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Inside Mary J. Blige’s Gorgeous NJ Mansion That Struggled To Sell

Inside Mary J. Blige’s Gorgeous NJ Mansion That Struggled To Sell

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...

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Landscape Overview

Landscape Overview

Photo: Joshua NJLUX BarisCheck out this sick drone shot of the house.

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A Luxurious Gate Entrance

A Luxurious Gate Entrance



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That’s a longgg driveway.

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What an Entrance

What an Entrance



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

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Charming Accents

Charming Accents



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Very much fairytale castle vibes.

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Plenty of Garage Space

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.

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Front Doors

Front Doors



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That deep brown chestnut is sooo sexy.

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First Look Inside

First Look Inside



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The pillars, the floors, the everything!

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Tasteful Centerpiece

Tasteful Centerpiece



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

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Staircase Details

Staircase Details



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

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Living Space

Living Space

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

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Living Room

Living Room

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

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Marble Fireplace

Marble Fireplace

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

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Bar Counter

Bar Counter

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

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Insane Office

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.

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Dining Area

Dining Area



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A perfect space for a nice long dining table.

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Kitchen



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

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Lovely Stove Top

Lovely Stove Top



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

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Bedroom Lounge

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.

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Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom



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A high-ceiling bedroom? Yes, please.

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Bedroom Espresso Machine

Bedroom Espresso Machine



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

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Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom



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

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Powder Room

Powder Room



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

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Shower Stall

Shower Stall



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

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Entertainment Room

Entertainment Room



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Missed opportunity to put a pool table in here.

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Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar



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

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Gym



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

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Basketball Court

Basketball Court



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

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Sauna



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

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Movie Theater

Movie Theater



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

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Enchanting Pool Entrance

Enchanting Pool Entrance



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The cobblestone pillars are *chefs kiss*

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Backyard

Backyard



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

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In-Ground Pool

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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