This Fortress Has Its Own Movie Palace

This Fortress Has Its Own Movie Palace

This is a large single-family residence in Alpine, NJ. It was built at an unspecified date and is situated on two gated acres.

Specifications

  • Address: 12 The Esplanade, Alpine, NJ 07620
  • Price: $16,000,000
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 11
  • Lot Size: 2 acres
  • Parking/Garage: 3-car garage
  • Pool: Outdoor, Gunite, In Ground
  • Fireplaces: 5+

Here's the entrance—iron gate on white pillars. Lanterns make it feel grand.

Here's the entrance—iron gate on white pillars. Lanterns make it feel grand.

Shiny steel with honey floors. Not sure about this combo, but sleek.

Shiny steel with honey floors. Not sure about this combo, but sleek.

Okay, this island is huge. Dark stools work. I'd live here.

Okay, this island is huge. Dark stools work. I'd live here.

Cozy window nook with plaid cushions. Tea spot secured.

Cozy window nook with plaid cushions. Tea spot secured.

Red lacquer console with tiny paintings. Unexpected, but kinda awesome.

Red lacquer console with tiny paintings. Unexpected, but kinda awesome.

Mahogany everywhere, blue coffered ceiling. Feels an old library.

Mahogany everywhere, blue coffered ceiling. Feels an old library.

More mahogany, brass accents gleaming. Warm, slightly moody vibe.

More mahogany, brass accents gleaming. Warm, slightly moody vibe.

And then pastel creams and blue, fancy ceiling details. Soft but ornate.

And then pastel creams and blue, fancy ceiling details. Soft but ornate.

Home theater with gilded ceiling medallion. From this angle, the ceiling steals it.

Home theater with gilded ceiling medallion. From this angle, the ceiling steals it.

Here's the front—light gray facade, perfect hedges. Very stately.

Here's the front—light gray facade, perfect hedges. Very stately.

Coffered ceiling and glowing chandelier. Romantic, maybe a tad ornate.

Coffered ceiling and glowing chandelier. Romantic, maybe a tad ornate.

Mint walls with chunky crown. Calm spa vibes.

Mint walls with chunky crown. Calm spa vibes.

Green drapes around the tub window. Dramatic, but I'm into it.

Green drapes around the tub window. Dramatic, but I'm into it.

Outdoor dining with granite table and navy cushions. Classy dinner party energy.

Outdoor dining with granite table and navy cushions. Classy dinner party energy.

Stone fireplace on the patio. TV above—cozy or risky?

Stone fireplace on the patio. TV above—cozy or risky?

Back outside—arched windows glowing at dusk. Beige exterior looks soft.

Back outside—arched windows glowing at dusk. Beige exterior looks soft.

Private court with green and maroon. Anyone know why that color combo?

Private court with green and maroon. Anyone know why that color combo?

Pool looks crystal with flowers all around. Resort mode activated.

Pool looks crystal with flowers all around. Resort mode activated.

Central fountain with brick loop path. Fancy, but peaceful.

Central fountain with brick loop path. Fancy, but peaceful.

These gold-trimmed doors swing open to gardens. Okay, that reveal is dramatic.

These gold-trimmed doors swing open to gardens. Okay, that reveal is dramatic.

Here's the foyer—spiral staircase, tall ceiling. From this angle, it feels huge.

Here's the foyer—spiral staircase, tall ceiling. From this angle, it feels huge.

Living room with massive moldings and neutral walls. I mean, gorgeous, maybe a museum?

Living room with massive moldings and neutral walls. I mean, gorgeous, maybe a museum?

Details

This estate home in Alpine offers extensive outdoor amenities, including a pool, cabana, sports court, and bocce area. The property is ideal for entertaining and features an outdoor living space with a large BBQ. Inside, the home has high ceilings and a stainless steel gourmet kitchen with luxury appliances. There's a banquette seating area with windows overlooking the landscaped grounds. One of the largest home theaters in Bergen County can seat up to 30 people or host parties for over 100, with a 25-foot screen. A library/wine bar provides a cozy retreat. The home also includes a central vacuum system, gas fireplaces, a 3-car attached garage with an opener, a generator, and property surveillance. It is minutes from Manhattan.

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