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183 Chapel Hill Road, Red Bank, NJ 07701

$3,100,000

Welcome to 183 Chapel Hill Rd which has been completely reimagined and painstakingly restored. Dramatic 100+ year old Sycamore trees line the entry drive. The slate roof has been refurbished, 2 original cupolas were rebuilt, drainage has been improved with new gutters & grading. The original planters and benches grace the courtyard, new siding, electrical and HVAC

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New Outdoor lighting highlights the wonderful architectural details and natural elements of the property. The welcoming courtyard boasts a new fountain from Provence and original dutch stable doors at various entry points

350,000 gallon naturally fed 3 level pond

Large updated chefs kitchen with Quartz counters, new tile backsplash, Painted cabinets,Euro hinges Viking range, Sub zero wine refrigerator, custom made drawer pull and new Pella Windows

Family room with 2 story ceiling, new gas fireplace,
and quarter sawn white oak mantle and millwork. Formally the "horse stalls"

Dramatic Great room with Original beams, Custom Wainscoting, Mantle From the legendary Billy Rose's Upstate NY estate, Original beams, masonry gas fireplace, Restored Terracotta tile & vaulted ceiling. Formally the "Hay Barn"

Powder room #2 with a French standing farm sink, custom made wallpaper & Restored vintage sconces

Originally the Stable master’s quarters this gut renovated Media room and loft has hand hewn reclaimed beams from a Montana barn & snowfencing. All new Pella windows, custom made spiral staircase, industrial AC returns ensure heat does not consolidate in the 2nd story & 8” knotty white oak floors

Spray foam insulation in attic
Rockwool insulation in walls (fireproof)

Loft with custom railing that overlooks the media room

Bar/kitchenette with hand made reclaimed wood cabinets and counters,Dutch restored vintage lighting &
Refrigerator/freezer

Large 1st floor en suite bedroom with French doors to the covered patio

Primary Bedroom has vaulted ceilings, new hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, original beams & Harlequin grass cloth wallpaper

New Primary Bath with wood floors, grass cloth wallpaper, 2 pedestal sinks, soaking tub, shower stall, water closet and Original beams

Bedroom #4 is large and has hardwood floors, a new Custom walk-in closet with an updated marble en suite bath

Bedroom #3 is large with built in bookcases all around, a large walk-in closet and a new en suite bath

Gym in 4 car garage Portland Trailblazers original profession baseball flooring (negotiable). 4 reverse awning original garage doors and heated with Reznor professional gas heater

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 223,898 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,100,000 List Date: 11/11/2023 Last Modified: 2/17/2025

Overview

Description

This stunning 5+ acre property located in Middletown, NJ, has a distinguished provenance. Originally the stable block & caretakers cottage on the Estate of the esteemed Nathan Straus, the owner of Macy's. The property has been reimagined into a one of a kind residence with exquisite design, well-maintained historical charm & impressive architecture. The current owner has taken this elegant home next level with extensive luxury upgrades. The modern day flexible floor plan could lend itself to multi-generational living, work from home or anything you can dream up! The zen setting will relax you with 100+ year Sycamore trees, formal gardens, pond, chicken coop and sweeping lawns. There is also a cottage that is a blank slate, waiting for its next owner to complete in any way they'd wish.

Supplements: During the early 20th century, Straus acquired hundreds of acres in Middletown for his country retreat. His estate was designed by the esteemed architect Alfred Hopkins, who was well known for designing residences for the Vanderbilts, Tiffanys and other important industrialists of the 19th century. Later Mr Straus, a friend of Louis Pasteur, acquir ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22331451

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached

Location

House Number: 183
Street Name: Chapel Hill
Street Suffix: Road
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Middletown (MID)
Postal City: Red Bank
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07701
Area/Section: Chapel Hill
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Fairview
Middle School: Thompson
High School: Middle North
Other High: Ranney School
Directions: Gravel Driveway is on Sleepy Hollow at the corner of Chapel Hill Rd - Navesink River Rd to Luffburrow Ln. Left on Cooper Rd. Rt on Sleepy Hollow. Driveway on right at corner of Chapel Hill Rd. Rt 35 North to Cooper Rd. Left on Sleepy Hollow. Driveway on Right at Corner of Chapel Hill Rd

