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This perfectly proportioned architectural treasure indulges you with Bacons renaissance Greek/Roman style and opulence of Beaux-arts design.
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This grand entrance with hand painted custom coat of arms terra cotta tiles offers a warm welcoming invitation to your guests and a great respite for a cup of tea in the afternoon.
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Welcome your guests in this spacious Front to Back Entry Hall, adorned with stunning ceiling moldings, ionic wall plasters, and a grand staircase of rare Brazilian rosewood, beautifully carved rails and spindles framed by a 12X12 stain glass window
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Numerous glittering European crystal chandeliers and matching sconces light in the evening creating an ambiance of serenity and beauty.
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This enormous Kitchen provides ample storage with beautiful, tall custom honey-maple cabinets decorated w/grape vine motif & crown moldings, German appliances, thick generous granite countertops, a large center island, eat in bar is combined wfamily area
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This spacious family lounge has a large built in entertainment center and window benches. Through the Stained glass doors is a pantry and laundry area.
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The formal dining room with a separate door to the Piazza will impress your guests with gold & cinnamon walls partitioned by a chair rail, hand carved fireplace w/intricate ceiling moldings. The Chrystal chandelier & wall sconces will enchant any affair
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There are triple width solid chestnut doors that can separate the Living room from the entry hall. This expansive room is appointed with rare chestnut coffered ceilings, wainscoting, decorative paneling w/a stunning floor to ceiling hand carved mantle
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Another view of the living room with a view of the Zen Garden and entrance to the family room. Notice the double set of doors to the family room
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Through two soaring sets of French doors you enter the family room with a wet bar floor to ceiling book shelves and beautifully appointed fireplace. There is a back passage with another set of doors leading to the conservatory
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The conservatory has its own private door leading to the lush grounds. What a perfect spot to settle in and enjoy the greenery outside from the comfort of indoors. This room has its own heater
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The spacious master bedroom has its’ own fireplace and a beautiful skylight. Next door through the private hall is the dressing room or sitting room.
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The luxurious master bath with two sinks, a spa tub and separate shower will make unwinding the day a dream. There are 2 cedar closets with ample drawer space against the far wall and a winding staircase to the balcony and seasonal storage room
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Next door through the private hall is the dressing room or sitting room with its own fireplace and skylight. The owners had 2 large armoires in the room.
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Between the sitting room and the third bedroom which can be used as an office or nursery is another full bath.
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The third bedroom office or nursery is the 1st room you pass in the Master hall. The 2 rooms & bath can be separated from the Master bedroom & Master Bath.
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This is the second bedroom across the hall from the bedroom with the fireplace and door to the master bath.
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The East Wing consists of a large bedroom w/fireplace & private door to the suites master bath. Across the hall is a second bedroom. This suite can be separated from the 3rd suite through a door in the hall.
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This is the East Wing Master Bath
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The guest or 3rd wing with its own kitchenette, separate bedroom and full bath which are not shown. A third floor suite with its own private service entrance off the ground floor mud room through back staircase conveniently connecting all floors.
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This terrace is across from the East door and porch off the kitchen. What a lovely place to create an out door living space with barbeque grill Gazebo.
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The beautiful Zen gardens remind you of a time past when the horse and carriage brought the guests to the old main entrance. The beautiful hand carved double doors and mosaic tile entrance remain as grand as ever.
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What a grand entrance leading to this lovely Estate. The 3 car garage and private side yard are around the corner to the left. The Terrace is just before the turn to the garage.
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What a grand entrance leading to this lovely Estate. The 3 car garage and private side yard are around the corner to the left. The Terrace is just before the turn to the garage.
Highlights
- Corner
- High Ceiling
- Wet Bar
- Cedar Closet
- Intercom
- Track Lighting
- Family Room
- Skylight
- 6 Fireplaces
This grand, elegant, and luxurious manor home, beautiful from any view, perfect in every dimension, exudes feelings of relaxation, comfort, and protected peacefulness throughout the home.
