36 Woodland Rd
Harding Twp., NJ 07976

Reminiscent of the English countryside, this custom brick country manor is truly something special. This remarkable home is located in New Vernon, where residents enjoy low property taxes, top rated schools & a bucolic setting. Even amid the peace & tranquility, shopping, business campuses, universities, cultural centers & NYC transportation are minutes away. From a covered entry you cross into a grand entrance hall where a butterfly staircase directs your attention to the second level, while broad entries reveal the adjoining rooms. The library & dining room flank the entrance hall. All that luxury living is on display in the form of gleaming hardwood floors, custom walls, fireplaces, furniture quality built-ins, recessed ceilings, cove & recessed lighting. The centerpiece for entertaining is clearly the warm, elegant & graceful two-story family room with oversized gas fireplace, etched glass windows & a wet bar. The designer kitchen features birch cabinets, granite counters, Italian tile flooring & built-in bench seating which defines a separate breakfast area. Located in the west wings are a billards, computer & powder rooms and an office while the east wing provides a large bedroom, sitting area, a private full bath & an office. Completing this main level is a mud room with secondary front entry & a gallery hallway with two-sided elevator leading to the upper & lower levels. A luxurious master suite with custom walls, cathedral ceiling, walk-in closets, and a breathtaking master bath occupies the entire second level west wing. At the top of the stairs or from the elevator you have convenient access to the bedrooms, laundry and theatre rooms. The lower level, with daylight windows, is beautifully finished with a recreation room with wood-burning fireplace in addition to a bedroom, play room, loads of storage & access to a four-car garage. One garage is heated with pit for servicing cars.
With well over five acres, light woods & lawns surround you. An expansive deck is ideal for entertaining & relaxation while an outdoor fireplace lets you extend that enjoyment during cooler days & into the evening. Open space allows for active play, and light woods addss privacy. While the property is beautifully landscaped, you have plenty of room to create your own flower beds & herb gardens.