The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Its amenities are equally extravagant. Beyond offering some of the more traditional luxury amenities, such as indoor and outdoor pools, a walk in wine cellar, a billiards room, a recently renovated home theatre with 4k technology, and an illuminated tennis court, it also includes some features that are a bit harder to find in the market. See, for example, the library, which was designed after the Monplaisir palace in St. Petersburg and features both a mahogany mantle and hand-painted canvas ceilings; the commercial-grade glass elevator that services all four floors of the Stone Palace while gracing its passengers with beautiful mountain vistas; the stunning glass solarium, full house generator, a sauna, regulation racquetball court, steam room and, of course, the 2,200sf ballroom with its hand-cut inlaid wood floors designed by the Italian architect, Antonio Rinaldi. All of this - the ballroom, the elevator, the plasterwork, and even the gorgeous custom lighting fixtures- underscores the true custom nature of this home. More importantly, everything is made with the highest quality materials and impeccable attention to detail. The result is a truly unique property - simultaneously a home and a work of art. "You can't get craftsmanship like this anymore. Not with this level of quality," said Lisa Troyano-Ascolese, the sole owner and broker of Engel &Völkers Hoboken, one of the world's leading luxury real estate companies. The Stone Palace is currently on the market for the very first time, and with an asking price of $17,500,000, it is one of New Jersey's most prestigious listings. Of course, finding the right buyer for a property such as Stone Palace can be a challenge. According to Troyano-Ascolese, " You need to find someone who appreciates this level of quality and can afford it. There's only a handful of people in the world who can afford a property like this." But that is why the owners of the property chose to enlist Engel & Völkers in their endeavor: not only do they have a stellar international reputation, but also a wide global footprint which, in Troyano-Ascolese's words, allows them to "get maximum exposure overseas and reach qualified buyers around the world." In many ways, the Stone Palace seems more the stuff of dreams than of reality: a magnificent, extravagant mansion befit for a king - and who hasn't dreamed of being royalty? But the Stone Palace is more than just an ultra-luxurious manor: it is a love-letter to the architectural and design styles of old, and a testament to the builder's vision and relentless pursuit for perfection. It is also a family home - indeed, one can argue that it is the perfect family home. But most importantly, the Stone Palace is, at its core, a work of art and a labor of excellence. "It's a one-of-a-kind estate," said Troyano-Ascolese. "A collector's piece for the person who wants something completely different than what everyone else is doing, and won't settle for anything less than the best." FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Lisa at 201-213-2617 and lisa.troyano-ascolese@evrealestate.com | StonePalaceNJ.com V U E N J .C O M 75