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New Luxury Listing Is Highest-Priced Home On Market In Short Hills, N.J.

Susan Penney lists $9.9 Million Estate

SHORT HILLS, N.J. – (Oct. 12, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Previews International, a world leader in the marketing of luxury properties, is pleased to announce that Susan Penney, a real estate sales professional affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Short Hills, New Jersey, has been selected to market a unique luxury home in Short Hills. Offered at $9.9 million, it is the highest-priced home listed in Short Hills in more than five years, according to the Garden State Multiple Listing Service.

“The high level of luxury and craftsmanship in this home, and the large size of the lot, make this a rare find within the prestigious community of Short Hills,” said Penney. “I am proud to have been chosen to market this remarkable home.”

The seven-bedroom, seven-and-six-half-bath estate is situated on more than three acres. The property consists of three separate buildings: the main residence, a guesthouse and a pool house. The home was completely renovated over a three-year period, incorporating fine appointments and a wealth of amenities. The fully fenced and private grounds include sweeping lawns, a formal English garden, wooded borders, a 50-foot Waterscapes in-ground swimming pool, spa, and tennis and shuffleboard courts.

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The main level of the house features an entry foyer with curved staircase and a library lined with custom walnut bookcases. Custom limestone mantels are found in the living room and the parlor. The family room includes a coffered ceiling and French doors that lead to a limestone loggia and bluestone patio. The large dining room is accented by custom china cabinets. The home’s gourmet kitchen is equipped with top-grade appliances, walnut cabinetry, black absolute granite and a heated limestone floor. A second full kitchen with high-end appliances is located in the butler’s pantry. A breakfast room opens to the covered limestone loggia and bluestone patio. The main level also includes an office, giftwrapping closet, guest/nanny suite, mudroom and two powder rooms.

Five spacious bedrooms, each with an en suite bath, are located on the home’s second level. The master suite features his and hers dressing areas, custom closets and a study with built-in bookcases. The attached master bath offers heated marble flooring and a heated towel warmer. A sizeable laundry room is also found on the second level.

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The home’s expansive lower level includes a 30-seat home theater , billiards room, recreation room, game nook, two home gyms and wet bar. The temperature-controlled wine cellar can store up to 4,000 bottles.

A barn-styled building on the grounds houses a full entertainment space with cathedral ceiling, game room, wet bar, and three sets of doors that open to a flagstone patio with fireplace. A full one-bed, one-bath guesthouse is located beneath the entertainment area.

The property’s third building is a pool house with full kitchen, including stainless steel appliances. The pool house is climate-controlled and includes his and hers dressing rooms (each with a half-bath), a laundry room, outdoor shower, gas grill and veranda.

For more information on this unique home in Short Hills or to schedule a tour, contact Susan Penney on her cell at (973) 495-7921 or at her office at (973) 376-5200. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Short Hills is located at 545 Millburn Avenue. To view local listings, visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com and www.ColdwellBankerPreviews.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 51 offices with approximately 3,000 affiliated sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more information.

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