Touring “Pleasant Valley” – Elegant Peapack-Gladstone Wonder

Entering through the lustrous, custom made front door of solid mahogany, one passes underneath the wide landing of a sweeping grand staircase and sees almost straight through to the elegant French doors that open onto the house's sweeping back view.
Entering through the lustrous, custom made front door of solid mahogany, one passes underneath the wide landing of a sweeping grand staircase and sees almost straight through to the elegant French doors that open onto the house’s sweeping back view.

When the owners sited the land, possibly its most important draw was the utter privacy it provides. Yet, its location on this historic farmland and the land’s relationship to the town create easy access to local amenities and speedy transport to Manhattan. Driving through the gates always elicits a delighted gasp as guests take in the unexpected beauty of this house and its surprising amount of surrounding open space.

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A gallery-esque hallway extends on both sides, allowing access to the main rooms of the home. To the left is a dining room, supported by a beautifully outfitted butler’s pantry, and to the right is a large, formal living room with a carved wood mantel.

In the early ‘90s, the current owners of this custom Vermont-stone estate were introduced to a parcel of land that had been a key section of farmland owned by the Turnbull family for over 100 years. They saw the potential to create their dream home in this 48-acre parcel aptly named “Pleasant Valley.” Over the course of the design process, construction and early days settling into the home, more adjacent acreage was acquired, bringing this property’s total area to nearly 70 acres.

The sunny living room looks out onto the main view from the back of the house.
The sunny living room looks out onto the main view from the back of the house.

Working with Joeb Moore & Partners Architects LLC of Greenwich, CT, the homeowners paid tremendous attention to architectural details. Every piece of Vermont stone that makes up the home’s exterior, as well as all of the rich cherry and mahogany wood used in the home’s moldings and paneling, was cut and pieced together onsite. The owners were also incredibly hands-on with the interior design, coordinating with New York City-based designer Trisha Reger.

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Among five bedrooms, the master bedroom suite is particularly striking and offers views of both the front courtyard and the beautiful back lawn. The marble surround, wood-mantled gas fireplace anchors the space under charming tray ceilings. Off the bedroom is a magnificent dressing room with a kitchenette. By enclosing the private “water closet” separately from the rest of the bathroom, the owners were able to maximize the use of their space with a jetted tub, double sinks and a luxurious steam shower. The cabinetry and shelving in the finished walk-in closet is furniture grade. There is even a private balcony directly off the bedroom, which rounds out this magnificent gathering of rooms.

The understated elegance of this custom-made home seems to defy any one architectural style; it appeals to people’s different sensibilities, making it difficult to classify.

A private apartment occupies the upper level of the detached five-car garage. Accessible via stairs or elevator, this chic space features an open kitchen/living/dining area and a wide screened-in porch. Its sleek modernity is tied visually back to the main house with wood accents and exposed beams.

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For more information about this home on the market, visit the official listing here.

Photographed by Wing Wong, Memories TTL

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