$1,700,000 | 8 beds, 3 full baths, 5,626 sq.ft. Designed and built for noted 19th century architect Francis Himpler circa 1895, this home is constructed of imported stone and boasts a stunning lake view. Contact: Maureen Donohue-Conway Re/Max Town & Valley, (908) 283-3073
Horse Play
The Rolling Stones sing that we’ll ride wild horses some day, but there are still many ways for equine enthusiasts to get their fill of these fantastic animals—from furnishing with horseinspired home decor to attending elite equestrian events such as the Rolex Central Park Horse Show (RCPHS). This show gallops into New York City’s Wollman […]
Our Latest Obsession: Bar Cabinets
Masquerading as a piece of furniture, the bar cabinet is a chic yet discreet way to organize spirits and glassware while keeping them close at hand. From low, credenzalike shapes to tall pieces that look more like armoires, bar cabinets have many forms. Helpful features to look for: adjustable shelves for fitting bottles of various […]
Must Reads
Acclaimed Atlanta interior designer Beth Webb has just released her first book, which explores how design can elevate the everyday by evoking the five senses. In Beth Webb: An Eye for Beauty: Rooms That Speak to the Senses (Rizzoli, $45), she explains the fundamentals of creating a home with visual appeal that enhances quality of life. The book […]
86 Rumson Road, Rumson
$2,595,000 | 7 beds, 6 full baths, 8,427 sq. ft. This home, christened “Fairyleigh,” features two family rooms, a ballroom, sweeping lawns and lush gardens. It’s rumored to have been owned by a doctor on Queen Victoria’s staff. Contact: Thomas McCormack, Resources Real Estate, (732) 212-0440