Table of Contents
● Property Overview
● Features
● Floor Plans
● Aerial Map
● GSMLS
Majestic Bernardsville Mountain Estate on Five Acres
Inspired by historic neighboring estates on the Bernardsville Mountain, a custom-built manor is centered on five acres of fully fenced and gated property overlooking sublime wooded and mountain views. Capped by a standing seam metal roof and gracefully finished in white stucco and stonework, this expansive three-level residence offers five bedrooms, six full baths, two powder rooms and a three-car garage Outdoor amenities include two rear decks overlooking the gunite saltwater pool and spa edged by an extensive travertine patio, and a four-season pool house arranged with a fireside living room, well-appointed kitchen and full bath. The generator house with a rooftop deck ensures uninterrupted power. Nightscape lighting illuminates professional landscaping, lush green lawns, leafy woodlands and the incredible natural beauty of this lushly private setting.
Highlights of the flowing 20-room floor plan include choice flooring of wood, stone and tile, intricate millwork, five fireplaces, Neuffler windows and doors made in Germany, motorized shutters on all windows, an elegant wet bar, French doors, customized lighting, hardware and wall coverings, a Sonos sound system and an innovative security system
Introducing this grand manor is a towering two-story foyer featuring hand-painted flooring, a curving grand staircase, ornate chandelier and views into some of the principal rooms. The elegant jewel box of a dining room has deep crown dentil moldings, a modern chandelier and a custom-painted high gloss ceiling. The beautifully detailed front-to-back living room contains a traditional fireplace and connects to the foyer, lounge, sunroom and a stylish family room. Clad in grass cloth wallpaper with access to an entertainment-friendly wet bar featuring custom cabinetry and a Mother-of -Pearl backsplash, the family room is an inviting backdrop for entertaining Ideal for relaxation, the lounge has a custom marble tile surround fireplace and woodland views Enclosed by glass doors and windows, the sun room opens to one of the home’s two rear decks overlooking the pool area
Noted designer Peter Salerno conceived the chef’s kitchen combining a soothing color palette and chic Calacatta marble countertops. A generous center island, lightly-painted wood cabinetry, Miele appliances and a sun-splashed dining area adjacent to a second rear deck are among the outstanding design elements, along with radiant heated and cooled porcelain floors. This level is completed by a laundry room, mud room, rear staircase, two powder rooms and the heated and air conditioned three-car garage
Upstairs, the sophisticated primary suite contains a vaulted ceiling bedroom, six closets and dual primary baths incorporating luxurious spa details. Four more bedrooms are served by three full baths, while a privately-situated bonus room and sitting room with full bath near the rear staircase can be combined to create a guest or in-law suite This level also offers access to the walkup attic with multiple cedar closets and storage rooms
Additional living space is available in the fully finished, walkout lower level. This daylight area presents a media room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, game room, gym, full bath, secondary laundry room, storage and utility space. Two roomy patios also serve this level.
Tucked beyond the trees is the historical Somerset Hills Bridle Path, where hikers and riders enjoy a serene network of trails Bernardsville is close to award-winning golf courses, equestrian facilities, shopping, fine dining and exceptional public and private schools The charming village offers Midtown Direct trains to New York City and easy access to major interstates.
An Overview of Features and Details
51 Skyline Drive
Bernardsville, New Jersey
Stunning Estate on the prestigious Bernardsville Mountain
Distinguished home built in 1985, with renovations in 2019 and 2024
Meticulously crafted with exceptional architectural details inside and out
3 finished levels with walkout lower level
20 rooms including 5 bedrooms, 6 2 baths, Stunning Pool House
Private setting, deer fencing, gated entry
3 car garage
Property
● Bernardsville, Somerset County
● Approximately 40.5 miles to NYC
● Approximately 29.4 miles to Newark Liberty International Airport
● Major Highways; Routes 78/202/287
● Train to Manhattan; NJ Transit, Morristown Train Station
● Bus to Manhattan; Lakeland Bus Line, Far Hills, or Bernardsville Train Station
Topography / Features
● 5.02 acres
● Open and Wooded, Deer Fencing, gated entry
● Professional landscaping and hardscaping
● Landscape lighting , exterior security cameras
● Spacious open and level rear lawn and woodlands with a serene network of fully gated trails for outdoor enjoyment
Residence
Exterior- Prevailing Features
● Stone and Stucco exterior with seamless copper roof, copper gutters and leaders and ice guards
● Professional hardscaping and landscaping, landscape lighting and irrigation system
● Saltwater gunite pool with Travertine terrace and coping
● Stunning stone pool house with living room, fireplace, kitchenette and full bath provides year round entertaining
● Stone generator house with rooftop terrace
● Spacious entertaining decks off the main level
● Gated entry with stone pillars
● Deer fencing
● 3 car garage with PebbleTec floor, heat and air conditioning
Interior - Prevailing Features
● Custom lighting, hardware and designer wall coverings
● Kitchen designed by Peter Salerno beautifully appointed with Calacatta marble countertops and designer appliances
● Generously scaled rooms, spacious closets, abundance of storage
● Custom designed Neuffler windows and doors (German) provide natural light throughout
● Motorized shutters
● Sonos surround sound
● Security system
First Floor
Entrance Foyer
● Enclosed stone entrance vestibule
