Real Estate
Short Hills WOW House: Live 'Gatsby-Style' In This $4.8M Waterfront Colonial
MILLBURN: The home offers a "romantic evening backdrop for sumptuous summer entertaining."
MILLBURN, NJ -- Looking for a unique home with unique amenities? Check out the below home, courtesy of Realtor.com.
- Address: 92 Lake Rd, Millburn, New Jersey
- Price: $4,795,000
- Square Feet: 6631
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5 Full and 2 Half Baths
- Built: 1936
- Features: Counted among exclusive estate homes that boast front-row seating around the picturesque 11-acre "North Pond" in the heart of Old Short Hills, this superlative waterfront Colonial beauty will enchant the most discerning of homebuyers seeking prime location and ultimate lifestyle. Outstanding architectural detailing throughout adds timeless elegance to this exquisitely renovated 1936 home, where a gracious reception foyer with raised panel wainscoting, intricate trims over fluted archways and a cascading bridal staircase sets the tone. A step-down gallery with display niche adds cachet, leading to the elegant powder room set on marble floors. The grand living room features floor-to -ceiling windows that showcase captivating lakefront views, enhanced with a focal gas-log fireplace and sleek marble surround set against a raised panel wall embedded with a pretty arched bookcase. French doors open to expansive tiered bluestone terraces and a verdant lawn beyond that gently slopes toward the water’s edge, Gatsby-style. Surrounding hardscape lighting creates a romantic evening backdrop for sumptuous summer entertaining. The formal dining room is oriented towards the water as well, with floor-to-ceiling windowed views, an arched entry from the living room and multiple custom built-in china cabinets. An adjoining butler’s pantry is elegantly equipped with marble-topped cherry cabinets, an undermount fridge/freezer/ icemaker, Miele dishwasher and wine racks, and connects the kitchen and dining room for ease of service. An open concept kitchen with breakfast area and a family room addition is where comfortable leisure living happens. Soft white cabinetry topped with Lagos blue Caesarstone and subway tile backsplash is set against top-of-the-line appliances that include dual fuel Viking range and wall oven, SubZero refrigerator, two Meile dishwashers, and a double stainless steel farm sink. A generous seated island with a walnut countertop is its centerpiece, anchored on imported Dolomya honed stone floors, while a custom corner work station with built-ins adds versatility. A dramatic English greenhouse lantern illuminates the breakfast area below as it overlooks a fabulous family room with a large walk-in bay window that brings lake views into the room, complete with a gas-log fireplace flanked with custom built-ins and media center – eminently designed for optimum relaxation and enjoyment. Counted among exclusive estate homes that boast front-row seating around the picturesque 11-acre "North Pond" in the heart of Old Short Hills, this superlative waterfront Colonial beauty will enchant the most discerning of homebuyers seeking prime location and ultimate lifestyle. Outstanding architectural detailing throughout adds timeless elegance to this exquisitely renovated 1936 home. 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths totally renovated while retaining the charm of the original home. Water views from the Living Room ,Dining Room, Chef's Kitchen, Family Room and the upstairs Master Bedroom. Step in and experience idyllic waterfront living in this one-of-a-kind gem.
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