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Exterior: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Exterior: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

A grand statement of taste as well as a chronicle of American country living, Historic Tall Oaks stands poised on Bernardsville Mountain. The impeccable and lush landscaping starts at the pillared entryway and carries throughout the estate's 6.4 rolling acres.
Stairs: Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Stairs: Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Tall Oaks was designed for exquisite living from its start and much of its original charm has been retained. Among its nineteen rooms, some of the beautifully preserved historic appointments include its high ceilings, layered crown molding, solid-core interior doors and original hardware.
Reception Hall: Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Reception Hall: Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, NJ

A vestibule precedes this front to back reception hall. Original pocket doors slide open to the formal living and dining room each with a fireplace and multiple pairs of French doors.
Kitchen: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Kitchen: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The impressive kitchen was restored and given a wall of windows with french doors opening out to the terrace. All three levels of the home's heart pine floors were also refinished and add to its charm.
Rear Terrace: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Rear Terrace: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The home's rear terrace offers a front row view of the New York City skyline. Adjoining the estate, the 276-acre Sherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary provides Tall Oaks a privileged measure of privacy and seclusion.
Formal Dining Room: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Formal Dining Room: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The home's formal dining room exudes warmth, and with access to the rear terrace courtesy of the french doors it is also perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The room also showcases many of the home's historical features such as the heart pine wood floors, large fireplace and pocket doors.
Formal Living Room: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Formal Living Room: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Pocket doors open to reveal the home's formal living room where one of it's seven fireplaces is a focal point. Multiple pairs of french doors line the back walls of the living and dining room for easy access to the home's extraordinary outdoor space.
Exterior at Twilight: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Exterior at Twilight: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Its timeless design keeps it as though suspended in time, you can almost imagine the sound of the music and marvelous parties this home did in fact once play host to. Formerly owned by legendary bandleader Tommy Dorsey, Tall Oaks hosted many parties, musicians and celebrities over the years.
The Carriage House: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The Carriage House: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The cedar-shake sided carriage house is set a short distance from the Georgian style mansion and features two garages, two apartments and multiple storage rooms.
The Dorsey "Blue Room"/Study at Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, New Jersey

The Dorsey "Blue Room"/Study at Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, New Jersey

Tall Oaks was at one time owned by swing-era bandleader Tommy Dorsey during the height of his career. A gracious host, the mansion accommodated the Dorsey family as well as their celebrity and musician friends. The legendary Dorsey “Blue Room” still hosts his billiard table and piano.

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Exterior: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Stairs: Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Reception Hall: Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Kitchen: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Rear Terrace: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Formal Dining Room: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Formal Living Room: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

Exterior at Twilight: Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The Carriage House: Historic Tall Oaks in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

The Dorsey "Blue Room"/Study at Historic Tall Oaks Bernardsville Boro, New Jersey