Far Hills, located about 30 miles west of Newark, New Jersey, is an exclusive residential community known for its large estates and rolling hills. The area features single-family homes and a few townhouses, with common architectural styles including Traditional, Colonial Revival, and Cape Cod, alongside French, farmhouse, and ranch-style homes. Many properties boast multi-acre lots and resort-style amenities. Far Hills does not have its own public school system, but children can attend the highly rated Far Hills Country Day School, a private K-8 institution. Public school options are available in the Bernards Township School District, including Liberty Corner Elementary, William Annin Middle School, and Ridge High School, all of which have high ratings. Local attractions include the Leonard J. Buck Garden, a 33-acre rock garden, and the Far Hills Fairgrounds, which hosts events like rummage sales and an annual Easter egg hunt. The Far Hills Race Meeting, a premier steeplechase horse race venue, draws 75,000 visitors annually. Dining options are available in nearby Bedminster, including Pizza Brothers, Delicious Heights, and Trattoria Mediterranea, with upscale choices like Ninety Acres three miles away. The Far Hills train station provides NJ Transit routes to Newark and New York City, making occasional commutes feasible. Interstate 287 and U.S. Route 202 offer additional connectivity, and the nearest medical center is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, located 11 miles south.
