A stately stone-accented manor home is a gracious presence at The Ridings, one of Tewksbury Township’s premier neighborhoods. The sun-splashed open floor plan of 7,048 square feet on the first and second levels is enhanced by an additional 2,000 square feet of living area in the beautifully finished walkout lower level. A total of five bedrooms, five full and two half baths are well-appointed. Set on over five acres with circular drive, the property presents a natural spring fed pond, an Inca™ in-ground resort pool with waterfall and spa, two outdoor kitchens, a granite patio, rear courtyard patio with hot tub, decorative hand-laid stone Chess Area and two early 1900s barns, one for tractors and the other beautifully renovated in 2008.
The home is ideally arranged on an east-to-west axis for a nice flow from one room to the next. Introduced by a wide two-story foyer, black and white marble tile floors lend interest underfoot, while sightlines reveal some of the principal rooms. To the right is a formal dining room with an illuminated circular tray ceiling, dimensional wainscoting, crown moldings and hardwood floors. The dining room opens into a butler’s pantry with bar sink, icemaker, granite counters and two walls of cabinetry. Nearby, a stylish powder room features a furniture-caliber sink vanity, designer wallcovering and the same black and white marble tile floor as the foyer. Amenities in the formal living room include a tray ceiling, crown molding, columns, eyeball lighting, a gas fireplace with slate façade and hearth topped by raised paneling framing a mirror above.
In the cathedral ceiling great room, sun streams in from multiple windows and French doors to the upper patio, while a gas fireplace finished with a distressed painted wood mantle is an iconic touch. Tucked behind a set of French doors, the music room/den easily accommodates a grand piano; it offers hardwood floors, transom-topped windows and crown moldings. The step-down library at the rear of the home is anchored by a fireplace and lined with floor-to-ceiling built-in cherry bookcases on three walls, opening via a set of French doors to the outdoors
Designed for serious or everyday chefs, the epicurean kitchen is fitted with ivory-toned cabinets, a center island with breakfast bar and prep sink, Shaw’s Original™ farmer’s sink, hardwood floors, granite counters, a custom backsplash and recessed lighting. Upper-end paneled and stainless steel appliances include a Thermador™ gas stove with six burners, griddle, pot filler and custom range hood, Thermador™ double wall ovens and warming drawer, Sub-Zero™ refrigerator and KitchenAid ™ paneled dishwasher. The adjacent breakfast area features custom built-ins with Sub Zero™ refrigerator drawers flanking sliding French doors to the upper patio. An informal powder room and mud room with closets and built-in desk in the rear hall serve this part of the home.
Upstairs, a serene master bedroom features a tray ceiling, hardwood floors, ceiling fan and deep crown moldings. French doors open to the sitting room with cathedral ceiling and wet bar with Sub Zero™ refrigerator and icemaker. Equally elegant is the master bath presenting a double door entry, tumbled honed marble tile steam shower with seat and frameless glass door, two painted and glazed vanities topped by marble counters, two separate commode rooms, two walk-in lighted closets with California Closets™ built-in wardrobe organizers, custom built-in, glaze painted maquillage vanity with marble top and Aquatic Serenity™ air bath tub. Spacious secondary bedrooms are served by designer baths on this level; two bedrooms are en suite and a spacious in-law suite offering two bedrooms sharing a full bath and sitting room with wet bar.
The mostly finished and heated, walkout lower level highlights are wet and dry bar areas with a temperature-controlled wine cellar, media, game and billiards areas, exercise and craft rooms, plus unfinished storage and utility rooms. A full bath with cherry sink vanity topped by granite offers an oversized tiled steam shower enclosed by frameless clear glass doors. Storage needs are easily met in the three-car oversized garage with automatic door openers. Mechanical systems include a whole-house natural gas powered Kohler™ generator, six zones of natural gas heat, two central air conditioning units, sound and security systems, and interior and exterior lighting system.
Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County is near the quaint and historic villages of Pottersville, Oldwick and Mountainville. A charming mixture of Victorian, Federal, New England and Georgian-style homes can be seen from winding country roads. Unique shops, superb dining and easy access to Interstate 78, 287 as well as Routes 206 and 22 are nearby for commuting. Most metropolitan airports are within 45 minutes to two hours away, and two commuter airports are also nearby.
