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536 Navesink River Road, Middletown, NJ 07748

$5,500,000

Holly House is an extraordinary waterfront estate, set on 3.7 private acres

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An idyllic landscape sets the stage for this extraordinary estate

Iron gates open in to a world of timeless elegance and tranquility

Railings and entry gates cast from original designs

Grand entry with Carrera and Nero Marquina Marble flooring leads to views of the River

Enjoy views from the floor to ceiling bowed windows in the Living Room and Dining Room

Original herringbone floors are enhanced by magnificent chandeliers

Custom china cabinet with glass inset doors

Adjacent Family / River Room surrounded by windows leads to Bluestone Patio

Custom mahogany walls and coffered ceiling add warmth and charm to the Library / Media Room

A perfect place to entertain with a full service bar, built in custom cabinetry and access to the Terrace and Fountain Garden

Luxurious Master Suite includes magnificent views, original gas fireplace, sitting room and grand his and her closets

Stunning Carrera Marble floors and walls coupled with custom cabinetry, Venetian mirrors and elegant chandeliers make this a palatial Master Bath

Original floating spiral staircase spans 3 levels

Custom cabinetry, vaulted ceilings and every amenity possible make the Guest Suite a perfect home for short or long term visits

Expansive terrace overlooks the Tennis Court, Pond, Pool and River

An additional Studio Apartment with kitchenette

Built in custom cherry paneled walls plus a full service kitchen / bar make this an ideal tennis viewing center

Bluestone terrace spans the back of the home, providing a tranquil setting overlooking the deep water dock

Chef inspired kitchen with French Design Custom Cabinetry and radiant heated Porcelain floors

Carriage House features 3 car heated garage, 3 bedroom guest suite, studio apartment and tennis entertainment center

Seamlessly added 2nd story bowed windows further enhance the elegant symmetry

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5.2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 159,865 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,500,000 List Date: 5/09/2016 Last Modified: 4/16/2025

Overview

Description

Views as Expansive as your Vision. Simply beyond compare, a truly Timeless Treasure that cannot be duplicated at this price! Set on 3.7 exquisitely landscaped acres overlooking the Navesink River, HOLLY HOUSE offers remarkable water views from nearly every room. Completely restored, while impeccably maintaining the original exquisite architectural details. This rare estate embodies both grandeur, warmth & comfort & is very much a home, as well as a grand venue for entertaining. Modern day amenities provide a seamless blend of old & new. Additional Carriage House w/3 BR & Studio Apts + astounding Tennis Ent. Center. Tranquil private grounds incl. luxurious pool, tennis court, spring fed pond & deep water dock. Don’t let this RARE & EXTRAORDINARY opportunity pass you by! *All rm sz. approx

Supplements: Middletown Township property with a Red Bank zip code

Listing Details MLS# 21618325

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
Minimum Age: 0

Location

House Number: 536
Street Name: Navesink River
Street Suffix: Road
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Middletown (MID)
Postal City: Middletown
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07748
Area/Section: Middletown
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Fairview
Other Elementary: Rumson Country Day
Middle School: Bayshore
High School: Middle North
Other High: Christian Bros
Directions: Navesink River Rd across from Navesink Country Club

General Property Info

Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 5.2
# Level 1 - Baths: 2
# Level 2 - Baths: 3
# Level 3 - Baths: 2
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 3
# Levels: 2
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 5
Acreage: 3.67
Lot Dimensions: 340 x 471
HOA: No
Pool: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Farm: No
Rooms: 20
Basement: Yes

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 5204100
Taxes: 111160
Tax Year: 2015

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2016-07-28
Sold Date: 2016-09-23

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Family Room chandelier, living, dining & master bedroom window treatments, TVs and exterior planters

More Information

Style

Custom: Yes

Interior

Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Balcony: Yes
Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr: Yes
Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr: Yes
Center Hall: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Elevator: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Laundry Tub: Yes
Sliding Doors: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Foyer

Circular Stair: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Double Door Entry: Yes
Floor - Marble: Yes

