55 Deer Road
Millville, NJ 08332

The Wheaton Mansion located at 55 Deer Path Road in Millville was formerly owned by 20th Century industrialist Frank Wheaton Jr. who ran one of the largest and most prosperous glass companies in the world. This unique, stylish and breathtaking 10.8181/Sq/Ft home sits on 2.875 acres on Union Lake in Cumberland County (NJ's largest Wildlife Management Area lake at 898 acres). This custom home embraces a world of accommodating pleasures with breathtaking views of the lake, wildlife and picture-perfect sunsets. The 417 feet of private lake frontage also provides boating, fishing, sightseeing and panoramic lake views. When the moment arises, hop in your boat and take a short ride to some of the most stunning natural landscapes offered in southern Jersey. The fishing experiences are endless! Picture yourself catching a small or largemouth bass, pickerel, or maybe a catfish or two. If birdwatching is your passion, it's never too late to work on your identification skills as Union Lake attracts a wide variety including: Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Hawks, Ring-necked Duck, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Shoveler and Green-winged Teal. The Mansion itself was designed to encompass and captivate the magnificent views from the bedrooms dining area, indoor pool, living room, den, office, and dining room. Every space in the Mansion brings forth a feeling of relaxation, ease and peace. The design flows from room to room seamlessly with rhythm and spatial awareness that can only be found in a home that was built with such attention to detail. The home is large enough to accommodate your entire family or guests who will certainly feel comfortable in their own bedrooms with private baths. There's a certain warmth to the home with the three original fireplaces; two with hand-painted Delft tiles from Holland, and one with an immense brick hearth located in your dining/entertainment area. The moment you drive up to the Mansion and through the gates you'll understand the beauty of this home with its original brick design and stately manner. As soon as you walk through the front door into the foyer, you'll be greeted by original black onyx terrazzo floors. This is a lifestyle home that you and your family and generations to come will be able to enjoy. You can feel the memories and love from the previous generations of families that have lived here. Enjoy the indoor pool with Coral mined from the Bahamas, the spacious outdoor area for BBQs, playtime with family and the serenity of the lake. The Mansion itself boasts but is not limited to: 7 bedrooms. 8 full and 2 1/2 baths. The home is steel frame construction, newer 5 zoned AC Condensers, party room, game room, private quarters, indoor pool, 2 full kitchens, dock, walk-in closets, huge attic, 3 car attached garage, woodshop/work area, generator, original wood floors, and original dentate molding throughout the great room. There is also a generator that powers the entire home, just in case. This is your getaway, retreat, full-time residence, entertainment mecca or all of the above.