Welcome to this Lovingly restored Brick English Country Manor which is Perched atop 1.3 acres of exquisite park like property located in the heart of Old Short Hills. Built in 1924, this five bedroom country manor estate has been updated to perfection yet maintains the period accuracy and charm you can only find in times gone by. Reminiscent of Central Park these professionally landscaped grounds include mature trees, manicured shrubbery, beautiful plantings, and a stocked fish pond. The interior is filled with wonderful touches such as gorgeous millwork including crown moldings, stained beamed ceilings, solid wood doors, 6 fireplaces, and the original 100 year old wood floors.With an elegant feeling of sophistication and an open easy flow throughout, this home is warm, inviting and perfect for entertaining family and friends. Three sets of French doors in the expansive Great Room lead out to the original Blue Stone patio and two traditional English Gardens, ideal for summer entertaining. Walk from end to end of the home through two more French doors into a dining room complete with a cozy sitting area and wood burning fireplace. Continue forward and you enter an arched opening into a gourmet kitchen to marvel at. Complete with Wolf ovens, pantry area, floor to ceiling custom cabinetry, side by side Sub Zero refrigerator freezer, and rare marble counter tops. The adjacent pantry provides additional storage and prep space to help during the holidays. The Garden room which is bathed in natural light from the gardens enters through walls of windows bringing the outside in. The first floor features a center staircase and matching back stairway to easily access the second floor. A traditional library includes a fireplace with custom built-ins. Completing the main level is the lovely guest powder room.As you enter the 2nd floor up the grand stairs to a Master Suite complete with his and hers sitting rooms and separate closets. The master bath is complete with a wet room, which includes shower, Jacuzzi whirlpool, steam and a television for those long romantic and relaxing times. Three large, cozy bedrooms adjacent to the master all have oversized windows allowing day long light to flow into the rooms and a perfect view of the gardens. As you walk through the impressive second floor gallery you enter a separate upstairs family room with guest sleeping quarters. Live with all the modern amenities in a style to equal the days of the Great Gatsby.
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