74 Youngs Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

French Provincial . . . the very words have 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 private 3.66 acre setting and boundless opportunity for pleasurable living, this home wonderfully replicates its inspiration - the rural manor homes of Frances Grand Sicle.All the features of classic French Provincial are here - the hip roof allowing for the homes extra-ordinary volume ceilings, multiple French doors opening to balconies with softly spiraled iron railings, shapely balusters framing stone patios and a magnificent arched entry anchoring the homes perfectly symmetrical wings. Indoors, architectural detail and the finest materials are artfully assimilated into gathering and personal areas including a floating curved staircase in the elegantly trimmed 2-story foyer, Brazilian cherry and marble floors, mahogany doors, arched passages, coffered and tray ceilings, Schoenbeck chandeliers and multiple stone- surround fireplaces.Completed in 2007, the thoughtfully designed floor plan of this 8000+ sq ft home offers truly exceptional spaces. Three sets of French doors open to the 2-story living room with views to the elegant patio and lush grounds. The warmth of the sun can be enjoyed year round in the window-walled sun room. An expansive family room is open to the magnificent Viking equipped kitchen with spacious dining area. Mahogany elegantly defines the masterful library and a sitting room accompanies the first floor nanny or guest suite. Upstairs, double doors open to the resplendent master suite with tray ceiling, fireplace, sitting room, exceptional custom-fitted closet/room, marble bath with radiant heat, jetted tub, oversize shower and adjoining sun deck. Three additional en suite bedrooms each with walk-in closets complement this level. Additional opportunity for the enjoyment of family and friends extends to the lower level with recreation room fitted with mahogany sit-down bar, wine cellar, home theater and exercise room.Please call the Listing Agent Christopher (Chris) Herold at the office at 908-766-2900 ext 145 or on his cell phone at 908-256-0016 for further information or to preview this magnificent home.