{
  "id": 13936169,
  "title": "New Jersey estate on 102 acres heads to auction with no minimum bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/new-jersey-estate-on-102-acres-heads-to-auction-with-no-minimum-bid",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:31:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/a-15000-sq-ft-new-jersey-estate-fails-to-find-a-buyer-at-7-75-million-it-is-now-heading-to-auction-without-a-minimum-bid-alongside-102-acres-of-potentially-developable-land/articleshow/134889495.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 26-acre estate in Hopewell, New Jersey, is set to go up for auction on October 15, providing a unique chance to bid on a large property without a minimum bid. The property is surrounded by a 102-acre parcel also up for sale, allowing bidders to purchase either the property or both. The auctioneer, Trayor Lesnock, described the estate as a \"quintessential countryside estate or New England mansion property,\" highlighting its formal architecture, custom craftsmanship, and a range of recreational and guest amenities. The main house spans 15,146 square feet and boasts custom brick construction, a slate roof, copper gutters and downpipes, a cobblestone front courtyard, and five bluestone patios linking the interiors to the grounds. It features custom woodwork, 12 gas fireplaces, a grand foyer with a double staircase, and a private patio for the primary suite. The estate also offers a two-storey foyer with wainscoting and brass chandeliers, spacious living areas with custom millwork, crown moulding, and wood floors, a dining room with a coffered ceiling, custom built-ins, and a kitchen with Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Viking appliances. Entertainment facilities include a two-storey library, cinema, pub, wine cellar, tennis court, putting green, swimming pool, and a spring-fed pond. The property also features a guesthouse and a pool house. The seller opted for an auction due to Hopewell's market, where larger properties have taken time to sell. The 102-acre parcel, which surrounds the estate, was listed at $3 million. Depending on the final decision, the land could either remain vacant as an extension of the grounds or be subdivided into up to 11 luxury homes.",
  "summary": "On October 15, a stunning 26-acre estate located in Hopewell, New Jersey, will be auctioned off without a minimum bid requirement. The estate features a majestic main residence, a charming guesthouse, and recreational facilities such as a tennis court and a swimming pool. Furthermore, a vast 102-acre plot surrounds the estate, inviting potential buyers in a fluctuating luxury real estate…",
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}