A Peek Inside Mary J. Blige’s Beautiful Jersey Mansion That Nobody Wanted

The R&B legend’s $12.3 million New Jersey home got its “SOLD” sign after eight years on the market.

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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.

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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

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That’s a longgg driveway.

What an Entrance

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

Charming Accents

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Very much fairytale castle vibes.

Plenty of Garage Space

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

Front Doors

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That deep brown chestnut is sooo sexy.

First Look Inside

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The pillars, the floors, the everything!

Tasteful Centerpiece

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

Staircase Details

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

Living Space

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

Living Room

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

Marble Fireplace

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

Bar Counter

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

Insane Office

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

Dining Area

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A perfect space for a nice long dining table.

Kitchen

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

Lovely Stove Top

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

Bedroom Lounge

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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

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A high-ceiling bedroom? Yes, please.

Bedroom Espresso Machine

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

Master Bathroom

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

Powder Room

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

Shower Stall

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

Entertainment Room

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Missed opportunity to put a pool table in here.

Wine Cellar

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

Gym

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

Basketball Court

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

Sauna

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

Movie Theater

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

Enchanting Pool Entrance

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The cobblestone pillars are *chefs kiss*

Backyard

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

In-Ground Pool

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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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