Iconic R&B singer Mary J Blige has revised pricing on her estate in Saddle River, New Jersey: she is now offering it for $6.99 million. The current ask represents a massive price cut from the original 2015 listing of $13 million, and a considerable loss for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul; Blige purchased the property for $12.3 million in 2008.
The chateau is located 25 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Past and present listing details size it anywhere from 13,000 and change to a neat 20,000 square feet. The most recent listing has it as 18,250, with 8 bedrooms and 11.5 baths throughout.
The trophy home is loaded with ornament: carved wood, stone, and herringbone floors that are quite lovely. The influence is generally French country, a good balance of compulsory formality and weekend-Parisian rusticity that comes off as generally unpretentious.
There are a number of expansive entertaining spaces in the home, so the emphasis on space is paramount; the foyer is a grand introductory statement, ceilings are high, and a pair of lounges and dining rooms promise plenty of room for guests.
Other standout spaces on the main floor include a wood-paneled library with a fireplace, a massive kitchen with a double island and a breakfast bay, and a family room with a fireplace. The basement is also decked out with a large recreation room, a gym, a half-court basketball court, a walk-in wine cellar, and a 14-seat movie theater.
The property is dotted with mature trees, and features a number of stone terraces, a large pool, and a poolside pavilion with catering kitchen.
Blige is a nine-time Grammy winner. She just received Oscar nods for Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song.