Magnificent Brick and Stone Manor on the Bernardsville MountainNo detail was overlooked in an architectural masterpiece surrounded by five point twenty-eight± manicured acres on the Bernardsville Mountain, the ultimate destination for a luxurious lifestyle. Acclaimed local architect Peter Dorne designed this exceptional eleven thousand square-foot dwelling in 2012; it features a separate pool house with a state-of-the-art squash court and adjacent conservatory. The impeccably designed interior provides six bedroom suites, one of them a well-appointed two-bedroom apartment, seven full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Bespoke design elements include hand-milled built-ins, millwork and cabinetry, hickory flooring, ornate fireplaces, Charles Edwards lighting fixtures, luxurious Waterworks baths, numerous French doors and an elevator. Finished in a classic mix of red brick and Seneca buff stone capped by a cedar shake roof, this residence is enhanced by handcrafted masonry work, a huge bluestone terrace, an impressive porte cochère side entry, mature trees, open lawns and colorful gardens, creating a quintessential country retreat. Its private location at the end of a cul-de-sac shares a rear border with the Somerset Hills Country Club's golf course.Introducing the gracious floor plan are a set of flame mahogany front doors revealing the entrance hall with herringbone wood floors and a graceful main staircase. Additional highlights of this elegant manor include sophisticated gathering spaces on the main level, such as a formal living room where the carved fireplace mantle was made on-site, a fireside library lined in custom maple cabinetry and wood paneling which opens to the bluestone terrace, a windowed alcove accommodating the dining room, a chic wet bar, and a viewing room featuring a built-in media wall.Grounded by an L-shaped center island, the epicurean kitchen is fitted with appliances from Sub-Zero and Thermador, deeply toned wood cabinets, granite countertops, knotty pine walls and a dining area. Doors to the rear terrace invite warm weather entertaining with a retractable shade awning and built-in gas grill. Near the kitchen is access to an oversized pantry; elevator; rear staircase; heated three-car garage enclosed by mahogany doors; as well as separate laundry room; powder room; and recycling rooms.Set apart from the public spaces is spectacular first-floor primary suite that contains an airy bedroom set under high coffered ceilings; lovely gas/wood-burning fireplace; fully outfitted walk-in closet; and pair of mirrored French doors to spa-inspired primary bathroom. This owner's sanctuary features marble tilework; extra-large shower; soaking tub; two vanities; custom built-ins; and private water closet. Adjacent to primary bedroom is mahogany paneled sunroom taking in lush property views from three window walls. French doors in sunroom open to sheltered courtyard centered by enchanting water feature. Also on first floor is secondary bedroom suite with tall coffered ceilings; walk-in closet; and French doors to terrace. It adjoins handicapped-accessible marble bathroom offering zero-clearance shower. The second level is equally impressive with two artfully designed bedroom suites each connecting to marble-tiled full bathroom. There is also delightful sitting room featuring wall of built-ins;a study hall with built-in desks,and rear staircase.This level continues in two-bedroom apartment near rear staircase that offers spacious bedrooms,a center island kitchen with breakfast nook,a full bathroom,wak-in closets,and laundry room.Even more living space is available on finished lower level.A professional-grade home theater has comfortable tiered seating,mohogany trim,soundproofed walls.The expansive gym is designed with mirrored wallsand plentyof spacefor working out.A bar area cappedby porcelain countertops,a dual infrared/coal-fired sauna half bath,a shower room,elevator stop,cadar closets,generous storage optionsand utility areas including whole-house generator complete this well-designed level.In therear property brickwalkways wind through breathtaking landscapes tothe heated gunite poolwith spa,blluestone patio surroundand fabulous pool house.Designedtolookas ifit’s been therefor generations,this roomy twostory structure hasbrickfloors arrangedin aherringbone pattern ,antique wood cabinetry ,half-timbered ceilings ,plasterwalls anda handsomewood-burningbrickfireplace .Afullkitchenwith upper-end appliances afarmhouse sinkandsittingareastreamlineentertaining .Thereis alsoafullbath plus agalleryarea overlookingviews ofthesquashcourt below.Reachedby acurvinglimestone staircase,the grotto-like lowerlevelhas brickwallsandarcheddoorways ; oneofthe rooms wouldmakeanidealwine cellar/tastingroom,and another isa changingroom forpool guests .Agameroom nexttothesquashcourt underscoresfun-filledspiritofpoolhouse .Adjacenttotime poolhouse aconservatorybuildingisdramatic sun-filledspace thatfeatures towering beamed cathedralceilings ,lightfixtures sourcedfromThe Ritzin Paris ,treillagewallsandskylights.AseriesofarchettopFrenchdoorsopentothe outsidewhereaFlorentine Craftsmen recirculatinglead fountainisaneye-catchingfocalpoint.The entirepropertyisdeerfencedand allplantersandgarden bedsareplumbedfor irrigation.Solar panelscontributeto home’senergyefficiency .Locatedinthe celebratedSomersetHills,theBernardsvilleMountain isa backdropofnaturalbeauty for residentialpropertiessetonmultipleacres.It’s minutesfromhistoric downtownBernardsvillefor fine diningatTheBernards Inn ,independently ownedshopsand boutiques ,art galleries ,aseasonalfarmer's marketandMidtownDirect trainsToManhattan.Other amenitiesincludeBlueRibbon schooldistrict ,highlyratedprivateschoolsinthe area,and easyaccesstoRoutes202,78and287 aswellasNewarkLibertyInternationalAirport .