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1901 Route 206, Chester, NJ 07930
$5,400,000
1901 Route 206, Chester, NJ 07930View this property at 1901 Route 206, Chester, NJ 07930
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Property Description
Truly once in a lifetime opportunity to own a one of a kind spectacular estate that is the ultimate in privacy. This spectacular Magazine worthy 46 acre Estate transports you to the South of France! You've never seen anything like it! Stunning original features abound in rooms of grand proportion, soaring vaulted & beamed ceilings, massive fireplaces, and great natural light from floor to ceiling arched French doors and new Pella windows. Totally renovated to perfection with gourmet eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Viking range and Viking dishwasher, and luxurious new bathrooms found in 5-star hotels. You'll love the breathtaking Primary Suite with fireplace, pair of French doors open to Juliet Balcony, walk-in dressing room plus 2 spa-like bathrooms. Also has a first floor guest/in-law suite and an apartment for a caretaker about the 4-car detached garage. Built in 1935, was designed by Adams & Prentice for the late Henry R. Luce and his wife, Lila. Mr. Luce was the founder of Time and Life Magazines. Sycamore, a refined country estate, is finished with limestone and washed aggregate blocks, capped by a tile roof. Manicured surroundings are enhanced by a walled serpentine garden & formal boxwood garden and reflecting pond, all with impressive views of the Somerset Hills. A landmark residence with an impressive history. Farmland Preservation easement so low Taxes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1901 Route 206
General
- Price: $5,400,000
- Taxes: $41,679 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 3896413
- Updated: 5/24/2024
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 16
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic, InsdEntr
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Maid Quarters
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bedroom 2, Other Bath, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room, SittngRm, Walkout
- Lower Level: Inside Entrance, Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Beam Ceilings, Fire Alarm System, High Ceilings, SoakTub, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
- Number of Fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Great Room, Library, Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
- Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Stone, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 10
- Full Bathrooms: 9
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Primary Bedroom: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
- Bedroom 1: 20 x 20, Second
- Bedroom 2: 19 x 19, Second
- Bedroom 3: 9 x 15, Second
- Bedroom 4: 12 x 17, First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 21 x 35, First
- Family Room: 21 x 31, First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, 14 x 24, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 21 x 24, First
- Den: 13 x 14, First
- Bedroom: 14 x 16, First
- Bedroom: 13 x 17, First
- Library: 19 x 19, First
- Vestibul: 12 x 23, First
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
- Suite: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Morris
- Driving Directions: Route 206 to stone pillars and sign 1901
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Multi-Zone Cooling
- Heating Type: Multi-Zone
- Heating Fuel: Oil Tank Below Ground
- Water Heater: From Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Private
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas-Propane, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Custom Home
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: French Drain, Unfinished
- Roof: Tile
- Square Feet: 9,915
- Year Built: 1935
- Remodeled/Updated: 2000
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 46.56
- Lot Size: 46.563AC
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Gravel
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Level Lot, Mountain View
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,755,700
- Land Assmt: $27,900
- Tax Amount: $41,679
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Furnishings.
- APN: 2307-00012-0000-00001-0003-QFARM
- Block: 12
- Lot Number: 1.03
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Schools
Schools serving 1901 Route 206
School Districts:Chester Township Public Schools, West Morris Regional High School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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250 State Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 | PK-2 | 2.3 mi | |
Dickerson School
250 State Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 | PK-2 | 2.4 mi | |
Rt 513 North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi | |
259 Bartley Rd, Chester, NJ 07930 | 9-12 | 4.4 mi | |
65 E Main St, Mendham, NJ 07945 | 9-12 | 5.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1901 Route 206
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/24/2024
Price Reduced
$5,400,000
-6.9%
MLS
4/16/2024
Listed
$5,800,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1901 Route 206
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$42,590
3%
$1,725,000
—
2021
$41,486
3%
$1,725,000
—
2018
$40,382
-6%
$1,725,000
-7%
2017
$43,142
1%
$1,850,000
—
2016
$42,920
1%
$1,850,000
—
2015
$42,384
4%
$1,850,000
7%
2019
$40,744
-3%
$1,725,000
-7%
2013
$41,921
—
$1,850,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1901 Route 206, Chester, NJ 07930 (MLS# 3896413) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1901 Route 206 is currently listed for $5,400,000 and was received on April 16, 2024. Want to learn more about 1901 Route 206? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chester? You can browse all Chester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.