Description
Reimagine your lifestyle-a 40 minute ferry ride from the Jersey Shore to Wall Street! Rare opportunity to own this stunning home, tucked away on private road in Historic District of Monmouth Hills. Breathtaking Tudor Revival, gracefully set atop a bluff on one of highest elevations along east coast, overlooks Sandy Hook and Raritan Bays, Lower New York Harbor and New York City skyline. One of a kind location offers well-rounded life style; nearby direct Seastreak Ferry w/ convenient access to NYC and easy living close to NJ's beaches, natural parkland and walking trails. Known as the General Charles Raymond House, this 6 bedroom/4.5 bath home, was built by original owner, military engineer and Army General Charles W. Raymond and reflects the influence of renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Situated on 1 acre of private, lushly landscaped property, the home's unique style harmoniously blends classic architecture w/ modern convenience; impressive steeply pitched intersecting gable roof restored in 1999 to resemble original mottled, purple and green Vermont slate, lofty ceilings, stunning woodwork and central AC. Savor year round NYC and water views. Enjoy The Monmouth Hills Clubhouse, AKA as the Water Witch Club, inspired by the James Fennimore Cooper novel after he remarked about the area's natural beauty. While words can only begin to describe the true essence of this remarkable home, you must see the home to fully appreciate its distinctiveness and potential for creating lifelong memories.
