Heaven-on-Earth Views
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
A GARDEN STATE BEAUTY
Passing through the gates and winding up the driveway, you get a sense of the seemingly endless land encircling this brick manor home and realize just why this is called the Garden State. Specimen trees and sculpted gardens are contained by a stone wall. An apartment and 3-bedroom carriage house offer additional private lodging. The sprawling house and its outbuildings, all capped with slate, have custom spaces devoted to every leisurely pursuit from wellness to wine collecting.
A WARM WELCOME
A warm welcome and a feast for eyes greet guests who approach from the cobblestone circular driveway and enter via the front door. The grandly appointed foyer features a fireplace between arched doorways, a double staircase, and plenty of space for hugs and handshakes.
The attention to detail and level of finish in this introductory space set the tone for the rest of the house.
ARCHITECT DESIGNED
Architect William Thompson made certain that rooms were designed on an intimate human scale to foster conversation and relaxation. In the living room, a bay window, another gas-fed fireplace, French doors, and crown molding feel timeless, certainly never intimidating. Discreet extras, like hidden Sonos speakers, and a nearby bar, make entertaining as effortless as possible. Southfacing windows frame views of the terrace and pond beyond.
GATHER TOGETHER
A coffered ceiling, lit china cupboards, and yet another fireplace create an ambiance of gracious refinement in the dining room, generously sized to fit every loved one around the table. Whether it’s everyone’s favorite holiday or just a Sunday dinner, meals always feel special in this beautiful space.
ENJOY SOLITUDE
Custom carved wood panelling, bookcases, and mantel, all in rich mahogany, lend a cozy feel to the library.
A gallery circling above provides plenty of space for treasured tomes and is accessible directly from the master suite.
THE ULTIMATE COOK’S KITCHEN
With double Viking ovens, two sinks, two dishwashers, and a vast island topped with gleaming black stone, this kitchen works hard and looks great. The task of cleaning up isn’t so bad when the peaceful pond is in view. The butlers pantry, bar, and breakfast room all adjoin this centrally situated hub of the household.
THE PINE PANELED HEARTH ROOM
Fully paneled in English pine, the sunken hearth room might be the coziest space in this grand house. The adjoining sunroom brings in natural light by day, while a wet bar and a gas-ready fireplace make it an inviting spot to curl up with a movie on a winter night.
GOOD TIMES AND LIVING WELL
The lower level, accessible via an elevator is dressed in rich cherry. The 3,000-bottle wine cellar with stained glass feels authentically old-world. Custom velvet seating makes the theater room extra comfy, and a steam shower, spa, and sauna are the rewards waiting after a workout in the gym. A pubstyle bar serves the game room.
POOL HOUSE AND OUTDOOR PURSUITS
This is where lasting memories are made - rollicking in the sun, firing up the grill on leisurely nights, and sipping a cool drink in the hot tub. With a heavenly vista stretching out past the infinity-edge pool and plenty of lounging space under the pergola, gatherings are slow to break up. The pool house with its cathedral wood-panelled ceiling always feels like a cool retreat. With a full bathroom and everything necessary for cooking, grilling, and entertaining in style, there’s no need to run back to the main house for anything. A lit tennis/basketball court and a putting green add to your outdoor enjoyment.
PRIVATE COUNTRY LIVING
Beautifully blooming trees and Japanese maples thrive on the gated landscaped grounds immediately surrounding the main house, pool, and carriage house on nearly 26 private acres. The Hopewell Township location feels like pure country living, but is surprisingly less than 60 miles from both Philadelphia and New York City, making travel to further-flung adventures on a whim rather easy. Imagine building a lifetime of memories at this exceptional estate and then being able to pass it down to the next generation of New Jerseyans to make memories of their own.
82 Aunt Molly Road Hopewell, New Jersey 08525 (Hopewell Township)
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