1901 Route 206, Chester Twp., NJ 07930

$5,800,000 Asking Price

7 beds
9 baths
9,915  sqft
Built in 1935

Truly once in a lifetime opportunity to own a one of a kind spectacular estate that is the ultimate in privacy. This spectacular Magazine worthy 46 acre Estate transports you to the South of France! You've never seen anything like it! Stunning original features abound in rooms of grand proportion, soaring vaulted & beamed ceilings, massive fireplaces, and great natural light from floor to ceiling arched French doors and new Pella windows. Totally renovated to perfection with gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Viking range and Viking dishwasher, and luxurious new bathrooms found in 5-star hotels. You'll love the breathtaking Primary Suite with fireplace, pair of French doors open to Juliet Balcony, walk-in dressing room plus 2 spa-like bathrooms. Also has a first floor guest/in-law suite and an apartment for a caretaker about the 4-car detached garage. Built in 1935, was designed by Adams & Prentice for the late Henry R. Luce and his wife, Lila. Mr. Luce was the founder of Time and Life Magazines. Sycamore, a refined country estate, is finished with limestone and washed aggregate blocks, capped by a tile roof. Manicured surroundings are enhanced by a walled serpentine garden & formal boxwood garden and reflecting pond, all with impressive views of the Somerset Hills. A landmark residence with an impressive history. Farmland Preservation easement so low Taxes.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
CeilBeam,AlrmFire,CeilHigh,SoakTub,StallShw,WlkInCls
Master Bedroom:
Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
Kitchen:
Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
Dining:
Formal Dining Room
Basement:
French Drain, Unfinished
Flooring:
Carpeting, Marble, Stone, Wood
A/C:
Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Heating:
Multi-Zone, Oil Tank Below Ground
Fireplace:
Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Great Room, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 7
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Stone, Patio
Style:
Custom Home

Construction

Roofing:
Tile

Location

County:
Morris

Lot

Driveway:
1 Car Width, Gravel
Zoning:
Residential, 2307-00012-0000-00001-0003-QFARM

Utilities

Utilities:
Electric, Gas-Propane
Water:
Private
Sewer:
Private

Financial

Exclusions:
Furnishings.

This listing courtesy of:
WEICHERT REALTORS

About Chester, NJ

Housing

Number of Units
2,986
Median Home Value
$645,004
Median Rent
$1,400

10.58% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.40% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.89%
Public Transportation
2.75%
Walk to Work
1.00%
Work from Home
31.00%
Other
0.11%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
8,057
Median Age
44.80
Median Household Size
3.12

Education

High School
13.26%
Associate’s Degree
6.67%
Bachelor’s Degree
38.45%
Graduate Degree
31.12%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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