Lot Description

Fenced Area: Yes
Level: Yes
Riparian Rts: Yes
Riverfront: Yes
Riverview: Yes

Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Generator: Yes
Light Fixtures: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Outdoor Lighting: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Screens: Yes
Security System: Yes
Washer: Yes

Living Room

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Water Type

Riparian Grants: Yes
River Front: Yes

Dining Room

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Water: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Tile: Yes
W/W Carpet: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Kitchen

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Bnook/Dining Area: Yes
Butler Pantry: Yes
Center Island: Yes
Floor - Other - See Remarks: Yes
Newer: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Sliding Door: Yes

Basement

Ceilings - High: Yes
Other: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Great/Family Room

Floor - Other - See Remarks: Yes
Sliding Door: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - W/W Carpet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
TRY/VLT/CATH: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Cooling

3+ Zoned AC: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Double Sinks: Yes
Marble: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes
Tub: Yes

Out Buildings

Guest House: Yes

Heating

3+ Zoned Heat: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Radiant: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Controlled Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Fence: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Patio: Yes
Security System: Yes
Swimming: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Terrace: Yes
Underground Sprinkler System: Yes

Parking

Asphalt: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Double Wide Drive: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes

Garage

Apt Above Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Storage Above: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Brick: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Pool

Concrete: Yes
In Ground: Yes
Pool Equipment: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Library: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Mud: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Sitting: Yes

Bedroom Level

Second: Yes
Third: Yes

Bonus Room Level

Third: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Family Room Level

First: Yes

Foyer Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Library Level

First: Yes

Living Room Level

First: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Mud Level

First: Yes

Other Level

First: Yes

Sitting Level

Second: Yes

Property Features

Style: Custom Interior: Attic - Pull Down Stairs; Balcony; Bay/Bow Window; Beamed Ceilings; Bonus Room; Built-in Features; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr; Center Hall; Dec Molding; Elevator; French Doors; Laundry Tub; Sliding Doors; Wet Bar Foyer: Circular Stair; Dec Molding; Double Door Entry; Floor - Marble Living Room: Bay/Bow Window; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood Dining Room: Bay/Bow Window; Built-Ins; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood Kitchen: Bay/Bow Window; Bnook/Dining Area; Butler Pantry; Center Island; Floor - Other - See Remarks; Newer; Pantry; Sliding Door Primary Bedroom: Fireplace - Gas; Floor - W/W Carpet; Full Bath; TRY/VLT/CATH; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Double Sinks; Marble; Shower Stall; Tub Basement: Ceilings - High; Other; Walk-Out Access Floors: Ceramic Tile; Tile; W/W Carpet; Wood; Other; See Remarks Cooling: 3+ Zoned AC Heating: 3+ Zoned Heat; Hot Water; Natural Gas; Radiant Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Balcony; Controlled Access; Dock; Fence; Lighting; Outbuilding; Patio; Security System; Swimming; Tennis Court(s); Terrace; Underground Sprinkler System Garage: Apt Above Garage; Detached; Heated Garage; Oversized; Storage Above Siding: Brick Roof: Slate Parking: Asphalt; Circular Driveway; Double Wide Drive; Driveway; Gravel Pool: Concrete; In Ground; Pool Equipment Out Buildings: Guest House Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Garage Door Opener; Gas Cooking; Generator; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Screens; Security System; Washer Zoning: Residential Lot Description: Fenced Area; Level; Riparian Rts; Riverfront; Riverview Water Type: Riparian Grants; River Front Assessment Status: Assessed Rooms: Bedroom; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Library; Living Room; Mud; Other; Primary Bedroom; Sitting Bedroom Level: Second; Third Bonus Room Level: Third Dining Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Foyer Level: First Kitchen Level: First Library Level: First Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Mud Level: First Other Level: First Sitting Level: Second

Room Information

Foyer Dining Room Living Room Library Kitchen Family Room Mud Other Primary Bedroom Sitting Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bonus Room

Listing Office: Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Agent: Karen Murphy

Last Updated: April - 16 - 2025

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