Renovated and restored to perfection, this fabulous Brick Tudor is serenely set on over half an acre of beautifully landscaped property in the prestigious Woodfield Estates section of Short Hills. Originally built in 1928, the home offers every modern amenity while retaining exquisite original architectural details. Magical details abound, throughout the home you will enjoy opulent crown moldings, intricately sculpted plaster ceilings, timeless stained glass windows, handcrafted built-ins and gleaming hardwood floors.
Enter the dramatic foyer with wrought iron staircase, hand painted murals and arched doorways. The gracious and elegant living room features an oversized reclaimed 16th century French limestone fireplace, gorgeous plaster ceiling, stunning hand carved shelving and arched doorway opening to a wonderful sun room with walls of custom stained glass windows and original carved plaster moldings and original tiling. The banquet-sized dining room features elegant handcrafted paneling perfect for formal dinner parties, meticulous carved plaster ceiling detailing, and unique stained glass windows. Access is secretly granted to a large private office with mahogany paneling and shelving, a wet bar, refrigerator, custom mahogany cabinetry and state of the art electronics. Through a matching arched doorway, the butlers pantry featuring custom cabinetry with leaded glass, marble countertops, a full wet bar and wine refrigerator leads to the custom gourmet kitchen boasting exceptional custom cabinetry, marble counters, a large teak center island, pantry, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and reclaimed Hickory wood floors from a barn in Pennsylvania. The bright breakfast area overlooks the private pool and wrap around bluestone patio – featuring outdoor dining, two chaise lounge areas and a built-in stainless steel outdoor BBQ – that leads back through French doors to the adjacent family room featuring a fireplace, built-in walnut entertainment cabinetry and complete access to the kitchen for relaxing with family and friends.
The second floor boasts the luxurious master bedroom suite with his and her dressing rooms with walk-in closets that feature custom hand crafted Birds Eye Maple cabinetry. The stunning and luxurious Honey Onyx master bath rivals the most sumptuous spa. Three additional bedrooms, one en-suite, two sharing a Jack and Jill bath and a study complete the upper living level.
The lower level features an oversized recreation room with carved plaster ceiling detail, original paneling, large closets and a powder room. Separately, a lovely guest or au-pair suite with full bath and separate entrance, large windows and brand new laundry room with maple cabinetry and custom granite countertops, creates a private retreat through the bright and cheerful mud room attached to the oversized 2-car garage.
Exceptional in every detail and modern amenity, this magnificent, meticulously restored Tudor is ideal for entertaining on a grand scale combining old world elegance with modern sophistication for the ideal contemporary lifestyle.
