8 Brushwood Dr, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Situated in Bernardsville's premier Brushwood neighborhood--celebrated for its tranquil setting, individual home designs and close proximity to town-- this fabulously-appointed Colonial blends in perfectly with its natural surroundings. The professionally landscaped five-acre lot features rolling lawns, wooded areas, flowering shrubs, tall trees, a stream-fed pond, multiple stone patios and a large heated in-ground pool. Inside, a gracious 6,300-plus square-foot layout presents six bedrooms and six full baths. Making a dramatic first impression, the two-story foyer creates a distinctive entry point. Main spaces include a living room designed with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins and detailed moldings. The spacious formal dining room offers custom built-in china cabinets. Anchored by a stone fireplace, the two-story family room contains decorative wood beams and a massive bay window overlooking views of the pool, patio and private sanctuary beyond. An expansive center island kitchen has custom cabinetry, three ovens, two dishwashers and a gas range. There is a comfortable eating area and access to the brick-floored octagonal solarium looking over the pool and gardens. Additional first floor amenities include a wet bar near the family room, a substantial wood-paneled study highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, a guest bedroom, mudroom with custom built-lockers and two full baths. Upstairs, the generously-sized master suite offers a wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry, three walk-in closets, access to an interior balcony high above the family room, and a roomy master bath with dual sinks, walk-in shower, jetted tub, sauna and separate commode. Four more bedrooms, two full baths, a bonus room with wood-burning fireplace and a laundry room complete the upstairs. Highlights of the finished lower level include an entertainment-friendly custom-built wet bar room, media room, exercise room, full bath with steam shower, secondary recreation room and two oversized and unfinished storage rooms featuring another laundry area. Perfectly located in the sought-after borough of Bernardsville, this custom-built home offers estate-caliber living with all the ease of being close to town, restaurants, shopping, mass transit, highways, and highly-rated public and private schools.