R&B queen Mary J. Blige bought a mansion in the luxurious neighborhood of Saddle River, New Jersey back in 2008 at a whopping $12 million. However, after putting it back on the market, it took eight years to sell, per Hello! Magazine.
What took so long for such a beautiful home?
It appears price could have been the issue. In 2015, the asking price for the home was $13 million. However, by 2019, the price got knocked down to $6.8 million. Still, the 4-acre estate home didn’t snag a buyer until 2020. Inside the property includes eight bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and tons of amenities including but not exclusive to a gym, sauna and gorgeous in-ground pool.
This home was definitely worth the purchase for the lucky buyer. Let’s take a peak inside…
Landscape Overview
Photo: Joshua NJLUX BarisCheck out this sick drone shot of the house.
A Luxurious Gate Entrance

That’s a longgg driveway.
What an Entrance

Just beautiful. Modern architecture is cute but this screams “home.”
Charming Accents

Very much fairytale castle vibes.
Plenty of Garage Space

How many cars do you think she had in there? I’m sure there’s a whole apartment worth of space inside.
Front Doors

That deep brown chestnut is sooo sexy.
First Look Inside

The pillars, the floors, the everything!
Tasteful Centerpiece

You need something to catch a guest’s eye upon their first walk in.
Staircase Details

Older designs have a way of adding a little something to every piece of a home.
Living Space

This is the living space in the home that stays decorated and untouched unless for special occasions.
Living Room

The real entertainment must happen in here. Why have one living room when you can have two?
Marble Fireplace

Guests can get warmth from either side of this two-sided fireplace.
Bar Counter

Personally, everyone should have a lil sum like this in their house.
Insane Office

If you need to get work done or film a scene from “The Godfather,” this is the room to do it.
Dining Area

A perfect space for a nice long dining table.
Kitchen

The wooden cabinets and black countertops give a warm, cozy atmosphere.
Lovely Stove Top

Who wouldn’t want to cook on that all day?
Bedroom Lounge

A fireplace in your bedroom? This cozy lounge is a nice place to chill when you don’t want to be around people but also not in bed.
Master Bedroom

A high-ceiling bedroom? Yes, please.
Bedroom Espresso Machine

Need I say more? Coffee drinkers, we all need this in our rooms.
Master Bathroom

That old style tub and vanity is something out of a movie.
Powder Room

The black cabinets give this room a little bit of a goth feel, no?
Shower Stall

I’d be in here all day. However, the beige tile is a little blah.
Entertainment Room

Missed opportunity to put a pool table in here.
Wine Cellar

If you wine cellar doesn’t look like this, what are you doing?
Gym

Would I bump into a mirror by accident? Why, yes. Better that than a Planet Fitness membership.
Basketball Court

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better… a whole basketball court INSIDE the house.
Sauna

Having a sauna in your own home is peak luxury. Why ever leave?
Movie Theater

Is it really a mansion without a movie theater? The popcorn machine is just an adorable feature.
Enchanting Pool Entrance

The cobblestone pillars are *chefs kiss*
Backyard

Look at all that extra grass to run in? This is what four acres looks like.
In-Ground Pool

Summertime doesn’t hit the same without a pool. Imagine this space decked out with the cozy chairs and a lil cabana. Then, we’re in business.
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