19 Balbrook Dr, Mendham, NJ 07945

Exceptional Luxury Manor Home An exceptional custom-built luxury residence in a prime location is set on a picturesque cul-de-sac neighboring the Roxiticus Golf course and the Bernardsville Mountain. Sited on 5.34 serene acres, this light-filled home with endless vistas and fine finishes combines formal French architectural influences with contemporary large-scale entertaining spaces, creating an unparalleled estate. The home is nestled on a plateau with professionally landscaped gardens and greenery. A circular drive leads to the elegant paver courtyard with porte-cochère, detached three-car garage, additional carriage house with three-car garage and upstairs guest suite. The grand two-story foyer gleams with a Swarovski crystal chandelier and gray marble floors. It is surrounded by the formal living room with box bay windows and marble fireplace which adjoins the custom wood-paneled library, formal dining room, formal powder room and great room with vaulted, wood-beamed ceiling, floating bar and fieldstone fireplace. The spacious first floor continues with a full bath and the kitchen wing. Inspired by Michelin restaurants of France, the gourmet kitchen boasts multiple ovens, cooktops, dual sinks, a wine refrigerator and double-door Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer. It adjoins a breakfast area, sunroom and laundry room. An expansive deck spans the entire back of the first floor, creating an ideal venue for indoor/outdoor entertaining. This sixteen-room residence is appointed with intricate millwork, custom woodwork, paneling and high-grade materials throughout three finished floors. Oak, marble, Terracotta and clay Provence tile provide the details that significantly distinguish this beautifully appointed Manor home. In addition to a grand master bedroom suite and bedrooms with updated en suite baths, there are extraordinary additional multi-purpose rooms which can be used for an au-pair or in-law suite. The lower level presents French doors with full walkout access and includes a family room with pub, game/billiards room, sitting rooms, full bath, exercise room, storage rooms and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar. Guest accommodations in a detached carriage house feature a one-bedroom suite with a full kitchen, living room, dining room and updated full bath. Outside amenities include bluestone patios, a separate spa and a pool area with an accompanying gazebo and wide paver patios. Courtyard walls surround the pool and established perennial gardens.