16 Buttonwood Lane, Rumson, NJ 07760

$4,725,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 5.1 Square Footage: 6,688 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 145,490 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,725,000 List Date: 7/03/2024 Last Modified: 2/20/2025

Description

Nestled in the prestigious enclave of Rumson, NJ, lies this magnificent estate which offers an unparalleled blend of timeless elegance, tranquility, privacy and modern conveniences. Situated on 3.34 acres, this property and home is a stunning combination of architectural details, luxurious amenities and meticulously landscaped grounds. As you approach the estate, a grand driveway lined w/ mature trees and flowering shrubs welcomes you w/ open arms. The scent of freshly-cut grass mingles w/ the gentle fragrance of the many varieties of flowers, creating an atmosphere of serenity and calm. Upon entering the home, you are immediately captivated by the gracious foyer and the breathtaking views of the English garden through the flagstone solarium, setting the stage

Supplements: for the beauty that awaits both inside and out. To the right, a spacious living room beckons, bathed in soft sunlight streaming through oversized windows. A wood-burning fireplace invites you to curl up with a book on chilly evenings, while French doors open onto a sunroom overlooking the expansive lawn, woodland garden and waterfront. The heart of the home lies in the gourmet kitchen, where modern amenities blend seamlessly with old-world charm. Custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, two center islands, a dry pantry and a convenient wet bar create a space that is as functional as it is beautiful. Adjacent, an elegant dining room offers a place where one can entertain with grace, both formal and informal gatherings. The family room with wood burning fireplace is complimented by a wall of windows overlooking the manicured grounds. The primary suite, a sanctuary of its own, offers a peaceful design of comfort and style with his and her bathrooms, custom dressing room and wardrobe closets and a versatile space that can serve as an office or sitting room. The second level is also complemented by six additional bedrooms and three full baths, ensuring ample space for family and guests. Venturing outside, you are greeted by a true oasis of relaxation and entertainment. An intimate dining courtyard with built in grill and pergola provides the perfect setting for al fresco dinners under the stars. The heated saltwater pool and pool house complete with kitchenette, water closet and shower offer respite from the summer heat, while a nearby tennis court, complete with pickleball lines, promises hours of friendly competition. Additionally, there is the deep-water dock, which offers direct access to the tranquil waters of the Shrewsbury River. Whether you prefer a leisurely afternoon sail or an exhilarating day of watersports, the possibilities are endless. The gardens of this residence are nothing short of spectacular, unfolding like a series of interconnected rooms, each with its own unique charm. Wrought iron gates lead you through these enchanting spaces, the outdoor kitchen garden, formal English garden, woodland garden and the sprawling back lawn. As the sun begins to set, casting a golden glow over the estate, you realize that this is more than just a home - it is a rare blend of grandeur, serenity and luxury. As you bid farewell to the 1932 Rumson estate, you know that you are leaving behind not just a house, but a piece of history, a legacy to be cherished for generations to come.

More Information MLS# 22418253

Contract Info

Start Showing Date: 2024-07-03 List Price/SqFt: 844.8 Sub-Type: Detached Status: Closed List Date: 2024-06-28 Sold Price: $4,725,000 Current Price: $4,725,000 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location

Area/Section: None Elementary School: Deane-Porter Other Elementary: Rumson Country Day Middle School: Forrestdale High School: Rumson-Fair Haven House Number: 16 Street Name: Buttonwood Street Suffix: Lane County: Monmouth Municipality: Rumson (RUM) Postal City: Rumson State: NJ Zip Code: 07760 Complex/Subdivision: None Directions: East on Rumson Road right on Buttonwood Lane.

General Property Info

Waterfront: Yes # Levels: 2 Waterview: Yes # Level 1 - Baths: 0.5 # Level 2 - Baths: 5 # Basement - Baths: 0 Acreage: 3.34 Fireplace: Yes Rooms: 14 # Fireplaces: 4 Basement: Yes Garage: Yes # Car Garage: 2 HOA: No Pool: Yes Bedrooms: 7 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 5.1 Apx SqFt: 6688 Apx Year Built: 1932

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 4772600 Taxes: 49090 Tax Year: 2024 Farm Assessed: No

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: GARDEN STATUARY, GARDEN BENCH, PRIMARY BR LIGHT FIXTURE + DRAPES.

