23 Old Farm Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Captivating Countryside Home in Bernards Township A beautifully renovated custom residence is surrounded by over three acres of tranquil landscaped grounds in Bernards Township. This bright, airy and updated home offers four bedrooms, three full baths and a two-car attached garage. Relax on the bluestone terrace edged by stacked stone walls, where a built-in Viking grill and woodland views create a perfect backdrop for entertaining. This home's convenient location is near shopping, top-rated schools, Midtown Direct trains and interstate highways. Highlights of the sun-splashed floor plan include hardwood floors, crown moldings, neutral paint colors, a wood-burning fireplace, high and beamed ceilings, French doors and numerous windows framing serene views. Approached by a landscaped paver front walkway, the home is introduced by a vestibule with sightlines into the living and dining rooms. Filled with natural light from ten windows, the living room has hardwood floors and crown moldings. The hardwood floors extend into the dining room. Truly a heart-of-the-home space, the fabulous kitchen contains crisp white cabinetry, an oversized center island with Dacor gas cooktop and breakfast bar seating, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances including a Dacor wall oven and microwave, a hood over the island and Samsung refrigerator. The adjoining family room is designed with a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by a classic white mantle, hardwood floors, crown moldings and sliding glass doors to the bluestone terrace. A first floor hallway leads to three bedrooms with hardwood floors and crown moldings, including one of this home's two primary suites. The primary suite connects to a private full bath, while an updated full bath in the hall has a travertine-walled shower enclosed by glass doors and a furniture-caliber vessel sink vanity. Upstairs, the second primary suite is a private escape set under tall beamed ceilings and features neutral carpet, a barn door and a room-sized walk-in closet with dressing area. The primary bath contains a soaking tub, glass door shower, custom vanity with hammered stainless steel sink and a water closet. The bath leads to a laundry room with Miele washer and dryer. Completing this level is walk-in attic storage. Additional living space in the partially finished lower level provides a recreation room with media, exercise and bar areas, plus a well-appointed wine closet. This home is served by baseboard hot water electric heat, central air conditioning, a built-in generator, home security system, underground sprinklers, well water and private septic. Bernards Township in Somerset County is celebrated for its estate properties, highly-ranked public and private schools and scenic country roads, yet is centrally located near Interstates 287 and 78, New York-bound transportation, world class golf facilities, abundant recreation and cultural venue.