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Luxury Bergen County estate lists for $4.99M with bespoke family-friendly renovations

A Saddle River home gets a family-friendly renovation, blending luxury with practicality.

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n the heart of Saddle River's esteemed Burning Hollow section, a majestic estate at 5 Burning Hollow Road has emerged as a rare gem in the luxury market. Listed for $4.99 million by Taylor Lucyk of The Taylor Lucyk Group at Christie's International Real Estate Group, this stunning property boasts an impressive array of family-friendly features that set it apart from its peers.

    Originally designed to be the owner's family home, this 14,000-square-foot masterpiece underwent a meticulous renovation to cater to the needs of a growing family. With no corners cut, the estate now offers the finest materials and amenities, making it an unparalleled find in Saddle River's luxury landscape.

    Sitting on a lush 2-acre property, the estate features a fully-gated automated entry, state-of-the-art security system, and 17 cameras surrounding the property for ensured privacy. The neighborhood itself is considered one of the safest in town, with regular patrols by the Saddle River police department.

    Inside, the professionally designed home by A. Sloane Design boasts five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a resort-style backyard space with a gunite in-ground pool, bluestone terraces, and an outdoor kitchen. The primary suite features custom double walk-in closets, a safe room, and an attached salon-grade hair station.

    The first floor offers a formal living room, dining room, playroom, and laundry room, while the spacious eat-in kitchen comes with heated flooring, large center island, and high-end appliances. The basement level boasts a movie theater, game room with pool table, jumbotron on the ceiling, several TVs, and a bar with an ice cream machine and topping station.

    Throughout the home, top-of-the-line memory foam carpeting provides extra comfort for playing children, while hardwood flooring features high-end rift and corded white oak sealed with six coats of polygon to withstand heavy traffic. Additional amenities include a new double boiler system, more air conditioning zones, a full home generator, and top-of-the-line speakers in most rooms.

    "This is a rare find in the Saddle River ZIP code," Lucyk said. "You're getting all of this basically handed to you on a silver platter at this price tag." With its unparalleled combination of luxury features and family-friendly amenities, this estate is truly a special gem in North Jersey's real estate market.

Bergen County luxury estate with bespoke family-friendly renovations listed for $4.99M.