recently updated marble-clad master bath separated into two distinct areas with radiant heated marble flooring. Three more bedrooms and a playroom on this level are joined by a fifth bedroom and an office on the third floor.

The lower level contains a walk-in temperature-controlled wine cellar with 3,000 bottle capacity and storage racks which was installed in 2006. Among the other conveniences in the lower level are a gun safe for the sports enthusiast, an electrostatic air purifier, two above-ground oil tanks, water softeners, storage rooms and a cedar closet. Systems include underground fencing, multiple zones of radiator, forced hot air and baseboard heat, central air conditioning, private well water and septic.

Bernardsville in Somerset County is one of the East Coast’s premier addresses. This estate area offers fine dining, excellent schools and outstanding equestrian and recreational facilities close by. Bernardsville’s countrified setting is approximately one hour from Manhattan by car or commuter train, and about a 40-minute drive from Newark Liberty International Airport.