Huge Antique Home, 7/8 beds, 5 bths, 5 Woodburning F/Ps!!!!! in Manhattan

Nestled among multi-million dollar homes, Eaton House (former home of U.S. Congressman Charles A. Eaton) is a lovely antique farmhouse offering 7/8 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 5 woodburning fireplaces, formal living and dining rooms, media room, den, study, library, laundry room, gazebo, outdoor courtyard etc. The home is centrally air-conditioned.

A tranquil escape set on about 2 acres of lush greenery, Eaton House is JUST 27 MILES FROM MANHATTAN. It is the ideal getaway to celebrate that special occasion, family reunion or serve as a base from which to explore New York City, while still enjoying the warmth, comfort and relaxation that only a large country home in lovely Somerset county can provide.

The 100 year-old Eaton House takes you back in time with its authentic rooms, large woodburning fireplaces, beamed ceilings, original woodwork, oak floors and gorgeous wood panelling. While the antique furnishings complement the originality of the home, modern conveniences have not been forgotten, such as central air-conditioning; massive gourmet kitchen with commercial Wolf range, granite countertops, center island and large pantry; media room with 50" Plasma HDTV + premium cable; office with high speed internet & wireless access, computer with large flat screen monitor, printer and fax for a working vacation; den with 42" wall mounted HDTV, etc.

First Level:
*Huge fully-equipped Gourmet Kitchen with commercial Wolf range, exposed brick walls, granite countertops, large granite center-island with barstools to enjoy casual meals, pantry, dining table & chairs for informal dining, and large french windows facing opposite ends of the gardens
*Charming formal living-room with beamed ceiling, large Woodburning fireplace with antique tile surround, antique couches and armchairs plus a law library and a wall of french windows facing the lovely front gardens
*Formal wood-panelled dining room with massive exposed brick fireplace, floor-to-ceiling antique built-in cabinets, sitting area with antique sofa and chairs and a wall of windows facing the side gardens
*Bright airy den with 2 comfy couches, 42-inch wall-mounted HTDV with premium cable, surround sound stereo, facing side gardens & gazebo and back courtyard with lovely stonewalls
*Spacious and open entry foyer with a large antique hall table and sitting area plus wall of french windows facing the side gardens and gazebo
*Various spacious open hallway areas providing nooks and crannies for reading, relaxing or playing games
*First floor single bedroom with desk
*First floor powder room plus shower stall

Second Level:
*A wood-panelled stairway leads to the second level, decorated whimsically with painted wood floors, a mixture of arts & crafts and shabby chic furnishings. All bedrooms have large windows offering different views of the gardens; some have their own sitting areas and woodburning fireplace
*2 Blue Bedrooms with interconnected bath and shower stall
*Media room/office with 50-inch flatscreen HDTV offering premium cable, woodburning fireplace and a wall of french windows facing the front gardens
*Office with flat screen computer, highspeed internet and wireless access, fast printer, copier, fax and office supplies
*Laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing board and iron
*Central hall area outside laundry room offers a library + chairs for relaxing and enjoying a book or playing games
*A second spacious hallway leads to a large green bedroom suite with sitting area, woodburning fireplace and ensuite bath
*Another hallway leads to 2 more bedrooms w/sitting areas + a large hall bath
*At the end of the hallway is the mastersuite with woodburning fireplace, sitting area and large ensuite bath

Outdoor:
*Garden with benches, chairs and picnic tables

*Gazebo with wrought iron dining table & chairs

*Large back courtyard surrounded by lovely stone walls with wrought-iron dining table and chairs

*Parking for multiple cars

*Home has multiple entrances

*Gas fired BBQ grill for outdoor cooking

*Fully air-conditioned
*Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen with commercial Wolf range, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave oven, blender, juicer, food processor, hand mixer etc. etc.
*Lovely views of the serene gardens and beautiful stone walls from all windows in the home
*Laundry room with washer/dryer, iron and ironing board
*UNLIMITED free local and U.S. long distance phone calls
*Beautiful antique hardwood floors (some painted)
*Computer + large flat screen monitor, DSL hi-speed & wireless internet access
*Media room with 50" flatscreen HDTV offering premium cable channels
*Den with 42" wall-mounted HDTV and DVD
*Office with computer, fax, copier, printer and office supplies
*Huge book collection
*5 Woodburning fireplaces!!!
*Gas-fired outdoor BBQ grill
*Outdoor gazebo with dining table
*Bed breakdown: 1 king, 2 queens, 3 doubles, 1 single + 7 couches (not pullouts, but can sleep)
*All linens, towels, cutlery, cooking utensils, dinnerware (svc for 60), stemware (champagne, wine, brandy and other liquor glasses), etc. provided

*IPOD stereo connections

*Games, stuffed animals and toys

*Bicycles

A short walk from the house takes you to two beautiful parks, one on a small lake and the other on Watchung Lake with lovely waterfalls. Both parks are ideal for exercising, jogging, fishing, or simply relaxing on a bench and enjoying the country air, waterfalls, or simply watching the flocks of ducks on the lake. You may also take a quick walk to the quaint country public library and art gallery on the corner, or the Arts Center which hosts a wide variety of art exhibitions as well as high quality musical performances by classical, rock, jazz and other artists as well as comedy and improv performances (the Arts Center also offers a variety of classes in drawing, photography and music), or shop for Stickley and other antique reproduction furniture at Valley Furniture.

If you wish to avoid the clamor of NYC but still indulge in top Zagat rated cuisine, take a quick walk to Water & Wine on Watchung Lake with its lovely views, extensive wine list and delectable Italian food! About a mile away, is the magnificiently renovated Stonehouse Restaurant on Stirling Road, a $15 million renovation project. Stonehouse chefs Jerry Villa and Lee Wong worked previously at Bernards Inn. A wide variety of other excellent restaurants are within a few miles from the home in Summit, such as the delightful French Souffle, Hunt Club Restaurant & Lounge, Broadway Grill, Roots Steakhouse, Monster Sushi, Dabbawalla and Winberries in the Summit Opera House. Also, the Fore Seasons and Papparazzi in Short Hills, 503 Park, Il Pomodoro, La Scala, and the Tap Room are less than 10 mins away. Within a 15 min drive is the Bernards Inn offering 2 magnificent dining rooms and a terrific jazz bar; also the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster. Pluckemin Inn offers a Friday Dinner Club where you may enjoy a 4 course-meal and cocktail for $100 per person.

For outdoor lovers, there are 2000 acres of walking trails, riding stables, and various other activities a few miles away from the home. A 50-acre Lodge with numerous facilities & corporate activities is about 5 mins away. The Short Hills Mall and Papermill Playhouse are about a 10 minute drive from the home. For antique lovers, there are numerous antique stores nearby as well as spectacular period reproductions on offer within 5 blocks from the house.

Just 4 minutes from the house is the Life Time Fitness Club, a massive sports club, offering tennis and squash courts, indoor and outdoor olympic sized swimming pools, salon and spa facilities with saunas, steamrooms, jacuzzis, etc, a huge selection of fitness classes, including yoga, pilates, aerobic, dance and other classes. One payment gains you full access for the daily to all of the foregoing facilities.

Call or email owner to inquire about weekly rates for your specific dates starting at $3500.  3-nite rentals are available starting from $1500.

Monthly rentals - $15,000 per month (a lower monthly rate can be negotiated for 3 month or longer rentals).