536 Navesink River Road, Middletown, NJ 07748 (MLS# 21618325)

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

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

More Information MLS# 21618325

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Detached Minimum Age: 0 Status: Closed List Date: 2016-05-09 Sold Price: $5,500,000 Current Price: $5,500,000 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location

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

General Property Info

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

Tax and Legal

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

Remarks & Misc

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

Style

Custom: 1

Interior

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

Zoning

Residential: 1

Foyer

Circular Stair: 1 Dec Molding: 1 Double Door Entry: 1 Floor - Marble: 1

Lot Description

Fenced Area: 1 Level: 1 Riparian Rts: 1 Riverfront: 1 Riverview: 1

Included

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Gas Cooking: 1 Generator: 1 Light Fixtures: 1 Microwave: 1 Outdoor Lighting: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Screens: 1 Security System: 1 Washer: 1

Living Room

Bay/Bow Window: 1 Dec Molding: 1 Fireplace - Gas: 1 Floor - Wood: 1

Water Type

Riparian Grants: 1 River Front: 1

Dining Room

Bay/Bow Window: 1 Built-Ins: 1 Dec Molding: 1 Fireplace - Gas: 1 Floor - Wood: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Water: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Floors

Ceramic Tile: 1 Tile: 1 W/W Carpet: 1 Wood: 1 Other: 1 See Remarks: 1

Kitchen

Bay/Bow Window: 1 Bnook/Dining Area: 1 Butler Pantry: 1 Center Island: 1 Floor - Other - See Remarks: 1 Newer: 1 Pantry: 1 Sliding Door: 1

Basement

Ceilings - High: 1 Other: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Great/Family Room

Floor - Other - See Remarks: 1 Sliding Door: 1

Primary Bedroom

Fireplace - Gas: 1 Floor - W/W Carpet: 1 Full Bath: 1 TRY/VLT/CATH: 1 Walk-in Closet: 1

Cooling

3+ Zoned AC: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Primary Bath

Double Sinks: 1 Marble: 1 Shower Stall: 1 Tub: 1

Out Buildings

Guest House: 1

Heating

3+ Zoned Heat: 1 Hot Water: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Radiant: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Controlled Access: 1 Dock: 1 Fence: 1 Lighting: 1 Outbuilding: 1 Patio: 1 Security System: 1 Swimming: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1 Terrace: 1 Underground Sprinkler System: 1

Parking

Asphalt: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Double Wide Drive: 1 Driveway: 1 Gravel: 1

Garage

Apt Above Garage: 1 Detached: 1 Heated Garage: 1 Oversized: 1 Storage Above: 1

Assessment Status

Assessed: 1

Siding

Brick: 1

Roof

Slate: 1

Pool

Concrete: 1 In Ground: 1 Pool Equipment: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Bonus Room: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Foyer: 1 Kitchen: 1 Library: 1 Living Room: 1 Mud: 1 Other: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Sitting: 1

Bedroom Level

Second: 1 Third: 1

Bonus Room Level

Third: 1

Dining Room Level

First: 1

Family Room Level

First: 1

Foyer Level

First: 1

Kitchen Level

First: 1

Library Level

First: 1

Living Room Level

First: 1

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: 1

Mud Level

First: 1

Other Level

First: 1

Sitting Level

Second: 1

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2016-07-28 Sold Date: 2016-09-23 Sold Price: $5,500,000

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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