5 Mount Paul Rd, Mendham, NJ 07945

Custom-built in 1999, this transitional modern Colonial is situated on a private Mendham Township cul-de-sac. Surrounded by a majestic and serene natural backdrop of nearly 10 acres, the high ceiling, open concept floor plan features five bedrooms, four full baths and a powder room with an attached three-car garage. Offered for the first time by the original owners, this exceptional home has been beautifully updated with numerous renovations and design upgrades. Highlights of the main floor include nine foot ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, a fabulous center island kitchen featuring Calacatta marble and honed black granite counters, white Omega’s “Ultima” cabinetry, a Shaw’s Original farm sink and high-end stainless steel appliances fitted in a 2013 chef’s kitchen installation; (Wolf six burner stove top, two Bosch ovens, microwave and dishwasher along with a 48” Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and Sub-Zero beverage refrigerator). The adjacent windowed dining area opens to a fireside family room with wet bar, reinforcing the open living plan. An oversized composite deck just outside the kitchen incorporates a roomy hot tub, ample seating areas and stairs to the paver patio and walkways. A first floor guest bedroom with a private, full bathroom, plus a powder room and access to the garage complete the main floor. This stylish residence is enhanced with hardwood floors on the first floor, two gas fireplaces, and traditional moldings. On the second floor, four bedrooms include an extensively remodeled luxurious master suite with a graciously spaced master bedroom, fire-lit sitting area, room-sized walk-in closet and spectacular Calacatta marble bath filled with lavish resort-like details. One bedroom features an en suite bathroom. A spacious lower level basement, stylishly finished in 2014, features shadow box wainscoting and defined media and exercise areas. Outside features include attractively designed landscaping and hardscaping with deer resistant shrubs and trees and irrigation system. Measuring 9.8± acres, most of the property is in Mendham Township, with a small portion in Chester Township. Exceptional privacy with property bordering Schiff Natural Lands Nature Preserve, Mount Paul County parkland, and preserved farmland. Potential exists for Farmland Assessment, with corresponding reduction in real estate taxes. Students attend Mendham’s highly-ranked schools that include the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at the high school.