Today we’re kicking off #SmartHomeWeek on the Blue Matter blog in style with a special Monday edition of our ‘Home of the Week‘ series. Join us for a look inside a beautiful custom home just minutes from Manhattan that boasts top notch smart home systems.

Sitting graciously on an acre of private property in Ridgewood, New Jersey, you’ll find an amazing French country inspired estate built in 1900. While early 20th century design and detailing leaves you with a classic feeling of sophistication, warmth and charm; this home is also about as modern and innovative as it gets.

Imagine being able to control the heating or central air while you’re busily commuting home from work. How about monitoring your home’s security systems to make sure everything is in order while you enjoy a vacation abroad? This $3,480,000 home makes this and so much more possible. According to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listing agent Ghada Abbasi, “Climate, lighting, audio and security – all can be controlled from one panel in the home as well as from anywhere with a smartphone. It is programmed in a way to make life easy.”

The home is every bit as luxurious as it is innovative. The 6 bedroom home offers up 5 fireplaces, soaring ceilings, a library, chefs kitchen and a state of the art theater. New Jersey may be covered in snow, but when the temperatures warm and it all melts – I guarantee the pool/guest house would be a perfect place to enjoy a lovely Tri-State area summer.

Click here to learn more about this splendid home listed by Ghada Abbasi with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.