1 Hillview Dr, Califon, NJ 07830

Hillview House ~ A Showplace Mansion on Laurel Mountain A commanding view of distant hills and rolling countryside rewards each visitor approaching Hillview House, majestically seated on the high point of Laurel Mountain. This magnificent, 6,186 square foot Georgian colonial overlooking historic Oldwick Village has privacy as a keynote with a bucolic knoll marking the property's northern face and mature trees lining the southerly slope. Fashioned of hand-formed Salisbury brick, with Vermont slate roof, hand-carved front portico, and hand-carved double entrance doors, its classic appearance evokes the Georgian estate of an earlier America. Hillview House actually was created a mere few years ago, yet is imbued with ageless details that will be admired for generations to come. The generous foyer is resplendent with teak flooring, detailed ceiling moldings, rich wood paneling and an exquisite hand-carved upper railing wrapping around the sitting area at the head of the elegant foyer staircase. To either side, French doors with a hand-carved grape motif and hand-blown German glass open to a handsome parlor and a grand formal dining room, each graced by a masonry fireplace with hand-carved mantelpiece and full over-mantel of exotic rosewood. In all, six fireplaces cast their soft glow throughout, four wearing hand-carved mantelpieces with striking over-mantels. At the head of the foyer, a set of beautifully carved doors frames a glimpse of the stunning hand-carved great room fireplace. A pivotal area for relaxing or entertaining friends, the great room leads to an 88-foot party deck of Brazilian walnut. At the great rooms far end, carved French pocket doors reveal the music room, where a carved staircase heralds the second floor library. Next to the great room is the magnificent kitchen. With a see-through fireplace and a raft of professional appliances recessed within a wide brick archway, this chefs fantasy might easily have stepped from the pages of a designer magazine. Moreover, there is a seemingly non-stop array of play and entertaining space in the finished lower level with 2,910 square feet of additional living space. Coffered ceiling, African rosewood flooring, a uniquely crafted brick fireplace, and many handcrafted pieces lend the lower level an elegance on par with the rest of this singular residence. Not to be overlooked is the splendid upper level, containing four roomy bedrooms with cherry wood flooring and four Villeroy and Boch baths, along with the aforementioned library, large recreation/guest room, and a lovely sitting are with carved mahogany bookcases overlooking the foyer. The fireside owners suite is a dreamy end-of-the-day retreat with every amenity, from a private Brazilian walnut balcony to a steam shower. An hour from New York City, Hillview House enables having it all: luxurious living in a tranquil rural location in the heart of horse country and the convenience of an easy drive for theater and shopping in the big city.