Waterfront Castle In Mt. Arlington Sees Price Drop

MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ -- This well-known waterfront home has been on the market for over a year and a half, and the price has been dropping. First listed at $2 million, this castle can now be yours for $1.7 million.

Read more about this historic "castle on the lake":

• Address: 13 Edgemere Ave, Mount Arlington, New Jersey
• Price: $1,700,000
• Square Feet: 5626
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1895
• Features: Circa 1895,designed & built for Francis Himpler,noted architect of the 19th Century.Constructed of imported stone w/many architectural features. Named "Mira Lacum"view of the lake. Impeccable details. Historic Breslin Park District "Castle on the Lake" captures breathtaking views overlooking Chestnut Point to the east, deep views north to Halsey Island & beautiful sunset views overlooking Pickeral Point. This majestic homes boasts many original details. 4 floors of living space, 4 fireplaces, 1 woodstove. Coffer ceilings, chestnut archway, beautiful rosette carvings & intricate wood work details. Raised panel walls, wood flooring, wood doors. Stain glass windows, stunning grand foyer w/fireplace. Rounded covered side porch & veranda covered porch. Located along Bankers Row, 1 hour to NYC, min to NJ Transit. Circa 1895,designed & built for Francis Himpler,noted architect of the 19th Century.Constructed of imported stone w/many architectural features. Named "Mira Lacum"view of the lake. Impeccable details. Historic Breslin Park District "Castle on the Lake" captures breathtaking views overlooking Chestnut Point, deep water steps into lake, 3 docks, views to Halsey Island & beautiful sunsets overlooking Pickeral Point. This majestic homes boasts many original details. 4 floors of living, 6 fireplaces, 1 woodstove. Coffer ceilings, chestnut archway, beautiful rosette carvings & intricate wood work details. Raised panel walls, wood flooring, wood doors. Stain glass windows, stunning grand foyer w/fireplace. Rounded covered side porch & veranda covered porch. Located along Bankers Row, 1 hour to NYC,min to NJ Transit.

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