Blairsden: Iconic Louis XIII-style ... chateau built for C. Ledyard Blair during the Gilded Age. Lavish marble and stone interior;fabulous views.One of the most important properties in the Somerset Hills. Land and taxes include 4.4 ac in Far Hills. Designed by Carrere & Hastings and completed in 1903, the opulent interior and extensively landscaped grounds reflected Blair's elegant lifestyle. Originally 500 acres designed by James Leal Greenleaf working in concert with Hastings, it remains an outstanding example of Beaux Arts architecture and one of the most important estates in NJ. Beautifully manicured lawns and gardens surround the residence providing smashing views of the surrounding Somerset Hills and seasonally of Ravine Lake.With renovation begun but not completed, the estate is offered in as-is condition. MLS# 2872333.