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Bernardsville Mountain Shingle Style Estate Home Extraordinary privacy defines a 2010-built shingle-style residence sited high atop a promontory of the Bernardsville Mountain and designed by noted architect Nick Cusano. This gracious home offers ample gathering spaces amid four bedrooms, three full baths, three powder rooms and four garage bays. Surrounded by 6.8 scenic acres along a quiet cul de sac street, the setting is enhanced by stone walls, bluestone terraces and a stream traversing the front property. An entertainment-sized rear Ipe wood deck leads down to bluestone terraces, seamlessly integrating these elegant outdoor spaces. The sought-after Bernardsville Mountain is a timeless estate area of notable homes known for their distinctive architecture and picturesque acreage. A meandering paved drive leads to the granite-block-edged parking courtyard and garaging, where the stately architecture is both classic and contemporary. Highlights of the detailed interior created by award-winning designer Katja van der Loo include wide plank oak floors, a sound system in most rooms, classic millwork, dimensional wainscoting, custom lighting, two fireplaces, extensive windows and glass doors framing countryside views, neutral paint colors, a chef's kitchen opening to a great room, lavish primary suite and luxurious baths. Introducing the floor plan is an expansive foyer with sightlines into adjacent living, dining and great rooms. Nearby, a formal powder room featuring a herringbone-patterned marble floor easily serves guests. Reinforcing the home's strong indoor-outdoor connection is a living room with two circular windows and French doors opening to the deck. Intricate moldings, wainscoting and recessed lights are stylish design elements in the dining room. A floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace flanked by circular windows is an epic focal point in the two-story great room which is illuminated by a retractable chandelier and offers magnificent arched wood ceiling beams and French door access to the deck. Situated between the living and great rooms, a bar area and temperature-controlled wine room are perfect backdrops for entertaining. A designer kitchen presents a center island with a prep sink and counter seating, pendant lights, white cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash and stone tile flooring. The collection of high-end appliances includes a six-burner Wolf range, wall oven, warming oven, microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel drawer-style dishwasher and indoor barbecue. A sun-splashed dining area offers a door to the deck for warm-weather meals. Completing the main floor is a home office, fireside den, mudroom lined in custom built-ins, informal powder room, two walk-in closets and access points to the deck and upper garage. Upstairs, an expansive loft overlooks the great room below; it is ideal as a lounge or remote workspace. A luxurious primary suite is filled with natural light and serene views from multiple windows, while two custom-fitted walk-in closets keep wardrobes organized. The spa-inspired marble bath contains an indulgent soaking tub, oversized shower, two vintage-looking porcelain corner sinks with metal legs and a private commode. This level also provides a second bedroom suite, two more bedrooms sharing a customized full bath and a laundry room. Additional living space in the finished lower level consists of a recreation room with a beautifully designed dry bar and a mirrored exercise room. Long recognized as a refined enclave of historic estates and premier mansions, the Bernardsville Mountain remains one of the Somerset Hills' top residential destinations. Its central location is about 45 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and about an hour from Manhattan by car or Midtown Direct train service in charming downtown Bernardsville. This impressive estate is also close to fine public and private schools, restaurants, shopping and recreation. Ref: 36672-3806263