Listings by Cary Simons

Thornewood Farm is the perfect country estate, offering the ultimate versatility to accommodate the multi-faceted needs of today's world. Whether you're an equestrian or someone who is looking for a property that offers a tranquil setting with plenty of space and an ideal layout for working remotely, virtual learning, hobbies and entertaining or multi-generational living, this property will be sure to suit all of your needs. Stockton, NJ is conveniently located between NYC and Philadelphia and the perfect location for a primary residence or a retreat. Setback a meandering drive, nestled on 36 acres of pristine grounds, you will find an extraordinary custom-built sprawling home and incredible barn. The covered front porch welcomes you into a 2-story grand foyer with a sweeping staircase. You will immediately notice the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. The home offers the perfect balance of grand and intimate spaces with a sprawling floor plan that provides multiple home offices, some with private entrances, and a variety of exceptional living spaces with picturesque views from every room and outdoor living spaces. Located just off the foyer is an extraordinary library that includes floor to ceiling built-ins, a sitting area with a handsome stone fireplace, wet bar, private office, powder room and multiple access points to outdoor terraces. An exquisite staircase leads to the lower level that is a continuation of the library and includes a spacious room with a fireplace, a conference room, a full bathroom and additional built-ins. This portion of the finished lower level is perfect for hosting seminars and other events. The home is a book collectors paradise with room for more than 10,000 books. The finished lower level also includes a private entrance on the opposite end of the home that includes a sitting/waiting room, home office and a powder room. Beyond the foyer on the main level is a formal dining room with elegant columns and a formal living room with a beautiful coffered ceiling and soapstone wet bar. The gourmet eat-in kitchen offers timeless finishes with a soapstone island, blue-eyed granite countertops, state-of-the-art stainless-steel appliances and a lovely dining area that overlooks the stunning family room with cathedral ceiling and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and French doors to an outdoor terrace. The main level also offers an en suite bedroom with sitting room and adjacent home office with wraparound terrace and wonderful views of the stables. Perfect wing for guests or an in-law/au pair suite. Head to the second level via the main staircase and arrive at a cozy sitting room with French doors, a fireplace and wet bar. The master bedroom suite includes a gas fireplace, incredible views, two walk-in closets and a spacious master bathroom with expansive seamless glass shower, corner soaking tub and a double vanity. The second level of the home includes two additional en suite bedrooms. The third floor provides a spacious bonus room that can be used as a guest bedroom, office, yoga studio and more! Head outside to the state-of-the-art equestrian facilities. An impeccably designed and custom built two-story barn includes 19 stalls (easily converted to 7 over-sized & 5 full-sized) fully matted with metered automatic waterers, a wash stall with hot and cold water, feed room, tack room, private heated office, bathroom and the center aisle is inset with rubber brick pavers. The upper level of the barn offers two haylofts that provide storage for 1,500+ bales of hay. The barn is also a fantastic space for collectors and hobbyists. It also provides a gorgeous space for hosting a variety of events, including weddings. Additional equestrian amenities include an outdoor arena (90' x 140'), 8 fenced pastures, 5 with automatic waterers, and a double run-in shed. Located close in proximity to top equine medical care and trainers. Also enjoy trails through 9 acres of wooded land. HVAC 7-zones. Farm Assessed & Ag Conservation Easement. DO NOT ENTER Property without a confirmed appointment. Buyer pre-qual/proof of funds verification is required for appointment confirmation.

Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, hybrid-fusion log home that was custom built with Western Red Cedar logs from British Columbia. This pristine and private retreat is unparalleled in architecture and quality craftsmanship with cedar timbers, decking and siding with standing seam metal roof systems, copper gutters and snow guards. Stone foundation and chimneys with blue stone caps. Handmade, Amish-built, solid doors with Ashley Norton hardware throughout. The meandering drive leads to your own slice of heaven, set back on 31 acres of pure tranquility. Whether you're looking for a country retreat or an equestrian paradise, this property will be sure to suit all of your needs. A covered front porch and entryway flanked by gas lanterns invites you into a gorgeous reception area, paneled in 200-year-old reclaimed barn boards. The dramatic great room boasts an A-frame wall of windows, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and English oak wood floors. Rich in natural elements, textures inherent in the logs, the house provides great scale and livability with an open-concept floor plan for daily living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features subway tile, Blue Star gas range with a custom-made ventilation hood, pot filler, leathered granite countertops, Quartz-topped island, Thermador refrigeration, farmhouse sink, cabinetry by StarMark and a walk-in pantry. Fantastic integration of indoor and outdoor spaces that flow seamlessly. Access a lovely veranda from the main entertaining area to enjoy the outdoor stone, wood-burning fireplace and hot tub as you overlook the expansive backyard and pastures. The first-floor main bedroom suite with French doors to a covered porch, an exquisite master bathroom with Carrara marble, an oversized seamless glass rainfall shower, polished nickel fixtures, cast iron footed soaking tub, double vanity and a walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The main level also offers a guest suite/home office with Hunter Douglas electric shades, access to the rear deck and an additional full bathroom. The laundry room is outfitted with storage, leathered granite countertops, tile backsplash, Shaws Original farmhouse sink; access to the front porch and oversized, climate controlled two-car garage with commercial-grade epoxy floors, custom cedar garage doors. A stunning stairwell with a custom hand-hammered wrought-iron railing leads to the upper level with a fabulous loft lounge area that overlooks the great room, three spacious bedrooms with custom closet organization systems and balconies. A full bathroom finished in polished hexagonal tile, tub/shower and marble top vanity. The finished lower level offers a second kitchen with Thermador steam oven, island with reclaimed barn boards and leathered granite. TV/media room with barn board walls. A gym with walkout access, a full bath with oversized steam shower, double vanity with marble top and tile backsplash. A second laundry room and storage. Head outside to the picturesque Amish built post & beam barn with standing-seam metal roof and copper gutters. Featuring 5 oversized stalls with rubber mats, fans, cameras to monitor horses, center aisle with pavers, wash stall, tack room with lockers, kitchenette with full-sized refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, stone countertops, epoxy floors. A guest suite and full bathroom with seamless glass shower. The upper level offers an expansive loft space for entertaining. All aluminum-clad casement windows throughout, vintage water hydrants, a separate well for barn, wi-fi irrigation, Sonos sound system, 100 Amp sub-panel. Round pen, 5-6 turnouts, outdoor wash stall, wooded riding trails. 8 acres of fenced pastures with solar-powered electric fencing and water, 60' riding ring with irrigation system. Whole-house & barn generator. HVAC: 4 zones house, 1 zone barn. Smart switch exterior lighting. Timer for exterior barn lights. Central Vac, Cat 5 & cable throughout. Wi-fi irrigation for lawn & beds. Farm Assessed.