Pursuant to my previous blog, I have been fortunate to serve the real estate needs of communities in Somerset, Morris and Hunterdon for the past 18 years. I would like to continue to answer questions about the Twin Boroughs of Peapack/Gladstone.
I met one of my clients who purchased a home in town several years ago, and she told me that her family could not be happier. Peapack/Gladstone had quickly become the town they had always dreamed of living in. Her children are doing well in the Somerset Hills School District and since they range in age, she is able to see their experiences at Bedwell Elementary School, Bernardsville Middle School and Bernards High School. The commute to Bernardsville is minimal and fun, especially for her son in high school who has opted to take the train.
A centerpiece of the town is Liberty Park, where her children ice skate in the winter and she and her husband enjoy leisurely nights listening to music at the weekly summer concerts. The Peapack/Gladstone Library,, located in the municipal complex, has adult and children’s programs, and is part of the Somerset Country Library System in Bridgewater.
Peapack/Gladstone’s 5.9 square miles is a mix of home values but is unified in town spirit and pride. The wealthy, socially prominent people of the late 1890’s and early twentieth century built their lavish estates here, such as the George R. Mosle estate which is now the home of the Sisters of St. John The Baptist; Blairsden, the estate of C. Ledyard Blair; Natirar, the estate built for Walter G. Ladd; and Hamilton Farm, built for James Cox Brady. There are a myriad of estate neighborhoods, old and new, that enrich the town of Peapack/Gladstone. Several lovely estates are available for sale at this time.
I look forward to answering more questions in my next blog. Please do not hesitate to contact me at bwilgus@turpinrealtors.com or on my cell at 908-930-8495.
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Bella Wilgus
As a Realtor for 18 years, I have helped serve the real estate needs of many citizens within the lovely counties of Somerset, Morris and Hunterdon. I am often asked questions about various towns. One town in particular,
Peapack/Gladstone, is where my husband Jim and I raised our daughter, Wendy, and son Jimmy, and have resided for the past 31 years. Referred to as the Twin Boroughs, it is located in the Northeast corner of Somerset County with excellent schools and an easy commute to New York City. Peapack is the original Indian name given by the Lenni Lenape Indians. Around 1890, a resident suggested that part of the town be named after Prime Minister Gladstone. Thus, the name Peapack/Gladstone was born.
The other day a neighbor, who has lived in town for 5 years, asked me where the town’s boundaries were located. A simple way to determine this is to look at the front of the Peapack/Gladstone Bank on Main Street. Gladstone is the village at the left of the bank and Peapack is the town situated on the right.
Fall is a fabulous time of year to visit Peapack/Gladstone because the foliage is absolutely wonderful. Driving through town you will pass the many charming antique homes surrounded by majestic shade trees exploding with fall colors. Many of these homes reveal the early settlement of the town which is estimated to be around 1701.
I look forward to answering more questions in my next blog. Please do not hesitate to contact me at bwilgus@turpinrealtors.com or on my cell at 908-930-8495.
Posted by:Bella Wilgus
Mendham Office
8 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
Phone: 973-543-7400 ext. 18
Mobile: 908-930-8495
Email:
bwilgus@turpinrealtors.com
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A lifelong appreciation of architecture and home styles typifies Bella's genuine interest in real estate. She specializes in luxury homes, new construction and antique residences throughout the region. Having started her real estate career in 1992, Bella put her years of experience to work on behalf of her clients to create mutually acceptable contracts for buyers and sellers.
Skilled in numerous sales techniques, Bella's expertise extends to inventory overviews, marketing strategies and data analysis. A professional approach coupled with personal attention makes her a sales associate that clients truly enjoy working with.
Bella and her husband, Jim, have lived in the area for more than 35 years, putting their children Wendy and Jimmy through the local school system. While raising the children, she worked closely with her husband in his company, Reliable Plastics, Inc. In her role as the firm's marketing director, she developed many of the successful sales skills that also translate to marketing homes.
A New Jersey native, graduate of Kean University and former fourth grade elementary school teacher, Bella possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the state's many unique towns and villages. Her input is invaluable when it comes to assisting buyers with their housing decisions.
Making your buying or selling experience stress-free is important to Bella, who focuses on every detail of the transaction. Her personal approach is summed up in a recent conversation when she said, "Real estate is not just a business, but the building of relationships. Every client is treated as a friend, and every friend is treated as family." This philosophy shines through in her caring, committed service. Bella looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns.
