Reside At ‘Pleasant Valley’
The Schiff Estate, located in the tranquil “Pleasant Valley†of Mendham Township, offers beautiful features, lake views, true serenity and thebest you can find in luxury living. The 21-room stone manor home, encompasses approximately 17,000 square feet of living space, was built in 1914 by Richard H. Williams as a wedding present for his son, Col. Williams, a coal industry executive.
The Williams’ occupied the property until 1931. The following year, the property was purchased by Therese Schiff, who donated it to the Boy Scouts of America in memory of her son, Mortimer Schiff, once the organization’s president. In honor of Mrs. Schiff, the Scouts built the beautiful Lake Therese, over which the house looks.
The house, set on 5.8 acres, is surrounded by a 300-plus acres nature preserve. An in-ground pool, gated-entry driveway with a cobblestone courtyard, formal terrace and lavish gardens further embellish the lush grounds. Commencing in 1997, the home took on a total restoration from the ground up and has been meticulously restored and remodeled, combining the original splendor of a bygone era with 21st Century technology and amenities.
The result is a sumptuous grand residence, rich in detail offering seven bedrooms, six full baths, 11 fireplaces, wine cellar, terraced gardens, lavish pool, 10-car garage, guest wing and staff quarters. Many elegant appointments are still evident, such as stained glass windows, mahogany doors, raised wood paneling, marble and hardwood flooring, arched doorways, deep-set windows, antique built-ins, coffered ceilings and elaborate plaster moldings.