Chapel Hill Manor, with its one of a kind architectural style has stood sentry over Main street at the western entrance to Mendham Borough since the early 1900's. With it's enchanting appeal and its historic background it has played a vital role in both the development of the Borough and has added to the unique and historic streetscape that is found up and down Main Street.
Chapel Hill Manor was known historically as St. Hilda's Lodge. Originally designed and built for the Sisters of St. John Baptist by William W. Cordingly. Mr. Cordingly resided in the building and was it's owner until his death in 1965 when it reverted to St. John Baptist School in accordance with the direction in his will. Mr Cordingly served as the Mayor of Mendham Borough during the following terms of office 1935-1936 and again in 1941-1942.
Originally designed and built as a multi family dwelling, St. Hilda's Lodge is being Historically Preserved and adaptively redesigned into a Grand Manor Home. Much time and energy has been spent on the fine details under the guidance of the award winning architectural firm of Dennis Kowal Architects. This firm specializes in Historic Preservation and adaptive re-use. From the triple pane, energy efficient custom leaded windows, which replicate the original leaded windows, to designing and locating the 4 separate zone heating and air conditioning systems.
When complete this magnificent home will consist of 5/6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. The master bedroom suite has 2 large walk-in closets along with a corner Jacuzzi tub, a 2 person oversized shower and separate commode area with telephone hookup. Additionally, there is a guest / au pair suite with a full bathroom and separate kitchen. The 3 rd floor holds an additional bedroom suite with a full bathroom and sitting room, which looks out over a 3 story open foyer. One of the many extraordinary features within this distinctive home will be a 2 ½ Story multi purpose Theatre / Entertainment room. This room will be accented with a side balcony accessed from a upper level formal living room. There will also be a third level rear mezzanine room equipped with a fireplace and step down balcony from which one may view the entertainment on the stage below. In another area of this uncommon home, on the upper most level is located a large fully paneled library with fireplace. This fascinating sanctuary contains secret hidden chambers that only the owner will know how to access. One of these secret chambers will be a private office accessed through a secret door. This truly one of a kind manor home has a total of 18 rooms with 6 fireplaces spread throughout the 7000 square feet of living space on over 3 plus levels. Additionally, a newly constructed oversized 2 car carriage house with loft will be accessed through a covered portico. The layout of this exceptional home lends itself nicely to both casual family living and formal entertaining.
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Finished Project
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Second Floor Foyer
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Balcony |
Bedroom |
Bookcase |
Carriage House |
Dining Room
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Entrance |
Foyer Ceiling |
Front |
Kitchen |
Library |
Living Room
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Rear View |
Stairs
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Theater |
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Renderings
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Site Plans
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Floor Plans
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History
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Ammenities
A Truly Unique Historically Preserved
Estate Home
Features and Appointments
Exterior:
- 1.3 acre Home Site
- Lifetime Grand Manor Shingles
- Grading and seeding of all disturbed areas
- Copper valleys, gutters and down spouts
- Custom triple pane energy efficient leaded windows (Replicating
Originals)
- Front and rear walkways (slate)
Distinctive Home Features:
- Historic Designation
- 3 + levels 7000 Sq. Ft.
- 5/6 bedrooms 4 full Bathrooms and 2 Powder rooms
- 2 ½ story multi purpose theatre/ entertainment room
with side balcony. Additionally, there is a rear mezzanine room
with fireplace and step down balcony to view the entertainment
on the stage below.
- 3 rd floor fully paneled library with moving bookcases, secret
panels, and hidden rooms.
- Great layout for both casual family living and formal entertaining
- Guest Au pair suite with fireplace and separate kitchen.
- 5 + fireplaces throughout
- 3 rd floor bedroom suite with open sitting room which looks
out over 3 story open foyer
Main Kitchen:
- Custom Designed Cabinetry
- Two tier center island with bar sink and under counter frig.
- Granite Countertops
Master Bedroom / Bath:
- 2 Large walk-in closets
- Jacuzzi 2 person whirlpool corner tub
- Custom 2 person shower
- Commode area with telephone hookup
- Double sinks
- Kohler fixtures
- Linen tower
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Secondary Baths:
- Kohler fixtures
- Mirrors over vanities
- Pedestal sinks in powder rooms
Plumbing & Electrical:
- New 300 amp electrical service
- Structured wired home Ethernet ready, Full audio/video system
ready, Custom theater, Cable and or satellite ready, Telecommunications.
- 75 Gallon Hot Water Heater
- All Cooper water pipes
- Over Highhats
- Over wall scones
- GFI Electrical Safety Outlets
Safety & Energy Saving Features:
- UL Approved Smoke Detectors (Wired in Series)
- New Cooper wiring throughout
- Day/Night Digital Thermostats
- 4 zone forced hot air and 4 zone air conditioning (4 Separate
Units)
- Custom energy efficient windows
Exterior Light Fixtures:
• Supplied and installed (7)
Interior Light Fixtures:
• Supplied and installed
• High Hats
• Wall Scones
Flooring:
- Hardwood flooring- Liv. Rm., Din. Rm., Kitchen, Din. Area,
Family Rm., Billards Rm., 2 nd floor halls and mezzanine room,
3 rd floor halls, open rm,, Library, office.
- Ceramic tile All Bathrooms, Laundry room, Room off Formal
Dining rm.
- Wall to Wall Carpeting: All bedrooms, Lower level of Theatre
Room (over concrete)
Community Amenities:
- Public Water
- Public sewer (Private Pumping station)
- Top rated schools
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88 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945-1230
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