The Residence

Foyer with crystal chandelier and curved staircase at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

Foyer & Arrival

A gracious center hall foyer measuring 9'4" × 16'0" on the first-floor plan sets the tone for the residence, with a curved staircase and crystal chandelier announcing the scale and quality found throughout.

  • Foyer9'4" × 16'0"
  • StyleCenter Hall Colonial
Formal dining room at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

Living & Dining Rooms

The living room measures 13'7" × 15'8" and the dining area 13'8" × 18'6" on the first-floor plan, together forming a formal sequence designed for elegant entertaining as much as everyday living.

  • Living Room13'7" × 15'8"
  • Dining Area13'8" × 18'6"
Great room with marble fireplace and vaulted, sunlit ceiling at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

The Great Room

At 20'7" × 21'1", the great room is the heart of the main level — generous living space filled with natural light and views across the grounds, ideal for both quiet evenings and larger gatherings.

  • Great Room20'7" × 21'1"
Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and marble backsplash at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

The Gourmet Kitchen

The kitchen measures 16'4" × 14'11" with an adjoining 15'8" × 14'11" breakfast area on the first-floor plan. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a marble backsplash, and heated limestone flooring complete a room built for both cooking and gathering.

  • Kitchen16'4" × 14'11"
  • Breakfast Area15'8" × 14'11"
  • FlooringHeated limestone
Sun room with vaulted, skylit ceiling and walls of windows at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

The Sun Room

A 16'6" × 16'9" sun room off the main living spaces is walled in glass, drawing in natural light and views across the grounds throughout the day.

  • Sun Room16'6" × 16'9"
First-floor guest suite sitting room at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

Guest Suite & Office

A private first-floor suite pairs a 15'1" × 14'9" bedroom with a 15'1" × 13'3" sitting room, a full bath, and a separate entrance — remarkable flexibility for guests or extended stays. A dedicated 15'7" × 12'0" office nearby provides an ideal work-from-home setting.

  • Guest Bedroom15'1" × 14'9"
  • Sitting Room15'1" × 13'3"
  • Office15'7" × 12'0"
Primary bedroom with tufted upholstered headboard and hardwood flooring at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

The Primary Suite

The primary bedroom measures 22'11" × 15'5" on the second-floor plan, complemented by an oversized 15'3" × 19'5" sitting room or private office and a spa-caliber 12'8" × 17'8" primary bath — a true retreat at the top of the stairs.

  • Primary Bedroom22'11" × 15'5"
  • Sitting Room / Office15'3" × 19'5"
  • Primary Bath12'8" × 17'8"
Secondary bedroom with hardwood flooring at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

Secondary Bedrooms

Two additional second-floor bedrooms measure 15'5" × 17'2" and 13'5" × 15'5", while the third floor holds two more bedrooms at 13'6" × 17'6" and 13'5" × 17'6" alongside a 17'9" × 15'4" sitting room — all finished with hardwood flooring.

  • 2nd Floor Bedrooms15'5"×17'2" & 13'5"×15'5"
  • 3rd Floor Bedrooms13'6"×17'6" & 13'5"×17'6"
  • 3rd Floor Sitting Room17'9" × 15'4"
Finished lower level recreation room at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

Recreation & Exercise

A 31'6" × 27'4" recreation room anchors the finished lower level, alongside a 15'1" × 19'1" exercise room, extending the living space with additional room for recreation and quiet enjoyment.

  • Recreation Room31'6" × 27'4"
  • Exercise Room15'1" × 19'1"
  • Garage20'6" × 41'11"
Two-tier patio and expansive rear lawn at 285 Hartshorn Drive, Short Hills

The 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 1.08-acre setting along one of Old Short Hills' most prestigious streets.

  • PatioTwo-tier
  • Lot1.08 Acres, level

Features of the Residence

Mechanical Systems

Radiant and hot water heat pair with six-zone air conditioning for comfort in every wing, while central vacuum simplifies everyday upkeep throughout the residence.

Grounds & Security

Irrigation and landscape lighting maintain the grounds year-round, alongside a full alarm system for added peace of mind.

Construction & Lot

An all-brick Center Hall Colonial custom built with quality evident throughout, set on 1.08 beautifully level acres across four finished levels. Room dimensions come from the architectural floor plans and are approximate; buyers should independently verify all measurements.

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