This custom Manor home, located in the heart of Old Short Hills, is 'number 45' of exquisite homes originally built by Stewart Hartshorn on 13 acres of prime Short Hills land that he purchased to preserve the area's natural beauty. Built in the late 1880s, this historic Hartshorn House preserves much of the charm and elegance of its day, with the allure of 21st century amenities -- seven spacious bedrooms, five decorative fireplaces, majestic high ceilings, sophisticated mechanical systems with five-zone heating and air conditioning, an inground pool, and a carriage house with fully renovated guest quarters and home office above the two-car garage are a testament to its beautiful blend of two worlds.

A grand entry foyer introduces its formal rooms: an entertainment-scale living room with twin corner decorative fireplaces, and a formal dining room with window seat and ceiling medallion. The renovated kitchen is high-end, featuring handsome custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast island with seating and a lovely breakfast room with Atrium-style accent windows atop a series of custom windows with lush property views and door to a bluestone patio and beyond. A step-down family room addition boasts a soaring tray ceiling, floor-to-ceiling oversized custom fieldstone fireplace and hearth, a wall of built-ins with media center and wet bar, plus random plank wood floors. French doors lead out to the patio with built-in gas grill and pool area in a bucolic setting reminiscent of country club living. Other additions include a side entry foyer with custom closets, full bath, laundry room, an added back staircase to the second floor and lower level, a private study off its landing, and a covered breezeway that connects the main house with the carriage house.

High ceilings on the second floor add distinction to spacious bedrooms, all with custom-fitted closets. One bedroom is ensuite, while another has a decorative corner fireplace. Double doors open into a gracious master bedroom suite with a custom-fitted walk-in closet and dressing room with built-in custom shelving. The master bath is accented with terra cotta floor tiles, double vanity, jetted tub and frameless steam shower.

Three additional charming bedrooms are located on the third floor, accompanied by a hall walk-in closet and hall bath with double vanity, while the lower level offers added leisure living. Included is a den with natural light and wall-to-wall carpeting, recreation room with built-in desk and archways that connect to an expansive exercise area, large storage room and stairs to the garden level.

Beautifully framed with specimen and varietal trees, with Belgian block accents and an idyllic private rear property, this special home is wonderfully located just blocks to elementary school and train station....a true historic gem that is a must-see!