If you loved the Tudor-style castle we profiled, you’ll eat this 19th-century castle in New Jersey right up. It’s just a short drive from the classic Fifth Avenue NYC mansion that went viral and the massive Catskills castle our readers fawned over.
“Rarely does a property come to market that melds the rich heritage of 19th century Somerset Hills and the ultimate in modern form and function of the 21st century,” begins the listing for 450 Claremont Road in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
Built in 1886 with some of Europe’s best castles in mind, this seven-bedroom, eight-and-half bath palace is every American queen’s dream come true—especially because it’s been modernized over the years. “The home has been brilliantly reimagined to meet today’s updated wants and needs.”
“Set amid 32 lush acres, this majestic residence is an architectural masterpiece. The original interior appointments of the home have all been painstakingly restored with the greatest of care.”
The whimsical and eclectic interior design perfectly counters the home’s classical architecture.
“The thoroughly modernized and expanded kitchen adjoins a breakfast room and comfortable two-story family room and provides the ideal setting for day-to-day life.”
If you love wood paneling and moody art displays, there are perfect spaces for you throughout the home. But there seems to be a nearly endless supply of light, bright rooms as well. Inhabitants can easily take their pick based on mood, time of day or season.
“A wall of glass doors brings the outdoors in and leads to a terracotta terrace with outdoor kitchen and stairs that lead to the pool, pool house and grounds.”
Despite the home being over 140 years old, the kitchen sparkles as if it is brand new. It was recently renovated with high-quality wood cabinets in a soft white hue, appliances are top-of-the-line professional grade masterpieces and the tilework is downright designer.
There’s a reason this home is listed for $13,750,000 USD—and worth every penny.
“A most unique feature of the home is the tower offering a sophisticated lounge/bar and a breathtaking office and rooftop deck with views as far as the eye can see.”
The home also has a Savant Smart Home System and can be remotely controlled via smartphone.
We love how many design options the home has, offering literally dozens of gorgeous entertaining spaces ranging from fully modern to King George-era in tone and style.
Each bedroom looks more like a hotel-worthy master bedroom than the last. We’d be happy to sleep in any of them.
The bathrooms are absolutely spectacular as well. Look at the imported marble in this two-story master bathroom that seems to stretch on for days.
Looks like enough space for our collection of retinol eye creams.
A limestone patio leads to a breathtaking in-ground swimming pool, covered cabana and pool house with kitchenette and wood-burning fireplace. The pool house is nice enough to be a home of its own if you ask us.
“There is also a full property generator and elevator to six levels of living, a carriage house with three beds, 2.1 baths and five car garage and a working gymnasium with full-sized basketball court, workout room, kitchenette and change rooms.”
If you work from home or are considering basing your corporate HQ at the castle, there are plenty of breathtaking workspaces to choose from.
Many of the interior design touches and furnishings are negotiable in the sale. We’d want it all.
Bernardsville is an affluent suburb of New York City. Door-to-door drives to Midtown, Manhattan usually take between 30 and 45 minutes.
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