6 Lance Dr, Califon, NJ 07830

Palatial 7640 square foot estate custom designed by original owners with no expense spared! Perfectly nestled on a picturesque & private 5 acre lot in the desirable Stone Row at Hickory Run neighborhood in bucolic Hunterdon county. Absolute perfection for year-round living or a weekend retreat! A dramatic 2-story foyer with beautiful turned staircase welcomes you into this phenomenal home designed with a spacious & open floor plan. Gleaming hardwood flooring flows from the foyer into the large formal living room enhanced by over-sized windows & decorative detailed ceiling trim. Extensive mill work continues in the elegant formal dining room with crown & chair rail moldings. A detailed tray ceiling has an ornate ceiling medallion with stylish chandelier. The spacious family room opens directly to the breakfast room & kitchen & is centered on a stunning floor to ceiling stone surround fireplace flanked by windows. Recently renovated this sensational kitchen has all the most desired amenities including custom cabinetry, quartz counters, decorative marble back-splash & all Jenn Aire appliances. The impressive kitchen has two quartz topped center islands including a prep/serving island with sink & an island with a breakfast bar for additional seating. The bump out breakfast room offers plenty of space for a large dining table & is surrounded by walls of windows including sliding glass doors opening to the rear Trex deck. Double French doors open to the private first floor office/library featuring decorative molding detailing & gleaming wood flooring. An exceptional spot for working at home. Double doors open to the exquisite tray ceiling master bedroom suite. A true retreat for the owners of the home this master bedroom is highlighted by a separate sitting room & large organized walk-in closet. Masterfully designed by Sage Design Studio the newly renovated master bath has all the luxurious amenities you could ask for including an over-sized steam shower, double sinks in separate vanities, custom cabinetry & tile flooring with radiant heat. All the secondary bedrooms are very generously sized including a big bedroom with a walk-in organized closet & en-suite full bath. The second level also has a huge bonus room & a storage room. The daylight walkout basement has been finished into multiple rooms including a recreation room opening to the bar, game room, separate playroom & home gym. A glass paneled wood door with metal grapevine accents in a stone archway opens to your own wine cellar featuring vertical wine racks & wine bins. An ornate old-world mahogany bar is centrally located in the finished basement & provides the perfect spot for wine tasting or watching the game. The basement also has a convenient full bath with over-sized stall shower. A true retreat can be found in your own backyard featuring a custom in-ground pool, spa, pool house, hot tub, extensive patio & decks all surrounded by lush professional landscaping. A resort-style in-ground pool features a waterfall in rock walls, slide & a hidden grotto with spa. A grey stone surround supplies multiple lounging areas. The exceptional pool house is enhanced by a raised hearth gas fireplace with floor to ceiling stone surround. A wainscoting tray ceiling has recessed lighting & ceiling fans. The pool house can accommodate large gatherings with plenty of sitting & dining space. A kitchen area makes entertaining for parties & barbecues effortless! Surrounded by lush professional landscaping the free-form pool with pool house allows you to enjoy the feeling of being on vacation in your own backyard. Other upgrades include a whole house generator, Hardiplank siding, covered front porch, Control 4 Home Automation & Nest. The 5 acre premium lot backing to woods for privacy is close to shopping, dining & excellent schools including Blue Ribbon Voorhees High School. Great commuting location near Route 78, 287, 31 & bus/train service. A perfect get away from NYC too!