Ownership Type

Fee Simple: 1

Style

Colonial: 1

Interior

Attic - Walk Up: 1 Bay/Bow Window: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr: 1 Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr: 1 Conservatory: 1 Dec Molding: 1 French Doors: 1 In-Law Floorplan: 1 Laundry Tub: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Zoning

Residential: 1 Single Family: 1

Foyer

Closet(s): 1 Dec Molding: 1 Floor - Wood: 1

Lot Description

Fenced Area: 1 Level: 1 Treed Lots: 1 Wooded: 1

Included

Attic Fan: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Fireplace Equipment: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Garbage Disposal: 1 Gas Grill: 1 Light Fixtures: 1 Microwave: 1 Outdoor Lighting: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Screens: 1 Security System: 1 Swing Set: 1 Washer: 1 Window Treatments: 1

Living Room

Bay/Bow Window: 1 Built-Ins: 1 Dec Molding: 1 Fireplace - Woodburning: 1 Floor - Wood: 1 French Doors: 1

Water Type

Lagoon: 1

Dining Room

Dec Molding: 1 Fireplace - Woodburning: 1 Floor - Wood: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Floors

Ceramic Tile: 1 Marble: 1 Wood: 1

Kitchen

Bnook/Dining Area: 1 Butler Pantry: 1 Center Island: 1 Eat-In: 1 Floor - Wood: 1 Pantry: 1 Sliding Door: 1

Basement

Full: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Great/Family Room

Bay/Bow Window: 1 Built-Ins: 1 Fireplace - Woodburning: 1 Floor - W/W Carpet: 1

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood: 1 Full Bath: 1 Walk-in Closet: 1

Cooling

3+ Zoned AC: 1 Central Air: 1 Other: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Primary Bath

Floor - Marble: 1 Shower Stall: 1 Tub: 1

Out Buildings

Shed(s): 1

Heating

3+ Zoned Heat: 1 Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Other: 1

Exterior

Dock: 1 Fence: 1 Lighting: 1 Patio: 1 Storm Door(s): 1 Storm Window: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1 Terrace: 1 Underground Sprinkler System: 1 Water/Elect @ Dock: 1

Parking

Circular Driveway: 1 Gravel: 1

Garage

Attached: 1 Direct Access: 1

Assessment Status

Assessed: 1

Siding

Cedar Shake: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Pool

Cabana: 1 Concrete: 1 Fenced: 1 Heated: 1 In Ground: 1 Pool Equipment: 1 Self Cleaner: 1 With Spa: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Breakfast: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Foyer: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Other: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Sunroom: 1

Bedroom Level

Second: 1

Breakfast Level

First: 1

Dining Room Level

First: 1

Family Room Level

First: 1

Foyer Level

First: 1

Kitchen Level

First: 1

Living Room Level

First: 1

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: 1

Other Level

First: 1

Sunroom Level

First: 1

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2024-12-23 Sold Date: 2025-02-18 Sold Price: $4,725,000

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Colonial Interior: Attic - Walk Up; Bay/Bow Window; Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr; Conservatory; Dec Molding; French Doors; In-Law Floorplan; Laundry Tub; Wet Bar Foyer: Closet(s); Dec Molding; Floor - Wood Living Room: Bay/Bow Window; Built-Ins; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood; French Doors Dining Room: Dec Molding; Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood Kitchen: Bnook/Dining Area; Butler Pantry; Center Island; Eat-In; Floor - Wood; Pantry; Sliding Door Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Floor - Marble; Shower Stall; Tub Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access Floors: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Wood Cooling: 3+ Zoned AC; Central Air; Other Heating: 3+ Zoned Heat; Forced Air; Natural Gas; Other Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Dock; Fence; Lighting; Patio; Storm Door(s); Storm Window; Tennis Court(s); Terrace; Underground Sprinkler System; Water/Elect @ Dock Garage: Attached; Direct Access Siding: Cedar Shake Roof: Shingle Parking: Circular Driveway; Gravel Pool: Cabana; Concrete; Fenced; Heated; In Ground; Pool Equipment; Self Cleaner; With Spa Out Buildings: Shed(s) Included: Attic Fan; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Fireplace Equipment; Garage Door Opener; Garbage Disposal; Gas Grill; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Screens; Security System; Swing Set; Washer; Window Treatments Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Fenced Area; Level; Treed Lots; Wooded Water Type: Lagoon Assessment Status: Assessed Rooms: Bedroom; Breakfast; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Primary Bedroom; Sunroom Bedroom Level: Second Breakfast Level: First Dining Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Foyer Level: First Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Other Level: First Sunroom Level: First

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Level: First Dining Room Level: First Level: First Family Room Level: First Level: First Other Level: First Level: First Kitchen Level: First Level: First Breakfast Level: First Level: First Living Room Level: First Level: First Sunroom Level: First Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second
Listing Office: Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Elizabeth Lubin
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Last Updated: February - 20 - 2025
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