21 Vale Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

Custom designed Contemporary Lakefront home by renowned architect Eleanore Petterson, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. This 6000 plus square foot home is a “beehive” design is built on a peninsula and has panoramic views from all sides. Situated on just under an acre this property has over 500 feet of Lake Frontage and outdoor access from all rooms on the Main Level and Lower Level to the bluestone patios and new boat dock on the water. The First Floor Master Bedroom Suite is a separate wing and includes his and hers dressing rooms, a full bath with a sunken tub and shower, and wonderful views from the Main Bedroom area with doors to a patio. The Entry Foyer has a tile floor and recessed lighting and creates a beautiful entry to the main rooms. There is a Bar Room with an icemaker, a sink and other built-ins perfect for entertaining. The hexagon shaped Dining Room has a wall of windows overlooking the beautiful landscaped property and the lake. The sleek Kitchen has granite counter tops, Gaggenau® ovens, Bosch® dishwasher, and a Wolf® 6 burner gas cook top, and a Dining Area with another huge window that brings the outside in. The adjacent Library is accessible from the Kitchen and the Hallway. Also on the First Level is an Office/ Bedroom and a full bath with a nearby outside entrance. The Powder Room is located off the Entry Foyer. The Second Floor has 2 king sized Bedrooms with spectacular views and they share a full tile bath. The Lower Level Rec Room has a wet bar, and a stone fireplace and opens to the lower level patios. Neighborhood Description A Brief History of Pines Lake. In 1924 Mr. Harry Harris and his partners, Max Berger and John Ackerman, now all deceased, formed the Pines Lake Corporation and started to purchase parcels of land that would ultimately become the lake bottom. Construction of the dam started in May of 1927 and was completed in October. In May of 1928 water overflowed the spillway for the first time. The lake is approximately 1 mile long and ½ mile wide. It covers 158 acres and has a shoreline of close to five miles. The primary source of water is Haycock Brook that originates east of Berdan Avenue, flows into Pancake Hollow (now Point) Reservoir, into Lionshead Lake and finally into Pines Lake. The Lake is 20 to 30 feet deep in the main channel. Natural springs and drainage from surrounding hills provide water to the lake. Soon after the dam was completed home construction began. However, due to the Great Depression of the 30’s and the shortage of fuel and construction materials during World War II, only 150 homes had been built by 1944. Many of the homes were built using logs from a local sawmill. The Pines Lake Association was formed to provide administrative services, recreational and social activities. Today there are approximately 770 homes within the defined geographical area of Pines Lake that are eligible for membership in the Pines Lake Association. Those of us who live at Pines Lake look upon it as an oasis surrounded by a growing township, which one-day may become a city.