The owners, Edward and Jan Turen, both 63, purchased this mansion in Englewood, N.J., for roughly $4.7 million in 2000, according to public records. Known locally as the 'Gloria Crest' estate, the 24,000-square-foot home sits on roughly 5 acres. The home was originally built for Polish aristocrat Stefan Ponyatovsky, according to Norman Davis, president of the Englewood Historical Society. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  The couple first saw the estate while attending an antique showcase on the premises about a year before they bought it, Mr. Turen said. 'My wife was looking at the antiques, I'm looking at the house,' he said, laughing. Much of the interior of the home is built with white glazed faience pottery, he says. Coupled with the home's intricate dentil work and curves, he says it reminds him of 'a giant Fabergé egg.' Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  'I'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to restoration,' Mr. Turen said. This drawing room includes a fabric wallpaper with a gold-thread filigree. He said they removed and cleaned the fabric, and then reversed the wallpaper, so that the back of it is now exposed. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  Mr. Turen did not disclose the total cost, but he said restoring the home cost 'a roomful of millions.' A closer look at the drawing room wallpaper is shown. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  The home includes five fireplaces. Mr. Turen, who says he owns personal documents from the original owner, says the home cost an unheard of $2.5 million to create in the 1920s. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  The solarium, which overlooks the garden, is pictured. 'I call it the Ottoman Empire room,' because of the Middle Eastern furniture, he said. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  In the north tower of the home is the 'rustic room,' shown here. Mr. Turen believes that this room was built by the first owner as a 'cottage' or cabin. 'Except his [cottage] was upstairs and not in the woods,' he joked. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  A colorful chandelier in the 'rustic room' is shown. Many of the chandeliers in the home are antique, Mr. Turen says. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  Mr. Turen, an attorney, works in the facilities management and security services, creating products that streamline companies' asset management. An office is pictured. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  The couple's son, Kevin Turen, is a film producer, known in part for his work on the film 'Arbitrage.' The home theater is shown. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  Including staff quarters, the home has 11 bedrooms, nine full bathrooms and five half baths. One of the bedrooms is shown. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  Since first visiting the property for the antique show, the couple has amassed their own collection of 'museum-quality' chandeliers and statuary, among other pieces. One of the bathrooms is shown. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  The lower level includes a grotto and spa area, shown here. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  Mr. Turen says they are selling the home because in all the years they've owned the property, 'we're the people who hold all the big parties.' Last summer at the property the couple hosted their son's wedding, which included guests such as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, stars of the 'Twilight' films, he said. 'Let somebody else do all the entertaining for a while,' he joked. They're looking to buy a townhouse in New York. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  The home was listed in February for $39 million with Dennis McCormack of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty. Bryan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal …  Aristocratic Flair in New Jersey
Intricate detailing, faience-tile walls and gilded ornamentation give the interior of this 1920s home the feel of a 'Fabergé egg,' the owner says.