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 New York Daily News has the full story. Click here to see aerial view on Virtual Globetrotting. Photo of Mary J. Blige via Rolling Stone. More information via Real Estalker.
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i agree – it’s too fancy pants for me. i much prefer mjf’s – looks much more like a home.
Its beautiful but its too like fancy for me , but i would live in it <3
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.
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