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| DYNASTY |
In the 1980's these 2 night time soap operas were campy, amusing and sheer entertaining. Personally, I like the storyline and drama of Dynasty more than Dallas. But in terms of style, count me in as a Dallas girl. My tastes are a bit more subtle than the ornate furnishings of the Dynasty mansion. I adore the open flow of a sprawling ranch and am seriously interested in trading in my center hall colonial for one.
Let's not forget, Knots Landing -- the spin off drama from Dallas, was responsible for the invention of the "cul-de sac." These dramas were a lot more than soap operas. They were home design masterpieces; much like the Sex in the City series was for fashion.
Here are two homes that are on the market in the luxurious Short Hills, NJ neighborhood. I just previewed them this week and they seem fit to define these categories. Please let me know if you would like to see them in person and which you prefer. Are You more Dynasty OR Dallas?
DALLAS STYLE
This custom cottage style ranch has been beautifully updated/renovated while meticulously maintaining its cottage charm. The structure is "U" shaped and centered around a large blue stone patio with multiple access doors from the Great Room, Living Room and Master bedroom. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths it is open and airy, perched stately on lovely property in the Deerfield section of Short Hills, NJ.
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| Side yard |
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Formal Living room with wood burning fireplace and
french doors to the patio |
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| Opposite the fireplace in the living room is a bay window with custom window seat |
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| Square Formal Dining Room off kitchen |
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Completely renovated chef's kitchen with a very homey feel.
Large center island, top of the line SS appliances.
The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the cozy Great room with its doors
to the patio and a wood burning fireplace.
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| Flow from the kitchen to the Great Room |
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| Great Room complete with wood burning fireplace. |
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| Bedroom 1 - Used as an office |
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| Bedroom 2 |
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| Bright and sunny en suite Master bedroom |
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| Master bathroom |
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| Full bath / Powder Room |
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Courtyard in center of the home
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DYNASTY STYLE
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An English Manor home circa 1900, renovated and enlarged
approximately 2000 |
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| Dramatic and elegant entry |
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Spacious formal living room with 2 sets of French doors,
wood burning fireplace, intricate molding around walls,
floors and on the ceiling. |
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| Formal dining room |
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| Chef's kitchen |
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It is called the family room - but seems a bit formal.
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| Library with wood burnging fireplace |
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The Conservatory
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| Temperature Controlled Wine Cellar |
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Master suite - with wood burning fireplace
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| Master Dressing Room |
