A sprawling six-bedroom mansion in Hopewell, New Jersey, featuring its own pub and wine cellar, is set to be auctioned off with no reserve, meaning it will sell to the highest bidder. The property, located at 82 Aunt Molly Road, was originally listed for $7.75 million by the estate of Christine Clifford, who passed away after her husband John's death in 2018.
The 15,000-square-foot residence sits on 26 acres and includes amenities such as 12 masonry fireplaces, a mahogany library, a theater, and an elevator. The estate also boasts a private pub with a stone-surrounded fireplace and a 3,000-bottle wine cellar.
The estate's grounds feature heirloom trees, sculpted gardens, a pond, an infinity-edge pool, tennis and basketball courts, and a three-bedroom carriage house. Three of the six bedrooms include balconies, and all have en-suite bathrooms.
In addition to the main residence, a separate 102-acre parcel of land approved for division into 11 lots is also being offered. Real estate auctioneers estimate the home could sell for between $4 million and $6.7 million, though the lack of a reserve price means the final sale price could be significantly lower.
Prospective bidders must register and provide a $100,000 refundable deposit, with an additional $50,000 required to bid on the adjacent land parcel. The property is located approximately 55 miles from New York City and closer to Philadelphia, offering convenient access to metropolitan areas.
The Clifford family built the estate in 1999 and raised their three children there while running a paper company. Christine Clifford decided to auction the property to achieve a quick sale after initially listing it and struggling to find a buyer.