1901 Route 206 | Chester Twp.

$5,800,000 | 7 Beds | 10 Baths (9 Full, 1 Half) | 9,915 Sq. Ft.

Truly once in a lifetime opportunity to own a one of a kind spectacular estate that is the ultimate in privacy. This spectacular Magazine worthy 46 acre Estate transports you to the South of France! You've never seen anything like it! Stunning original features abound in rooms of grand proportion, soaring vaulted & beamed ceilings, massive fireplaces, and great natural light from floor to ceiling arched French doors and new Pella windows. Totally renovated to perfection with gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Viking range and Viking dishwasher, and luxurious new bathrooms found in 5-star hotels. You'll love the breathtaking Primary Suite with fireplace, pair of French doors open to Juliet Balcony, walk-in dressing room plus 2 spa-like bathrooms. Also has a first floor guest/in-law suite and an apartment for a caretaker about the 4-car detached garage. Built in 1935, was designed by Adams & Prentice for the late Henry R. Luce and his wife, Lila. Mr. Luce was the founder of Time and Life Magazines. Sycamore, a refined country estate, is finished with limestone and washed aggregate blocks, capped by a tile roof. Manicured surroundings are enhanced by a walled serpentine garden & formal boxwood garden and reflecting pond, all with impressive views of the Somerset Hills. A landmark residence with an impressive history. Farmland Preservation easement so low Taxes. GSMLS 3896413

Directions to property: Route 206 to stone pillars and sign 1901

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3896413
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Custom Home
Year Built: 
1935
New Construction: 
0
Living Area: 
9,915
Basement: 
French Drain, Unfinished
Interior: 
Beam Ceilings, Fire Alarm Sys, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Tile
Exterior: 
Stone
Exterior Features: 
Patio
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Propane
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
16
Total Bedrooms: 
7
Total Bathrooms: 
10
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
9
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
20x20 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
19x19 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
9x15 
Level: 
Second
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
12x17 
Level: 
First
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
21x24 
Level: 
First
Family Room 
Dimensions: 
21x31 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
14x24 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
21x35 
Level: 
First
Den 
Dimensions: 
13x14 
Level: 
First
Other One 
Dimensions: 
14x16 
Level: 
First
Other Two 
Dimensions: 
13x17 
Level: 
First
Other Three 
Dimensions: 
19x19 
Level: 
First
Other Four 
Dimensions: 
12x23 
Level: 
First
In-Law Suite 
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Multi-Zone
Heating System Fuel: 
Oil Tank Below Ground
Cooling System: 
Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Water Heating System: 
From Furnace
Water Source: 
Private
Sewer: 
Private
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
46.56
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
46.563AC
View: 
Mountain View
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width, Gravel
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width, Gravel
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2307-00012-0000-00001-0003-QFARM
Lot Number: 
1.03
Annual Tax: 
$41,679.00
Property Zoning: 
Residential
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
4/16/2024
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
Furnishings.
Possession: 
TBD
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
WEICHERT REALTORS