The Most Expensive House In The Most Expensive Zip Code

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Jun 4th 2010 at 5:01AM

Another mega-expensive property has hit the market. The Wall Street Journal reports that the country's most expensive zip code in Alpine, New Jersey has a new most expensive home.In 2006, Richard J. Kurtz purchased the 60-acre Frick estate for $58 million. He turned the property into eight separate multi-acre properties including the Stone Mansion which is now listed for $68 million through Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty broker Dennis McCormack.

Kurtz hired architect James Paragano to build the 30,000-square-foot mansion. It is on six acres. The exterior has granite stone walls with limestone window frames and copper accents, solid mahogany doors, and a Vermont slate roof.

There are a total of 12 bedrooms, seven fireplaces, a guest wing, staff quarters, a private study with 30-foot arched ceiling, grand ballroom, library, conservatory, multiple living and dining areas.

Kurtz and his wife Patti worked closely with Paragano on the design and construction of the home and were responsible for selecting more than $2 million of antique chandeliers and sconces from antiquarian Cedric Dupont.

Amenities include a professional basketball court, movie theater, refrigerated wine cellar, fitness center and an elevator. Outside there is a heated pool and spa, tennis courts, pergola and garage space for 11 cars. The property is set to be completed this summer.

Four of the properties at the Estates at Alpine have already been purchased. One available estate encompasses the grand former home of Henry Clay Frick 2nd. The 13,000-square-foot English Style Manor was built in 1942 and has five bedrooms and six fireplaces. Its surrounding 27 acres include a carriage house, English gardens, a private pond and aviary. That home is listed at $57 million.

Tags: alpine, estate of the day, estates at alpine, frick mansion, new jersey real estate

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kenny17995 Jun 4th 2010 9:43AM

My favorite house.....EVER!!! Such timeless beauty. The stone exterior is magnificent.

here is my post along with the floor plans - http://homesoftherich.net/2010/06/alpine-mega-mansion-back-on-the-market-for-68-million.html

Gloria Jun 5th 2010 8:52PM

To the middle class and down, be thankful we employ you, because the truth is your not worth what you get!

DrBryanOblivion Jun 5th 2010 2:12PM

To Gloria: You sound like my EX. Same name, same parasitic attitude.

Kevin Hayes Jun 5th 2010 2:36PM

@Gloria It's "You're" as in "you are." Ah, nothing like being rich and uneducated.

Mikki Jun 5th 2010 4:45AM

Doesn't anyone proof these articles? Instead of 'a told' it should have been 'a total'of 12 bedrooms!

There are a told of 12 bedrooms, seven fireplaces, a guest wing, staff quarters, a private study with 30-foot arched ceiling, grand ballroom, library, conservatory, multiple living and dining areas.

What a waste of money! Another McMansion! People flaunting their wealth!

Sunday Jun 5th 2010 6:12AM

I know, I know, but hey...If ya got it...you might as well flaunt it! lol

But seriously, it's a beautiful home and everything, but if I had that kind of money, I would not build a mansion that resembles a hotel, you know? Different strokes for different folks, I guess. But again, it's a gorgeous mansion - no doubt about that!

Joann Jun 5th 2010 7:50AM

I would not really say that this house is a McMansion but moreso an actual Mansion. If someone has 57 mill to buy this house I see no problem with them making that kind of investment and do not view it as flaunting at all. It is the middle class of people in out society who live beyond their means to flaunt the wealth that they don't have that I find obnoxious.

jjones5915 Jun 5th 2010 1:51PM

There's nothing wrong with flaunting your wealth. If you have the money to build a house like that; why not do it. You sound like a person that doesn't aspire to have much in life. So once I'm at that status where I can buy a house like that I'll be sure to call you to cut the grass.

Reese Jun 5th 2010 2:45PM

Isn't it great living in the United States ?

Kevin Adams Jun 7th 2010 11:29AM

Quote by Mikki: Doesn't anyone proof these articles? Instead of 'a told' it should have been 'a total'of 12 bedrooms!

I believe the article is grammatically correct. The author is trying to convey that he is relying on some else’s spoken word and not visual confirmation, hence: “a told of…..”

blake starita Jun 7th 2010 2:33PM

man stop being so negative. just because you dont have the money to own something like that does not mean someone can and be happy. i always say if you have the money and you want it then just buy the damn thing. so dont be mad at the people that earned there living and now have the money to spend

papam11 Jun 5th 2010 6:17AM

Now what pompous ass would want to live in this "museum?" Hey, isn't Limbaugh looking for new digs--now that he getting married for the 10th time? This stuff is the height of arrogance. I'll bet there's a cabin cruiser in the pool.

Jack Jun 5th 2010 6:41AM

I was married to a moron that builds these mausoleums. They often have 5-6 people in the family. The trophy wife gets lipo every six months, they never spend anytime with their kids, and the wife bangs the contractor cause her husband's never home. They get their $ from stocks, mostly drug companies like Eli-Lily. They are the most superficial of beings on the planet.

frenchblue367 Jun 5th 2010 6:54AM

Don't you just feel so sorry for these poor slobs that have to live in such a hovel? They're really slummin' it, aren't they? What about taking some of the money spent on antique chandeliers, granite, and Vermont slate and donate it to worthy causes? Not saying they don't donate, they probably donate a minimum in the interest of a tax break, but really, isn't this a bit excessive, certainly now when people can use all the help they can get? Not everybody's got it so good, and maybe this guy might sleep a little better at night knowing he compromised something (like slate from Home Depot instead of Vermont) to willingly help out some folks in need instead of filling his 11-car garage with collectible Duesenburgs...

debbie Jun 7th 2010 9:37AM

i agree with you. nobody needs something like this to live in. it's a waste. 1/4 of that house would be too much and all the money not spent trying to impress the people of the world could be used to help people that are truly in need.
so many people needing help in this world, this country and they go and blow money on something like that.