Guide Me Home to North Jersey

The quiet and quaint rural town of Peapack/Gladstone has always been known for its estate and horse farms of the wealthy, where they still engage in fox hunting. However, most of the residents live less ostentatiously in charming antique homes and beautiful Colonials. Many residents are young and well established, and commute to New York City from its two train stations.

Several homes are on the market presently. However, I would like to focus on one Colonial in particular which was built in 1985 and is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of the town. Its architecture is unique from most of the other Colonials because the owner wanted a home reminiscent of a Southern Colonial. Properly named by its owner, “Southern Comfort,” the exterior boasts 2 front porches on both the first and second levels. The owner has spent many precious moments enjoying the views of the neighborhood and landscape. The home has 5 bedrooms, 2½ baths and a cozy family room with a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace. Every room has 7 ft. Anderson windows that delightfully capture nature’s views. The owner had the builder locate the home in the center of its level, picturesque 1.8± acres, affording privacy in the front and back of the home. This home has been priced to give the buyer an excellent investment at $727,600.

Come enjoy a fall drive through town to experience the colorful and majestic shade trees. Peapack/Gladstone is a choice area to live in with its excellent school system, peaceful surroundings and easy commute to New York City by train or major highways. Please give me a call with any questions concerning “Southern Comfort” or the beautiful town of Peapack/Gladstone.

Posted by:  Bella Wilgus

The original structure built in 1940 on 18 Horseshoe Bend Road was a two-story brick residence. The transformation, which was started by a previous owner, was completed by the current owners over the course of several years. With an artist’s eye, each room was thoroughly thought out, high end materials were selected and plans were designed and redesigned. Amongst the projects undertaken was the addition of a 4-car garage, mudroom, laundry room and great room. The home’s exterior and interior barn board was removed and replaced with modern materials. Expansion/renovation of the master bedroom suite created a lavish bathroom, adding his and her closets and an exercise/sitting room with a private deck. The dated solarium was replaced with a gorgeous sunroom adjacent to a courtyard patio. A pool house was constructed along with the complete renovation of the pool.

In the end, they created a home that not only shows the personality and style of the owners, but respected and enhanced the property. It is now the perfect setting for entertaining. If the Talmages could see what they created, I am sure they would approve!

This home is currently being offered for sale. Please click here for more information.

Posted by:  Nadine Gelinas-Coffey