General Property Info

Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 4.2
# Level 1 - Baths: 3
# Level 2 - Baths: 3
Handicap Access: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 3
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1915
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 4
Acreage: 5.14
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Rooms: 14
Basement: Yes

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2023-11-29
Sold Date: 2024-03-01
Contingent Date: 2023-11-22

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 0

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: TBD

More Information

Style

Carriage House: Yes
Contemporary: Yes
Custom: Yes
Farmhouse: Yes
Historic: Yes

Interior

Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr: Yes
Laundry Tub: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Foyer

Ceramic Tile: Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Irregular Lot: Yes
Level: Yes
Pond on Lot: Yes

Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Outdoor Lighting: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Living Room

Dec Molding: Yes
Two Story: Yes

Water Type

Pond: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
Well: Yes

Kitchen

Breakfast Cntr: Yes
Center Island: Yes
Eat-In: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Granite/Stone Counter: Yes
Newer: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Partial: Yes
Slab: Yes

Great/Family Room

Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Two Story: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Cooling

3+ Zoned AC: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Double Sinks: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes
Tub: Yes

Heating

3+ Zoned Heat: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior

Fence: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Patio: Yes
Terrace: Yes

Parking

Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Stamped: Yes

Garage

Attached: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Brick: Yes
Wood: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Rooms

Basement: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Butler Pantry: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Library: Yes
Loft: Yes
Media Room: Yes
Mud: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Separate Apartment: Yes

Basement Level

First: Yes

Bathroom Level

First: Yes

Primary Bathroom Level

Second: Yes

Bedroom Level

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Family Room Level

First: Yes

Foyer Level

First: Yes

Great Room Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Laundry Level

First: Yes

Library Level

First: Yes

Loft Level

Second: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Media Room Level

First: Yes

Mud Level

First: Yes

Property Features

Style: Carriage House; Contemporary; Custom; Farmhouse; Historic Interior: Beamed Ceilings; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Laundry Tub Foyer: Ceramic Tile Living Room: Dec Molding; Two Story Kitchen: Breakfast Cntr; Center Island; Eat-In; Floor - Wood; Granite/Stone Counter; Newer Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Double Sinks; Shower Stall; Tub Basement: Crawl Space; Partial; Slab Cooling: 3+ Zoned AC; Central Air Heating: 3+ Zoned Heat; Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Fence; Lighting; Outbuilding; Patio; Terrace Garage: Attached; Heated Garage; Oversized Siding: Brick; Wood Roof: Slate Parking: Driveway; Gravel; Oversized; Stamped Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooking; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Corner Lot; Irregular Lot; Level; Pond on Lot Water Type: Pond Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Basement; Bathroom; Bedroom; Butler Pantry; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Loft; Media Room; Mud; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Separate Apartment Basement Level: First Bathroom Level: First Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: First; Second Dining Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Foyer Level: First Great Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Laundry Level: First Library Level: First Loft Level: Second Primary Bedroom Level: Second Media Room Level: First Mud Level: First

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Level: First Kitchen Level: First Level: First Dining Room Level: First Level: First Family Room Level: First Level: First Bedroom Level: First Level: First Remarks: 1st floor Primary or Inlaw suite Bathroom Level: First Level: First Remarks: En Suite bath Laundry Level: First Level: First Remarks: Multiple Pantries, Laundry and Lg laundry tub Great Room Level: First Level: First Library Level: First Level: First Basement Level: First Level: First Remarks: Powder room Butler Pantry Remarks: Bar Media Room Level: First Level: First Loft Level: Second Level: Second Remarks: above the media room Mud Level: First Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Remarks: En suite Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Remarks: En Suite Separate Apartment Remarks: Unfinished cottage. Ready for finishing

Listing Office: Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Agent: Kelly Zaccaro

Last Updated: February - 17 - 2025

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