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The most expensive home in each of New Jersey's 21 counties can vary greatly. From a $ 40 million Bergen County estate to a $1. 3 million property in Salem County, the height of luxury takes on different meaning throughout New Jersey. Here's a look at the most expensive properties in each of New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic County Address: 32 W Ocean Drive, Brigantine Listing Price: $7.5 million This Brigantine beachfront mansion is at an awe- inspiring seaside setting with spectacular views of the ocean and Atlantic City. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has amenities like Baccarat crystal lighting fixtures , Crestron smart home system , marble floors and cherrywood and tigerwood throughout. It has been a little difficult to sell. The $7. 5 million property has been listed on Realtor.com for 805 days. Bergen County Address: 18 Frick Drive , Alpine Listing Price: $39.9 million This 42-room estate is the most expensive property listed in New Jersey . It feature...

Sun West Custom Homes ’ new showcase sits atop a hillside at 647 Cityview Ridge Drive in MacDonald Highlands , a luxury community in Henderson. Owner Daniel Coletti has created a cool, soothing oasis amid the expansive beauty of the Mojave Desert. The striking see-through pool that visitors see driving to the home is a big jaw-dropper and the star of the show. In fact, water runs throughout this living space that is a tribute to the elements and indoor- outdoor living . The 8,000-square- foot home updates and expands on an award- winning design concept Coletti built in The Ridges at Summerlin for the 2009 Parade of Homes. One common thread that runs through Sun West custom home designs is an intimate feeling of closeness to nature. His living spaces blend into the surrounding terrain and climate. Sun West architectural designs combine traditional elements of water, air, earth and fire to suggest deep feelings of hearth and home. Two ponds of flowing water greet visitors at t...

Knauf-Koenig Group has completed this home at 3120 Crayton Road in The Moorings. (Photo: Submitted) Knauf-Koenig Group has completed a home at 3120 Crayton Road in The Moorings neighborhood of Naples. Listed with Abbie Valentine of John R. Wood Properties for $3.925 million, the first open house was quite the draw as a steady flow of people toured the home. It is the latest of several luxurious residences built by the custom home builder in the highly sought after beach and boating community. The traditional coastal style home , designed by Falconer Jones of Falcon Design Inc., features five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a sprawling single level design encompassing 4 , 037 square feet under air and 6, 079 total square feet . The open floor plan featuring Legno Bastone European oak wide plank flooring allows for effortless transitions from indoor to outdoor living ; perfect for entertaining family and friends. The great room flows into the well-appointed chef’s kitchen featuring Sub...

By David Gill Last month saw the grand openings of Lord & Taylor Home's first two stores, in Paramus and Shrewsbury, N.J.--marking what could be the most dramatic development in the home specialty -retail segment in many years. The Paramus Lord & Taylor Home is located adjacent to the full-line Lord & Taylor department store in the Fashion Center mall . The Shrewsbury store sits three miles away from the Lord & Taylor store in the Monmouth Mall. Both stores measure about 22,900 square feet. The merchandise on offer encompasses a variety of product categories in housewares, home textiles and tabletop. The new format is being positioned as somewhat upscale from Bed Bath & Beyond. "Lord & Taylor Home is a natural extension of the Lord & Taylor brand because it is about style, inspiration, color and entertaining," said Brendan Hoffman, president and CEO of Lord & Taylor. "The product offering is high-quality, trend-right merchandise fo...

Why take the long trip to a busy spa on a weekend when you can bring the spa home? Modern interiors are all about customized features and cool additions that add comfort and class to your lifestyle. A spa-like bathroom at home is the perfect way to bring the opulence home, and incorporating a steam shower is the perfect start. Contemporary steam showers have come a long way in the last few decades, and the modern models bring a multitude of options that can be controlled with the simple touch of a button. Invite home the opulence of a luxurious spa with steam showers by Candice Olson A steam shower is probably the perfect way to relax, replenish and rejuvenate after a really long and hard day’s work. Here are a few fabulous inspirations that will beckon you to bring home the magical healing properties of steam! It’s a temptation that is hard to resist… Colorful koi mosaic floor and the candles create a truly stunning steam shower by Gaskin Designs steam shower clad in Calcutta Gol...