La Fetra Mansion (New Jersey)

La Fetra Mansion located in Summit, New Jersey, United States is a house designed and built for industrialist H. A. LaFetra of the Royal Baking Powder Company by Henry Bacon (November 28, 1866 – February 17, 1924), architect of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. This house has been the home of industry leaders since 1899.

The home, with 8,000 square feet (740 m2) of living space on the first two floors,and more than 2,000 square feet (190 m2) on the third floor was featured in the September 1901 issue of the Architecture Magazine, has been one of the premier properties in this area for over a century.

The mansion was renovated and updated from 1991 through 2013, with priority in preserving its artistic, material, workmanship integrity and upgrading infrastructure. A pair of elaborately carved solid oak doors on the south side leads to an expansive entry foyer over two floors in height at the rear, with marble floors and a large hanging chandelier. Massive solid black chestnut sliding doors separate the expansive foyer from the grand living room. To the north of the entry foyer is a large portico that overlooks landscaped grounds.

The main staircase and hallways are very wide and decorated with elegant carvings and 12' x 12' stain glass windows.

The first floor has 12' high ceilings, antique tile work, rare wood carving and paneling,elaborate and beautiful hand wrought moldings, and three fire places. The grand, over-sized formal living and dining rooms have fireplaces with carved mantles, black chestnut paneling and coffer-ed high ceilings in the living room, unusual detailed moldings and ornate leaded glass windows. The 30' x 20' kitchen has elegant furniture style maple cabinets, top of the line European appliances, granite counter top, butler's pantry, a family eating area, and a generous family relaxation and entertainment area. In addition, there is a large library, a bedroom suite with full bath, a conservatory, a powder room, a generous solid oak back stairs and a service entries with mud-room.

The second floor has 10' high ceilings, 7 large bedrooms, wide halls, over-sized windows, solid wood doors, elaborate moldings, 4 full baths, a music hall leading to a large balcony. The Master suite is extra-ordinarily large and elegant. The Master Bath has 20' high ceilings, roman tub, solid cherry and marble vanity, a large steam shower, a solid cherry spiral stair case lead up to an exercise/yoga gallery. The rooms are divided into three wings: the main West and East Wings, and a Guest/Office Wing with its own kitchenette.

The third floor has a large Opel Suite, a huge open entertainment area, and a very large master studio and a yoga/meditation gallery. The full basement has a huge laundry room, a half bath, and huge areas for movie theater, wine cellar, band practice, billiard room, and gym.

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• Henry Bacon_Summit, NJ 1901_Front Entrance
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