Holiday House Tour in the Somerset Hills
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This Far Hills mansion is an authentic reproduction of an 1839 antebellum Louisiana-Mississippi estate, and features 22 Doric columns, a galleried upper promenade and colonnaded raised terrace below. Blair and Richard spent over 5 years building this beautifully decorated home. Stroll down the staircase to view the fantastic theatre room. Thru the kitchen is a large open spaced area with working brick ovens. And the library with it's spiraling iron staircase is a beautiful accent to the room. If you're lucky, you might also catch Richard and Blair's daughter playing the piano in the living room!
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This brick Federal-style mansion in the Pleasant Valley area near Far Hills has 14 rooms and is patterned after architecture of the 1790s. Built in 1998 on five acres, June Cioppettini has 8 beautifully decorated Christmas trees throughout the Cipooettini home. Notice the beautiful moving Christmas scenes, the exiciting downstairs TransAm Sportsbar, and the beautiful sunroom. With over 14 rooms in the residence, June is not only guide, but a member of the Daughter of the American Revolution and a gracious Historical Society Supporter. |
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A Sears Roebuck pattern book house of 1927 has original appointments and cost $1,797. Popular in the early 20th Century, components of these homes were shipped via rail and arrived in installments. This "Elsmore" Model has it's original 10.5" ceilings, flooring and is situated on 1 1/3 acres. Ms. Robin Marion is a true hobbyst and it shows throughtout her charming home. Robin, a fellow Trustee of THSSH welcomes and shares her holiday spirit in this warm and charming home. Don't forget to see her kitchen stove, with a professional open broiler, which actually has more BTU's then her furnace! |
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A welcoming front porch at a Gothic-Revival cottage, circa 1855 located in the historic village of Basking Ridge, this gothic revival cottage is a wonderfully decorated, warm and welcoming home. Much of it's original wide planked flooring is evident, exposed beam ceilings, and comforting appeal. Both Charles and Sally welcome guests to visit their six room and a half bath downstairs and two rooms and two baths upstairs. Notice the British influence (Sally is British!) Gaze over the beautifully redone kitchen with a AGA stove and farmers sink next to the comforting library. |
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Built around 1865 this once simple farm house was updated years ago and configured by it's current owners in 2003. The Kearns home has a warm, nurturing feeling with plenty of room. The parlor/living room with its tray ceiling is formal with many heirlooms, including a vintage 1909 ceremony Basking Ridge commemorative plate. Located on about 3 acres, there is a "boxed" New Hampshire tree in the living room and a unboxed Chinese Tree in the rear barn. Come visit with William, Virginia and their wonderful family. |
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Handmade quilts, furnishings and collectibles are attractively displayed in this early 19th century former workman’s cottage in Basking Ridge. Known as an "I-House" reflecting that the building is only one room deep and two stories tall. Larry Terricone's home is c1830 and has constantly redesigned the home over the past 30+ years. The owner, a dog show judge, uses the entire house to display his dog themed collectibles. All the furniture are American antiques. Beautifully decorated inside and out for the holiday tour and Mr. Terricone, a longtime THSSH Trustee, welcomes your visit. |
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Hospitality Center The Brick Academy, home to The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills. Come feel the beauty of the holiday season in a classic 1800's schoolhouse. Warm cider, cookies, and restrooms will be available throughout the day. |
Volunteer Information
For cookie Bakers (dozen or two for guests), please contact Robin Marion at (908) 766-7145.
For House Docents please call June Campbell at (908) 647-2241.
For car parkers (welcome guests into each property)
please contact David Becker at +1 (908) 204-3440 or via email db4663@aol.com