250 Mountainside Rd, Mendham, NJ 07945

Majestically set on over 23 acres, India Brook is a classic homestead offering a collective of living accommodations and providing numerous opportunities for outdoor pursuits and other versatile uses, located in the heart of Mendham Borough. Farmland assessed as two contiguous parcels, this estate represents one of the largest remaining residential properties accessible to the town's center and schools. The main residence is a circa 1920 Colonial enhanced by curated renovations preserving the character and authenticity of this well-loved home. A cottage, well-appointed equestrian facility with two legal apartments above, studio and workshop, a vehicle/equipment barn and four run-in sheds are among the additional dependencies that comprise this landmark property. The centerpiece of India Brook is a five-bedroom, four-and-one-half bath Colonial constructed of wood shingles and local river rock capped by a cedar split shingle roof. A Dutch door with painted stained glass windmill insert is original to the home and reveals the foyer where pastoral views extend to the back of the property. A custom-built cupboard is tucked between the wide plank floored foyer and the grand dining room overlooking breathtaking vistas. The front-to-back formal living room features a wood-burning fireplace and a trio of arched casement windows. A view-filled great room includes a fireplace, cherry built-ins, window bench seating, and a river rock wall and slate floor with period detail. The Leonardis-designed kitchen is outfitted with state-of-the-art features while maintaining the integrity of the home. Custom inset cabinetry with granite countertops, a 48-inch Viking range with copper and stainless hood and walk-in pantry are some of the outstanding details in this kitchen, where French doors open to a bluestone patio and the resounding landscape. A butler's pantry provides cabinetry, a sink and a wine refrigerator along with hooks and bench storage for the Dutch door side entry; a private back staircase leads to the second floor. Completing this level is a formal powder room with a triple-arched deep-set window. A classic Colonial rail and balustrade staircase ascends to the second floor overlooking front property views through restored original windows and four private bedroom wings. Taking in extensive views, the serene primary suite contains a sitting room with built-ins and a spa-inspired bath consisting of two vanities, a shower and jetted tub, which adjoins the dressing room. A second en suite bedroom is a comfortable and privately situated space, followed by a third private en suite bedroom with back staircase. The fourth wing encompasses two bedrooms, a shared bath and sunlit home office. Entered through a landscaped courtyard, a cathedral ceiling studio is capped by a cedar roof. This space offers a full bath and walk-in closets; it adjoins a functional workshop with a separate entrance. Located close to the main home, a two-bedroom storybook cottage with front porch sits above the three-car garage. A vaulted shiplap and beamed ceiling graces the dining room, while the charming beadboard ceiling kitchen features white cabinetry and granite countertops. A lovely living room with views, full bath, laundry hookup and covered parking complete this delightful guesthouse. Equestrian facilities at India Brook include a fully finished six-stall barn with wash bays and a heated tack room. Above the barn, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments each have full kitchens, renovated baths, living rooms and laundry, plus private entrances and parking. An expansive eight-vehicle barn and four run-in sheds are additional outbuildings. Perfectly situated with direct entry to Patriots Path and India Brook Park, this iconic Mendham estate is surrounded by perennial gardens, specimen trees, stone walls and wondrous natural scenery.