Understated Elegance Defines this Bernardsville Mountain Architectural Jewel The poet John Keats wrote "A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever". It became the guiding value for the nationally recognized architectural firm Brandes Marselli whose principals imagined this exemplary construction. Poised high on five acres of Bernardsville Mountain's scenic landscape, bountiful horticultural décor, anchored with fieldstone walls, amplifies the blending of classic design and pastoral topography. The exclusive use of natural materials, creative interior design and perfection driven craftsmanship have created an ambiance of casual elegance, functionality, and serene enjoyment. Architectural detailing, intimating a gracious period simplicity, accent the home's exterior and continues throughout its light-filled rooms including five en suite bedrooms. Gallery halls, high ceilings, quarter sawn oak floors, refined moldings and wainscoting impart understated sophistication. The Foyer is front to back. Fireplaces center the cherry paneled Library and Living Room. The Dining Room is well sized for substantial gatherings. White custom cabinetry is contrasted with ebony soapstone countertops in the spacious Kitchen also featuring a gracious island with raised breakfast bar, a wet bar, professional grade appliances. And an open view to the Great Room with 16-foot tall vaulted beadboard ceiling, wide stretching bay window, crafted built-ins inset with fireplace, and French doors opening to the bluestone patio bedecked with wisteria draped pergola. Double doors with transom provide a grand entry to the foyer prefacing the first floor Primary Suite. The Bedroom hosts two walk-in fitted closets, another fireplace and yet more French doors opening to the award-worthy landscaped grounds and pool. The luxurious bath presents a steam shower, soaking tub, beautifully crafted furnishings accompanied with honed marble countertops and travertine marble flooring. Two staircases ascend to the second level where generously sized bedrooms selectively feature built-in bookcase/cabinetry and sitting areas. All are en suite with baths handsomely finished with Travertine. Complementing this level is a Family Room, second Laundry Room and office. Pristine, neutral carpeting prevails throughout the walk-out Lower Level's Recreation and Exercise Rooms. Another bath here brings this offering's total to six full and two halves. High tech utilities and mechanicals have their designated spaces. This exceptional offering shares the landscape with Bernardsville's picture book estates, equestrian farms and historical mansions. The Bernardsville's natural beauty, small-town warmth and excellent schools have long made it a community of choice. Though tucked away, the major highways of northern NJ are conveniently accessible and transportation to Manhattan is as close as the in-town NJ Transit depot.
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