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A labor of love

July 26th, 2010



When the current owners purchased their property at 18 Horseshoe Bend Road they had a vision of what it could become. The home sat on nearly 6 acres of land that was once part of a 400 acre estate known as “Woodmere Farms” owned by Edward T.H. Talmage which stretched from Bernardsville Road to Talmage Road. At the time the estate was noted in the Social Registry as Bernardsville, however today the property sits in Mendham Borough. The Talmage family originally built their summer residence, named White Pillars in 1894 and it was the scene for lavish parties. Over the years, portions of the property were sold off including a portion on Horseshoe Bend which was sold to Dean Sage, the second Mayor of Mendham Borough. 


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


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