Eight-time Grammy-winner Mary J. Blige just bought a new place in Saddle River, New Jersey. This 4.2-acre home was on the market for $17 million, but the hip-hop artist got it for a bargain when she bought it earlier this month for $12.3. In cash. A source close to Blige told the NY Daily News, “She fell in love with this one,” after looking at several houses in the area.
The 18,250 square-foot stone and stucco country French manor has 8 bedrooms and 8 baths, billiard room, indoor basketball court, wine tasting room, pool, elevator, spiral staircase, and something called a “learning room.” (What do you suppose that is? A creative way of saying “library”? Or a homeschooling room, maybe?)
Some of Blige’s neighbors include other hip-hop artists like Wyclef Jean and Ja Rule.
The Kitchen:
The Upstairs Landing:
There are 8 bedrooms:
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i agree – it’s too fancy pants for me. i much prefer mjf’s – looks much more like a home.
I like the look of this house, I like the fact that it is actually lived in. The kitchen is much nicer. I like the deep dark colors. White gets dirty to quickly. MJF’s looked like a house for sale. I can’t get a feeling from an empty house. Sorry.
Lynn–the MLS listing mentioned that there was a fireplace in the kitchen, too. I was disappointed that they didn’t have a picture of it!
It’s not my style but it’s beautiful. I, too, like MJF’s better but I’ve always loved that style of home.
Hi,
So pretty, such a WOW factor huh ?? I still like the Michael J. Fox house best !!!
Have a great Sunday,
Kathy
I could never live in a house like this. I’m always losing small objects. Can you imagine trying to find your car keys? It’d be like ” Which wing were you in when you last saw them? “
That looks more like a ‘don’t touch any thing kids’ kind of
house. You know the house were you spill a glass of
water and your out!
not only are you beautiful you have a beautiful house to go with you!! for somwone that been through the fire and back again you came a long way!! it’s to see you with a smile!!!!! keep smiling babygurl!!
Wow this is really nice. Actually i like everything about it. Nice kitchen!
The house is nice in theory but in all practicality it is too can’t walk on the floor for me. Where would I put my harem?
oh s*** this house is hot as hell beauitful man i wish i was living in that house with them cause they do got extra bed roomsLMAO!!!!!!!love you mary
Hi Mary i’m Lovin Your House and i Love Every Last One of Your Cd’s To
$12 million for a house. I can’t even imagine something like that. It sure looks beautiful from some of the photo samples, though.
Mary’s kitchen is the only thing I like.
Don’t give her too much credit for this house, like they do for her singing.
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WHY DO YOU HAVE SUCH A HUGH HOUSE? OPRAH YOU’RE NOT. APPEARANCES IS EVERYTHING TO SOME PEOPLE. I THINK IT’S IN SUCH POOR TASTE TO BUY SOMETHING THAT GAUDY IN THE TIMES WE LIVE IN WITH EVERYBODY LOSING THEIR HOMES AND TRYING TO GET BY. SHAME ON YOU
I HAVE NEVER HEARD YOU SING A NOTE. NOW I NEVER WANT TO.