Stately situated on close to an acre of prime knoll-top property, this estate offers soaring 12 ft. ceilings on the 1st floor, and 10 ft. ceilings on the 2nd for comfortable and spacious living. The enormous Master Bath has 20 ft. high ceilings, and Master Bedroom has 12 ft. ceilings. An immense front to back entry hall is framed by Corinthian columns and intricate ceiling moldings. A grand staircase is accented by a 9 panel 12'X12' stain glass window. There are 6 fireplaces, and 8 exceptionally large bedrooms arranged into a Master's Wing, a 2nd Wing, a Guest or In-law Wing with its own kitchenette, and a 3rd floor suite. There are 2 master baths, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths. Extensive wainscoting, chair-rails, intricate moldings, tall solid wood doors, large and stately windows, and French doors are found throughout the home. Many of the rare woods and artisan tiles were imported from Brazil, England, and Italy. The home is a short walk to beautiful downtown Summit, and the direct train to NYC.
The manor was designed and built by our nation's most revered and celebrated architect Henry Bacon of the Lincoln Memorial fame. His signature Beaux-Arts inspired Neo Greek-Roman style creates a luxurious yet peaceful, tranquil, and blessed atmosphere. Mr. H. A. LaFetra of the Royal Baking Powder Company (known today as NJR Nabisco) commissioned architect Henry Bacon in 1897 when Mr. Bacon first left the world's most renowned architecture firm McKim, Mead & White in NYC to start his own firm. It was this same year a citizen's committee intent to build a memorial for President Lincoln approached Mr. Bacon with the project.
Other American royalties have lived here including McGraw of McGraw Hill Publishing and the Reeds of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit . The current owners, industry leaders in their own right, have meticulously restored this Architectural gem to its original glory while enhancing it with modern amenities. LaFetra awaits its new owners to carry on its legacy of sheltering & prospering our American Leaders.
For further information and color photos, access links below:
http://www.26ridge.com
http://henrybaconmansion.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Bacon
Stately situated on close to an acre of prime knoll-top property, this estate offers soaring 12 ft. ceilings on the 1st floor, and 10 ft. ceilings on the 2nd for comfortable and spacious living. The enormous Master Bath has 20 ft. high ceilings, and Master Bedroom has 12 ft. ceilings. An immense front to back entry hall is framed by Corinthian columns and intricate ceiling moldings. A grand staircase is accented by a 9 panel 12'X12' stain glass window. There are 6 fireplaces, and 8 exceptionally large bedrooms arranged into a Master's Wing, a 2nd Wing, a Guest or In-law Wing with its own kitchenette, and a 3rd floor suite. There are 2 master baths, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths. Extensive wainscoting, chair-rails, intricate moldings, tall solid wood doors, large and stately windows, and French doors are found throughout the home. Many of the rare woods and artisan tiles were imported from Brazil, England, and Italy. The home is a short walk to beautiful downtown Summit, and the direct train to NYC.
The manor was designed and built by our nation's most revered and celebrated architect Henry Bacon of the Lincoln Memorial fame. His signature Beaux-Arts inspired Neo Greek-Roman style creates a luxurious yet peaceful, tranquil, and blessed atmosphere. Mr. H. A. LaFetra of the Royal Baking Powder Company (known today as NJR Nabisco) commissioned architect Henry Bacon in 1897 when Mr. Bacon first left the world's most renowned architecture firm McKim, Mead & White in NYC to start his own firm. It was this same year a citizen's committee intent to build a memorial for President Lincoln approached Mr. Bacon with the project.
Other American royalties have lived here including McGraw of McGraw Hill Publishing and the Reeds of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit . The current owners, industry leaders in their own right, have meticulously restored this Architectural gem to its original glory while enhancing it with modern amenities. LaFetra awaits its new owners to carry on its legacy of sheltering & prospering our American Leaders.
For further information and color photos, access links below:
http://www.26ridge.com
http://henrybaconmansion.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Bacon
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Additional Information
Utilities: Electric
Garage: Garage, Oversized Garage
Patio: Open Porch, Patio
Roof: Tile
Exterior Style: Colonial
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Microwave Oven
Cooling: Multi-Zoned
Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room
Floor: Wood
Heating: Natural Gas
Elementary School: Lincoln-Hubbard
High School: Summit HS
Junior High School: Summit MS
Year Built: 1899
Parking: 3 Garage Spaces
Taxes: $4,299
