45 Butternut Ln, Bernards Twp., NJ 07920

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 6,263 sqft

Property Description

Set on a postcard-worthy street on 1.7 acres in sought-after Basking Ridge, this stately Colonial offers timeless elegance, exceptional space, and a premier location close to downtown, NYC train/bus service, and award-winning schools. The impressive 5-bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath residence welcomes you with soaring ceilings, Brazilian cherrywood floors, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan ideal for both everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. The kitchen features a spacious dining area with direct access to the rear patio, a center island, wood cabinetry, sleek countertops, and opens seamlessly to a dramatic two-story Great Room with backyard views and a gas f/p. Add'l 1st floor highlights include a gracious Living Room with a second gas f/p, a light-filled formal Dining Room, a private Library/Office with custom millwork, gas f/p, and patio access, a Homework Room, and two Powder Rooms. Up the wide staircase, the 2nd level offers 5 generously sized bedrooms and 4 baths, including a luxurious Primary Suite with a sitting room and gas fg/p, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. A convenient 2nd-floor laundry and walk-up attic complete the level. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with sliding doors leading to a patio perfect for evening entertaining or quiet nights under the stars. Recent upgrades: refreshed interior, exterior painted (25), new roof (25), HVAC (20 & 21), and a generator (19).

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 29, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 6, 2026 at 11:40PM

Listing Office:

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL : 908-766-0085

MLS ID:

4006474

Interior

• General: CODetectCeilHighSmokeDetStallShwTubShowrWlkInCls
• Master Bedroom: FireplaceFull BathSitting RoomWalk-In Closet
• Master Bath: Soaking TubStall Shower
• Kitchen: Center IslandEat-In KitchenPantrySeparate Dining Area
• Appliances: Carbon Monoxide DetectorCooktop - GasDishwasherDryerGenerator-Built-InKitchen Exhaust FanRefrigeratorWall Oven(s) - ElectricWasher
• Dining: Formal Dining Room
• Basement: FullUnfinished
• Flooring: CarpetingMarbleTileWood
• A/C: 2 UnitsCentral AirMulti-Zone Cooling
• Heating: 2 UnitsForced Hot AirMulti-ZoneGas-Natural
• Fireplace: Bedroom 1Family RoomGas FireplaceLibraryLiving RoomSee RemarksFireplaces: 4

Exterior

• General: StoneWoodPatioStorage ShedWood Fence
• Style: Colonial

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt Shingle

Location

• County: Somerset

Lot

• Driveway: 2 Car WidthBlacktop
• Zoning: 2702-00202-0000-00011-0000-

Utilities

• Utilities: All UndergroundGas-Natural
• Water: Public Water
• Sewer: Septic 5+ Bedroom Town Verified