16 Sheephill Dr, Gladstone, NJ 07934

This elegant French provincial home is in one of Gladstone’s most sought-after residential locations—a serene and leafy neighborhood that commands long views of the distant hills. The five-bedroom house, with three full and two half baths, was thoughtfully designed by its owners for a mix of graceful style and family comfort. Each room presents light and space with a fluid connection between rooms. Custom details abound throughout, from the eight-piece crown molding, wrought iron balustrade, and leaded glass entrance door in the two-story foyer to the fabulous granite and glazed maple kitchen featuring a four-seat island, breakfast area, built-in desk, and pantry unit. Living and Dining rooms feature furniture quality custom cabinetry, wainscoting and gorgeous lighting. Notable is the first-floor master suite that opens to a back terrace and features a luxurious bathroom with a skylight, jetted tub, double vanities, and a double shower. The eye-popping great room has a masonry fireplace with floor to ceiling brick façade flanked by double-story windows that face out to the back of the property. Hardwood floors and large windows enhance the formal living and dining rooms and the library, which has a fireplace. Two staircases access the second floor, which is as light and stylish as the first floor. A wonderful bonus room over the three-car garage offers possibilities as a guestroom and/or upstairs entertainment room. Also on this floor are two attractive Jack-and-Jill configuration bedrooms plus bath, an en suite guestroom, and lobby for homework or extra computer space. The finished lower level of the house offers a craft room with sink, and large areas for entertainment, recreation, exercise, dining, and study. Careful consideration was put into the design and landscaping of the outdoor areas of the 2.3-acre property. A bluestone patio trims the back of the house, while a path of giant stone steps winds up to a second terrace, nestled into the peaceful woodlands. Azaleas, Japanese maples, weeping cherry trees, and carpets of climbing ivy are just some of the plantings that abound, all protected by deer fencing. A four-zone HVAC system complemented by a fifth zone in the lower level ensures customized control of heating and cooling of rooms. There is also a Natural gas whole house generating system. The hamlet of Peapack-Gladstone is praised for its beauty, strong sense of community, and top-rated school system. The borough’s 500-acre Natirar park system and two NJ Transit train stations allowing easy transport to major hubs are highly valued by residents.