Description:
All brick and slate historic mansion on large corner lot with 28 gardens, walking distance to both trains in South Orange. Wood floors, tall ceilings, plaster walls with extensive light and airy woodwork. House is built to capture rising and setting sun, with a circular driveway that is 150 feet at its largest (kids have their own built in bike riding area). Fantastic house for entertaining, with 20 foot reception hall, solarium with six doors that lead out to gardens and entertaining areas. Three fireplaces, giant dining room, antique mirrors, and original bath fixtures. Kitchen has new appliances (2008) and granite countertops. Basement is walkout in two places. Master bedroom is enormous and has interior separate apartment feel that connects to a dressing room with built ins and then to a nursery wing/office wing if you so choose. Third floor has three bedrooms, one with fireplace, and is a great teenagers' retreat. Garages are semi-heated.