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Bernardsville Boro,NJ 07924
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Bernardsville Mountain
MLS Listing ID 3931428
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1898
Annual Tax Amount $35,687
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 14.120 Acres
Property Description
Entering the market for the first time in nearly 60 years, "Appleton House" sits proudly on 14 acres at the highest point in Somerset County. Just minutes from town, this beloved estate embodies elegance, privacy, & natural beauty steeped in rich history. Commissioned by Malvina Appleton in 1898, and designed by renowned architect George B. Post, this landmark home exemplifies the Georgian Palladian style, characterized by rounded lines, columns, graceful proportions & intricate moldings. The 6,000 s.f. main residence is a testament to timeless elegance. The gracious entry foyer is flanked by the family room & the piano room. The living room with high ceilings & a fireplace, opens to a classic covered semi-circle shaped veranda, showcasing the breathtaking views. The grand dining room is perfect for gatherings & opens to a lovely greenhouse room. At the heart of the home is the spacious eat-in kitchen, featuring a functional butler's pantry for culinary enthusiasts. The inviting family room with fireplace & built-ins is the perfect place to relax. A study, two powder rooms, a mudroom & laundry complete the first floor. The second & third levels include seven generous bedrooms & six baths. Complementing the main house is an architecturally unique carriage house with attached living space. Outbuildings, a tennis court area, & a pool surrounded by lush perennial gardens complete this magical setting. A hidden solar panel field & two generators are thoughtful practical amenities.
Location
State NJ
County Somerset
Zoning residential
Rooms
Family Room 15x20
Basement Unfinished
Master Bathroom Tub Only
Master Bedroom Full Bath
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Interior
Interior Features CODetect,Drapes,FireExtg,CeilHigh,Skylight,SmokeDet,StairLft,TubOnly,WndwTret
Heating Gas-Natural
Cooling Ceiling Fan, See Remarks
Flooring Carpeting, Laminate, Stone, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Bedroom 3, Family Room, Living Room
Heat Source Gas-Natural
Exterior
Exterior Feature Stucco
Garage Attached Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Gunite, In-Ground Pool
Utilities Available Electric, Gas-Natural
Roof Type Asphalt Shingle
Building
Lot Description Level Lot, Skyline View, Wooded Lot
Sewer See Remarks, Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial
Schools
Elementary Schools Bedwell
Middle Schools Bernardsvillems
High Schools Bernards Hs
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple