Questions about Peapack/Gladstone, Part Two
September 24th, 2009
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
