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FRONT EXTERIOR
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Address:
SHORT HILLS
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City/ST:
SHORT HILLS, NJ
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Zip Code:
07078
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Property Type:
Single Family Home
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New or Resale:
Resale
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Square Footage:
0
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Bedrooms:
6
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Bathrooms:
4 full, 1 half
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MLS#
2721136
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Located within Old Short Hills Park and hidden away on two beautifully manicured acres with large in-ground pool, clay tennis court, spacious piazzas, hidden courtyards
and sweeping colonnades, this historically significant, 17 room Mediterranean villa has been impeccably updated with gourmet eat-in kitchen, six large bedrooms (including a
master suite), 4.1 baths and marble and hardwood floors throughout. Designed by William Renwick, architect of the Smithsonian Institution’s famous “castle” on the National Mall, this exquisite home combines gracious suburban living with retreat-like serenity, all within easy commuting distance of Manhattan via MidTown Direct rail service.
�� The first level includes a formal greeting hall with marble floor; expansive formal living room with woodburning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling arched picture windows
and walk-out access to the rear colonnade; circular library with spectacular bas relief ceiling; anney with vaulted ceiling and walk-out access to the rear piazza; spacious formal dining room with floor-to-ceiling arched picture windows; modern gourmet kitchen with premium appliances; large breakfast room with walk-out access to a hidden courtyard; centrally located family room; solarium with marble floor and walk-out access to the side piazza; bar room with marble floor; butler’s pantry with marble floor; walk-in pantry; formal powder room; and center hallway with marble floor and elevator to the second level master suite.
�� The second level features a magnificent master suite comprised of an expansive sitting room with wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling, bedroom with marble floor and
private balcony, large dressing room with extensive built-ins and marble bath. Four additional large bedrooms (one with separate sitting area), two full Jack-and-Jill baths, a laundry room, center foyer and gallery hall complete this level.
�� The third level contains a sixth bedroom (ideal for use as an au pair’s quarters); sprawling great room; office; full bath, and center foyer.
�� A large remodeled carriage house offers a private guest suite with sitting area, bedroom with fireplace and full bath; first level apartment with kitchen, living room, bedroom, laundry, two full baths, and two fireplaces; second level apartment with kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, two full baths, and first level recreation room; and built-in two car garage. There is also a separate tandem garage.
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