A once in a lifetime Navesink Riverfront offering! Now is your opportunity to own a one of a kind 3.28 acre property set high above the river's bluff with breathtaking 180-degree panoramic water views. Turn in and pull down your long driveway and you'll be greeted by this stunning 3 story, 8/9 bedroom, 6300 sqft sun-drenched classic grand Victorian residence. 458 was meticulously and thoughtfully designed by a well-known local architect and built in the late 1800's by a New York brewer as his summer home. While staying true to its time period, 458 has all of today's modern amenities. Beginning with a truly magnificent wrap around covered porch with awnings, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, the exterior property includes a new dock, floating dock, boatlift, wave-runner lift for 2, 300 feet of lit boardwalk, and a bubbler system. New inground Hamptons style heated gunite pool with salt system is inclusive of spa, electric cover, heated of course, and even a chiller system for those super-hot days. Big enough and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Landscaping added for ultra privacy plus specimen plantings throughout the property such as Magnolias, Lilacs, Bluebells, Crocuses, Tulips, Giant Hibiscus, Irises, Crepe Myrtles, Butterfly bushes, Hydrangeas, just to name a few. Owners have lovingly cared for this home and have added many modern exterior features such as full property irrigation system including porch flowerpots, expanded front entrance and added lampposts at top of driveway, built protected vegetable garden and cutting garden, added outdoor shower and turned the old ice house into a powder room, added whole house generator, 230 feet new main water line from the street to the house including new hose lines and bibs, new custom screen and storm windows for all original windows, completely rebuilt wrap around porch and porte cochere including footings and posts where needed. New 5 zone ac compressors relocated away from house hidden by trees and the list goes on.... Owner has approved plans to add a detached garage that can be constructed next to the house and to turn the current detached 5 car garage, situated at the front of the property by Navesink River Road, into an accessory dwelling. Picture if you will in an earlier time riding down your long driveway on your horse or in your horse and buggy, pulling up to the front door, ascending the grand stairway onto the front porch and stepping inside into the grand foyer! A feeling of richness and grandeur fills your body and takes your breath away. Once inside, some of the many classic custom features you'll find include early 1900's period stained glass windows, custom woodwork, millwork, tall ceilings, moldings, railing and banisters, several sets of magnificent pocket doors on main living level, custom built-in lighted corner cupboards, custom wood floors, custom hinges and knobs throughout, 4 custom fireplaces recently all turned to gas, chimney for 3 of the fireplaces has recently been completely redone, round rooms, leaded glass windows and the list goes on. Owners have recently upgraded electric panels and wiring to most light fixtures, installed high velocity duct system for new heat, humidity and AC while keeping and restoring all of the classic radiators throughout. Walk through the front door and you'll find an elegant, exquisite, comfortable and practical floor plan throughout. Enter into the stunning grand foyer that runs straight from the front to the back of the home stepping right out to the back porch with magnificent river views. To the right you have the den/library with a custom fireplace with the original tile surround and mantle, and classic wallpaper. Next is the expansive family room with the third custom fireplace, high ceilings and a rounded back corner den/office space with lots of windows and expansive river views. Crossing the foyer, you'll be in the formal dining room where you'll find the fourth custom fireplace, corner cupboards, har
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