● Double height ceiling
● Custom wallpaper and drapes
● Custom hand painted wood floor
● Coat closet
● Curved staircase to second level with lacquered bannister
● Double french doors on either side of foyer open to living and dining rooms
Formal Powder Room Foyer
● Designer wall covering and lighting
● Large vanity with storage, marble countertop, travertine flooring
● Window
Living Room
● Designer wall covering
● Fireplace with leather coated granite hearth and surround
● Wood mantle
● Custom designed Neuffler windows
● French door leading to family room
● Double french doors leading to entrance foyer
● French door leading to Office #1
● French door leading Sunroom/Game Room
● Wood floor
Office #1 / Den
● Fireplace with marble surround
● Custom window treatment
● Wood floors
Sunroom/Game Room
● Enclosed by glass doors and sliding glass doors
● Tiled floor
● Ceiling fan
● Access to one of two rear decks overlooking pool area
Dining Room
● Designer wallpaper
● Deep crown dentil moldings
● Custom painted high gloss ceiling
● Custom light fixture
● Wood floors
Wet Bar / Butler’s Pantry
● Wet bar with mother of pearl backsplash
● Onyx countertop
● Wine refrigerator
● Ice maker
● Sink
Kitchen
● Noted designer Peter Salerno gourmet kitchen, 2017
● Calacatta marble countertops
● Shaw porcelain farm sink
● Center island
● Custom maple cabinetry with walnut inlay in lower cabinets
● Birch inlay in upper cabinets
● Custom leather handles and pulls on cabinets and refrigerator
● Radiant heated and cooled porcelain floors
● Pantry closet
● Breakfast area adjacent to rear deck with exterior door
Kitchen Appliances
● Full Miele oven with built in microwave, warming drawer and pot filler
● Separate Miele steam and wall oven and warming drawer
● Two Miele dishwashers
● SubZero upright refrigerator and freezer
● SubZero refrigerator and freezer drawers in center island
● Built-in Miele coffee and espresso machine
Family Room
● Grass cloth wallpaper
● Custom designed Neuffler windows
● Fireplace
● Limestone mantle and hearth
● French door leading to wet bar and kitchen
● French door leading to formal living room
● Wood floor
Mud Room
● Outdoor entrance with enclosed stone entrance vestibule
● Porcelain floor with radiant heat underneath
● Access to attached three car garage
● Coat closet
● French door leading to service hall off kitchen
● Rear staircase leading to second level
Mud Room Powder Room
● Travertine tiled walls and countertop
● Tiled floor
Laundry Room
● Expansive storage closet
● Sink
● Upper and lower fitted cabinets
● Exterior door to one of two rear decks
Second Floor
Primary Suite
Primary Bedroom
● Vaulted ceiling
● Six closets
● Wall of windows
● Wood floor
Primary Bath 1
● Painted tiled walls
● Tile floor
● Soaking jetted tub
● Toilet and bidet
● Double vanity with storage underneath
Primary Bath 2
● Tiled wall and floor
● Shower stall and toilet
● Skylight
2nd floor office
● High ceiling
● Double door closet
● Wood floor
Bedroom 2
● Wood floor
● Closet
● Adjacent full bath with access to the hallway
Bedroom 2 Full Bathroom
● Separate tub/stall shower and toilet
● Oak cabinets with granite countertops
● Custom vanity with storage
● Decorative marble floor
● Hall access
Second Floor Rear Hallway
● Access to finished third floor
● Utility closet
● French doors
● Rear staircase to first floor
Bedroom 3
● Two closets
● Wall to wall carpet
● Ensuite bath with Travertine tiled shower, glass enclosure, built-in vanity and tiled countertop
Media Room
● Large bonus room
● Built-in shelving
● Five closets total, four of them are cedar
● Wood floor
● Near rear staircase
Bedroom 4
● Wall to wall carpet
● Two closets and window seat
Bedroom 4 and 5 Bathroom
● Connects Bedroom 4 and 5
● Recently renovated
● Separate subway tiled shower and toilet
● Double vanity, marble countertop
● Linen closet
● Beadboard wainscoting
Bedroom 5
● Wall to wall carpet
● Closet
Walk up Finished Attic
Two Storage Rooms and Wrapping Room
● Three finished sections with abundant storage (seven closets in total)
● Five cedar closets
● Two cedar closets in temperature controlled wrapping room
Walk Out Lower Level
● Fully finished
● Carpeted staircase leading from wet bar/kitchen area
● Tiled floor throughout
Exercise Room
● Abundant space for exercise equipment
Recreation Room
● Built in cabinets and shelves
● Sliding glass doors
Full Bathroom
● Tiled shower and toilet
Utility Rooms
● Additional laundry hook ups and utility sink
● Access to heating/cooling systems and exterior door
● Electrical room
Storage Room/ Closet
● Storage rooms and closets along inside wall of basement
Three Car Garage
● Garage enclosed by three custom wood doors
● Heat and air conditioning
● PebbleTec floor
Rear Decks
● Two spacious upper decks (Ipe)
● Lovely views over the expansive rear lawn, pool and pool house
Pool
● Gunite saltwater pool and spa
● Pool and spa lined in PebbleTec
● Travertine patio
● 2024 pool heater
● Pool lights
Stone Pool House
● Four-season pool house
● Massive stone fireplace in living room
● Kitchen with Gaggenau cooktop, refrigerator and dishwasher
● Full spa bath
● Sliding glass doors
● Tiled floor
● Copper roof
Utilities/Mechanical/Additional Systems
● New Speco security system
● Remote access outdoor cameras
● SONOS sound system
● Irrigation throughout
● Water tank adjacent to house for fire prevention
● 4 heating and cooling zones, including garage and pool house
● Private well
● Septic, 5+ bedroom town verified
Generator
● 100 kilowatt commercial grade
● Whole house, with transfer switch
● Enclosed in separate stone building
● Hollywood sound-proofing for quiet operation
Schools
Bedwell Elementary School https://bes.shsd.org/
Bernards Middle School https://bms shsd org/
Bernards High School https://bhs.shsd.org/
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All Room sizes are approximate Strictly for reference only Not to be used as an addendum to any contract
