An Exceptional Offering
A Stately Colonial
on 1.08 Level Acres
Commanding beautifully level property along one of Old Short Hills' most prestigious streets, this all-brick Center Hall Colonial offers exceptional scale, privacy, and presence. Custom built with quality evident throughout, the residence holds seven bedrooms and six full baths across four levels, with expansive interiors designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. A private first-floor suite offers remarkable flexibility for guests, while a two-tier patio overlooks an expansive rear lawn surrounded by the privacy of this rare setting.
The Residence →The Spaces
Room by Room
The main level gathers a great room, a gourmet eat-in kitchen, and a sun room around walls of natural light. Upstairs, the primary suite creates a true retreat, while the finished lower level extends the living space with an exercise room and recreation areas.
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Exceptional Details
Luxury Highlights
Six defining features of the residence, drawn from the floor plan and the finished spaces.
Seven Bedrooms, Four Levels
Seven bedrooms spanning the first, second, and third floors, anchored by an impressive primary suite with an oversized sitting room upstairs, and secondary bedrooms finished with hardwood flooring.
Gourmet Kitchen
Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a marble backsplash, and heated limestone flooring, opening to generous living spaces filled with natural light and views across the grounds.
Private First-Floor Suite
A bedroom with sitting room, full bath, and separate entrance offers remarkable flexibility for guests or extended stays, alongside a dedicated office for working from home.
Primary Suite Retreat
An oversized sitting room or private office complements the primary bedroom, complete with a spa-caliber primary bath and generous walk-in closets.
Finished Lower Level
A 31'6"×27'4" recreation room anchors the level alongside an exercise room, extending the living space with additional room for recreation and quiet enjoyment.
Two-Tier Patio & Grounds
Outside, a two-tier patio overlooks an expansive rear lawn with exceptional room for entertaining, recreation, and quiet enjoyment, all surrounded by the privacy of this rare setting.
The Property Film
Experience 285 Hartshorn Drive
Location
Old Short Hills,
New Jersey
Hartshorn Drive sits in the Old Short Hills section of Millburn Township, one of the area's most established and prestigious enclaves. Direct rail service reaches Midtown Manhattan, and the Millburn Township schools are among the most recognized in the state.
The Mall at Short Hills, a short drive away, anchors the town's retail and dining with Eataly, Legal Sea Foods, and a full roster of luxury flagships. Downtown Millburn's Main Street and Millburn Avenue carry an independent restaurant scene a few minutes further, alongside the Paper Mill Playhouse.
Served by Millburn Township Public Schools: Hartshorn Elementary School, located directly on Hartshorn Drive, for grades K–4, then Washington School for fifth grade, Millburn Middle School for grades six through eight, and Millburn High School. Buyers should confirm current school assignment with the district.
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, 16.5 acres of woodland trails bequeathed to the township by the family for whom the street is named, is nearby, along with South Mountain Reservation, Greenwood Gardens, and Canoe Brook Country Club.
Short Hills station at 25 Chatham Road and Millburn station at 35 Essex Street both serve NJ Transit's Morris & Essex Lines with Midtown Direct one-seat service to New York Penn Station. The Garden State Parkway and Route 24 are both close by.
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