431 Claremont Rd
Bernardsville Boro, NJ 07924
Price: $3,150,000
GSMLS: 3931428Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Beds: 7
Baths: 6 Full & 2 Half
Garage: 2-Car
Year Built: 1898
Acres: 14.12
Property Tax: $35,687
Description
Entering The Market For The First Time In Nearly 60 Years, "appleton House" Sits Proudly On 14 Acres At The Highest Point In Somerset County. Just Minutes From Town, This Beloved Estate Embodies Elegance, Privacy, & Natural Beauty Steeped In Rich History. Commissioned By Malvina Appleton In 1898, And Designed By Renowned Architect George B. Post, This Landmark Home Exemplifies The Georgian Palladian Style, Characterized By Rounded Lines, Columns, Graceful Proportions & Intricate Moldings. The 6,000 S.f. Main Residence Is A Testament To Timeless Elegance. The Gracious Entry Foyer Is Flanked By The Family Room & The Piano Room. The Living Room With High Ceilings & A Fireplace, Opens To A Classic Covered Semi-circle Shaped Veranda, Showcasing The Breathtaking Views. The Grand Dining Room Is Perfect For Gatherings & Opens To A Lovely Greenhouse Room. At The Heart Of The Home Is The Spacious Eat-in Kitchen, Featuring A Functional Butler's Pantry For Culinary Enthusiasts. The Inviting Family Room With Fireplace & Built-ins Is The Perfect Place To Relax. A Study, Two Powder Rooms, A Mudroom & Laundry Complete The First Floor. The Second & Third Levels Include Seven Generous Bedrooms & Six Baths. Complementing The Main House Is An Architecturally Unique Carriage House With Attached Living Space. Outbuildings, A Tennis Court Area, & A Pool Surrounded By Lush Perennial Gardens Complete This Magical Setting. A Hidden Solar Panel Field & Two Generators Are Thoughtful Practical Amenities.
Rooms Sizes
Kitchen:
14x35 First
Dining Room:
21x20 First
Living Room:
24x23 First
Family Room:
15x20
Den:
18x15 First
Bedroom 1:
24x16 Second
Bedroom 2:
18x17 Second
Bedroom 3:
15x13 Second
Bedroom 4:
14x15 Second
Room Levels
Basement:
Storage Room, Utility Room
Ground:
n/a
Level 1:
BathOthr,Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GreenHse,InsdEntr,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,OutEntrn,Pantry,Porch,PowderRm
Level 2:
4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,SittngRm
Level 3:
2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
Level Other:
n/a
Room Features
Kitchen:
Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Dining Room:
Formal Dining Room
Master Bedroom:
Full Bath
Bath:
Tub Only
Interior Features
Square Foot:
n/a
Year Renovated:
n/a
Basement:
Yes - Unfinished
Full Baths:
6
Half Baths:
2
Appliances:
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer
Flooring:
Carpeting, Laminate, Stone, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace:
Bedroom 3, Family Room, Living Room
Interior:
CODetect,Drapes,FireExtg,CeilHigh,Skylight,SmokeDet,StairLft,TubOnly,WndwTret
Exterior Features
Garage Space:
2-Car
Garage:
Attached Garage
Driveway:
1 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior:
Stucco
Swimming Pool:
Yes
Pool:
Gunite, In-Ground Pool
Utilities
Heating System:
1 Unit, Multi-Zone, Radiators - Hot Water
Heating Source:
Gas-Natural
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan, See Remarks
Water Heater:
Gas
Water:
Well
Sewer:
See Remarks, Septic
Services:
Cable TV Available
Lot Features
Acres:
14.12
Lot Dimensions:
n/a
Lot Features:
Level Lot, Skyline View, Wooded Lot
School Information
Elementary:
Bedwell
Middle:
Bernardsvi
High School:
Bernards H
Community Information
County:
Somerset
Town:
Bernardsville Boro
Neighborhood:
Bernardsville Mounta
Application Fee:
n/a
Association Fee:
n/a
Fee Includes:
n/a
Amenities:
Pool-Outdoor, Storage, Tennis Courts
Pets:
n/a
Financial Considerations
List Price:
$3,150,000
Tax Amount:
$35,687
Land Assessment:
$683,200
Build. Assessment:
$1,098,200
Total Assessment:
$1,781,400
Tax Rate:
1.96
Tax Year:
2024
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Information
MLS ID:
3931428
List Date:
10-27-2024
Days On Market:
37
Listing Broker:
FAHEY REALTORS
Listing Agent:
Carolyn Fahey
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