131 Rensselaer Road

Elegant estate home in a dream location!

Impressive turn-of-the-century Tudor manor home is nestled on three-and-a-half flat acres of arguably the best piece of real estate in Essex County. This spectacular property includes seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a swimming pool, a tennis/pickleball court, and garages for four cars. With its highly regarded schools, grand homes, and close-knit community, this sought-after location offers the epitome of luxury living.

A sweeping front lawn and cobblestone courtyard bring you to the inviting entrance. Step inside to a magnificent interior perfect for entertaining with rich hardwood floors, elegant molding and trimwork, plaster ceiling flower designs, abundant natural light, and every modern amenity one could want. Beautifully scaled rooms and gorgeous views define this extraordinary home featuring exceptional craftsmanship and architectural details throughout.

The main level includes a banquet-sized formal dining room clad with custom wood wainscot paneling, a fabulous home movie theater lined with built-in bookshelves, a living room with a floor-to-ceiling bow window, and an enormous library with a fireplace. There is another fireplace in the inviting sitting room while the sunroom offers tremendous natural light. The heart of the home is the huge gourmet kitchen complete with extensive custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, an oversized center island, and a walk-in pantry. The breakfast nook has glass doors overlooking the patio and lawns beyond. A small office, a bonus room, and two half bathrooms complete the first floor.

The second floor includes the luxurious primary bedroom suite with a sitting room, a large furnished walk-in closet, and a spa-like en suite bathroom with double vanities, an oversized shower, and a jetted tub with its own picture window. This level has two additional bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, walk-in closet, and sitting area. There are also two offices, a full hall bathroom, and a kitchenette/wet bar.

The third floor encompasses three more large bedrooms, multiple walk-in closets, three full bathrooms, a large bonus room, and easy access to attic storage. The lower level features a home gym, powder room, and plentiful storage.

The entertaining spaces flow outside to the sprawling patio, stone gazebo, tennis court, and a free-form in-ground swimming pool that is lit up at night with gorgeous landscape lighting. A full-house gas generator completes this magazine-worthy, one-of-a-kind property.