41 Vliettown Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858

A Loire Valley Inspiration Graces Tewksbury's Pastoral Splendor Château . . . the very word has a rare and evocative power filling the imagination with visions of fine architecture, sumptuous interiors, park-like settings and splendid company. Offering stately symmetry, the finest interior spaces, a privileged 16.5 +/- acre setting and every opportunity for pleasurable living, this home wonderfully replicates its inspiration--the châteaux of the Loire Valley's Grand Siécle. Brought to completion in 2004, highlights of the remarkable 22-room, approximately 17,000 sf residence include five en suite bedrooms, 7 full/2 half baths, impressive architectural detailing on all four living levels, cherry wood and marble flooring, soaring ceilings, five fireplaces. Exceptional remote work or school spaces include the mahogany and cherry wood Library. On the walk-out lower level, enter by French doors to the 35 x 26-foot Office with stunning multi-hued marble floor, fireplace, and grand length of cherry cabinetry. Two offices on the second level open to a wide-reaching balcony and views to serene pastoral acres, woodland and distant hills. All the features of classic château are here - the immense, walled paver stone courtyard, the home's stucco and stone exterior, the slate mansard roof allowing for the home's extraordinary volume ceilings. Grand solarium-style Gallery/Halls and countless tall French windows bring constant light to generously sized rooms. Carvings detail moldings. Chandeliers, like fine jewels, suspend from ceilings. French doors abound and open to terraces and balconies--their railings thick with crafted balustrades. A butterfly stairway spreads wide in the two-story marble-floored Foyer. The Music Room adjoins the Living Room; the Dining Room and Breakfast Room the sizeable Kitchen with 8-foot island and quality-brand appliances. Deep entries introduce the Family Room. On the second level, the Primary Suite features the Bedroom with fireplace and French door opening to a balcony. The Suite's two, large, fitted dressing rooms each continue to individual full baths. Further along the hall, en suite Bedrooms flank a large Sitting/Study room opening to yet another balcony. The home's third level features a 46 x 17-foot Bonus Room and two additional en suite Bedrooms. Flanking the Lower Level's Gallery/ Hall are Massage and Spa Rooms, Home Gym, two-room Pantry, and well fitted Wine Cellar. Multiple utility rooms and closets house the Chateau's sophisticated mechanical systems. Continue outdoors to the considerable covered terrace with marble fountains. Meadow-sized lawns are beyond as is the high-ceiling Gazebo with fireplace; columns surround its charming dining space. Set in the sizeable courtyard, the Carriage House echoes the architecture of the main residence. The oversize three-bay garage includes significant storage areas. A separate pedestrian entry heads to the expansive, upper-level, Entertainment Room/Studio accompanied with Kitchen and full marble Bath. Located within an hour of Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan, this offering is a vision of comfort and gracious living.