Real Estate
Millionaires Row Mansion Hits Morris Co. Market
Thankfully, the home is listed for less than a million dollars. Check out photos here.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ -- This Millionaires Row mansion is listed for under a million dollars, with an asking price of $839,900. The home is located in Florham Park, and was built in 1875. Read more about it here, and visit realtor.com for even more photos.
- Address: 244 Brooklake Rd, Florham Park, New Jersey
- Price: $839,900
- Square Feet:
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
- Built: 1875
- Features: History Comes to Life in This Ivory 19th Century Country Estate! Before busy roads and commuter trains, this quiet corner of Florham Park was part of neighboring Chatham--and a pastoral sanctuary for wealthy titans of industry and their families. This single-family colonial home at 244 Brooklake still carries the eye-widening, timeless beauty of 19th century architecture. It was part of a famous group of Morris County homes called Millionaires Row. As its next resident, you will not be expected to churn your own butter. Modern amenities abound in this four-bedroom, two and one half bath home, complete with three fireplaces, sleepy backyard porch, formal dining room, fully equipped country kitchen, expansive living room, and three-car garage. More than an acre of land surrounds this historic mansion, giving you and your family the same experience of quiet comfort this homes original residents enjoyed in 1875. Get a Piece of History. Get All the Modern Luxuries. As you step into this 19th century restored colonial estate, you pass through time. Nearly 10 foot high ceilings top a palatial foyer. A dramatic, wood-floor center staircase winds down from the second story to greet you. Turn and walk into the cozy family room, warmed by its fireplace and brightened by its generous windows. This is the perfect place for casual gatherings. To see where you could entertain gallant parties and bustling holiday dinners, head toward the formal dining room and formal living room. This uninterrupted space is a throwback to the Gilded Age where five-course meals and standing room parties were the norm. Near the back of the formal living room, open the large french doors and get a breath of fresh air on the covered porch. The colonial homes adorable country kitchen is great for foodies who love to cook at home; it also features breakfast-nook-style seating for casual meals. Upstairs houses four bedrooms, each remarkably spacious. The crown jewel of this homes second story is its enormous master bedroom suite which includes its own fireplace, and master bathroom 244 Brooklake Road is not restricted by any historic home regulations. This allows the new homeowners to make updates as you see fit. Utilitarian-focused homeowners will be pleased to learn this home has a partial basement, attic storage, central air and substantial storage above garage. Unmatched Value, Unprecedented Comfort.
This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.
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