Manhattan New York Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #27089

Huge Antique Dream-7 BRs/5 Bths/5 WBFPs! THANKSGVNG SPECIAL!

Single Family w/ 8 Bedrooms - 5½ Bathrooms - Sleeps 20

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Vacation Rental Description

Nestled among multi-million dollar homes, Eaton House (former home of U.S. Congressman Charles A.  
Eaton) is a sprawling low-key antique gem offering 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 woodburning fireplaces,  
formal living room, formal dining room, media room, den, study, library, etc. The home is centrally  
air-conditioned to keep you cool and comfortable during the summer. 
 
A tranquil escape set on 2 acres of lush greenery, Eaton House is a short distance from the Summit  
Grand Hotel in NJ and JUST 27 MILES AWAY 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-- 
the most charming and affluent county in New Jersey--can provide. 
 
The 100 year-old Eaton House takes you back in time with its beautiful authentic rooms, large  
woodburning fireplaces, beamed ceilings, original woodwork, oak floors and gorgeous wood panelling  
throughout the home.  While the antique furnishings complement the originality of the home, equal  
attention has been paid to such modern conveniences as central air-conditioning; massive gourmet  
kitchen with commercial Wolf range, granite countertops and huge center island; large pantry; media  
room with 50" Plasma HDTV + premium cable; office with high speed internet & wireless access,  
computer with large flat screen monitor, printer, fax and other office supplies for a working  
vacation; den with 42" wall mounted HDTV, etc. 
 
First Level: 
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*750 square foot 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  
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 various chairs and a wall of windows facing  
the side gardens 
 
*Bright airy den furnished with 2 comfortable couches and 42-inch wall-mounted HTDV with premium  
cable channels 
 
*Spacious and open entry foyer with a large antique hall table and sitting area plus wall of french  
windows facing the side gardens 
 
*Various spacious open hallway areas providing nooks and crannies for reading or relaxing 
 
*First floor single bedroom 
 
*Powder room plus shower room 
 
Second Level:  
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*A wood-panelled stairway leads to the second level.  This floor is decorated whimsically with  
painted floors and a mixture of antiques, arts & crafts and shabby chic furnishings.  All  
bedrooms have large windows offering different views of the gardens; many of them also have their  
own sitting area and woodburning fireplace. 
 
*2 Blue Bedrooms with interconnected bath and shower stall   
 
*Huge media room/office with 50-inch flatscreen HDTV offering premium cable channels, woodburning  
fireplace and a wall of french windows facing the front gardens  
 
*Office with flat screen computer with highspeed internet and wireless access, fast printer, copier,  
fax and all other office accessories for a working vacation 
 
*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 
 
*A second spacious hallway leads to a large green bedroom suite with sitting area, woodburning  
fireplace and ensuite bath   
 
*Another hallway leads to two more bedrooms with sitting areas plus a large hall bath   
 
*At the very end of the hallway is the mastersuite with woodburning fireplace, sitting area and  
large ensuite bath 
 
Outdoor: 
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*Lovely serene gardens with benches, chairs and picnic tables 
*Gazebo with wrought iron dining table & chairs, with a gas fired BBQ grill right outside it 
*Large back courtyard with wrought-iron dining table and chairs 
*Parking for multiple cars 
*Multiple entrances to the home 
*Gas fired BBQ grill for outdoor cooking

Vacation Rental Amenities

*Fully air-conditioned 
*Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen with commercial Wolf range, refrigerator and separate freezer,  
dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave oven, blender, juicer, food processor, hand mixer etc. 
*Lovely serene views of the gardens from walls of windows in all rooms of 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 with large flat screen monitor, DSL hi-speed connection & 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 all accessories for a working vacation 
*Large book collection 
*5 Woodburning fireplaces!!! 
*All linens, towels, cutlery, cooking utensils, dinnerware (svc for 60), stemware (champagne, wine &  
brandy glasses), etc. provided 
*Gas-fired outdoor BBQ grill 
*Lovely outdoor gazebo with dining table

Activities and Attractions

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 house 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. 
 
If you wish to avoid the clamor of NYC but still indulge in top Zagat rated cuisine, you may take a  
brisk walk to Water & Wine on Watchung Lake with its heavenly views, extensive wine list and  
delectable Italian food! About a mile away, is the magnificient Stonehouse Restaurant on Stirling  
Road, which opened last Fall as part of a $15 million renovation project on the site of the old  
Chanticler Chateau in Warren.  Stonehouse chefs Jerry Villa and Lee Wong worked previously at  
Bernards Inn.  A wide variety of other spectacular 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 two magnificent dining rooms  
and a terrific jazz bar and also the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster.  Pluckemin Inn offers a Friday  
Dinner Club where you can enjoy a 4 course-meal and cocktail for just $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 and 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.

Vacation Rental Rates

Weekly Rental Rates:                                        
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Jan-April $5,500 per week                        
May-July  $5,750 per week                        
Aug-Dec   $5,900 per week                        
 
For 2009, add $300 to above rates.