In a park-like setting, this tastefully updated colonial is a nature lovers dream with gorgeous gardens, rolling lawns, and specimen trees. This lovely home is situated on a 3.5-acre lot with a deep setback from the road. On the left off the entry hall is the living room with fireplace, which leads to a private office. On the right off the entry hall, is guest bedroom and newly renovated full bath. The fully equipped kitchen has Corian countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, s/s appliances, and is open to the spacious great room with a wood burning fireplace and newer large wrap-around windows providing an expansive view of the lush grounds. The open layout floor plan not only offers unhindered traffic flow throughout the main living area, but also abundant natural light throughout the area from the vast number of windows, and superb layout flexibility that allows room configuration to suit the homeowners needs. The adjoining dining room is now used as the library. The well-insulated solarium, with bamboo floors and 3 sides of windows overlooking the salt-water pool, is perfect for dining or games. Upstairs, there are three generous bedrooms, including the master suite. In addition to the two car attached garage, there is a separate garage now used as a work shop. Property is located only 10 minutes from downtown Princeton, the University, library, shops, and restaurants, and there are many trails nearby to explore (Franklin Preserve Park, Sourland Mountain, Delaware Raritan Canal Rd, Millstone River bicycle loop). Also, directly across the street is access to Montgomery pathways which lead to Millpond park, soccer fields, and an arboretum. Award winning Montgomery schools are another plus.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3.6 acresLot Size
$348Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Ivy Wen• BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
•609-924-1600 (broker)
•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Lauren Kerr• HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Princeton
Septic System - 2012. Tank and D box - not field- still originial 3 bedroom design. Expanded two story colonial with an exquisite detailing in the "great room" with a coffer ceiling and endless number of windows to enjoy the 3.6 acre wooded lot that backs up to green acres. It has even a screened summer porch overlooking a 20 x 40 inground pool. The kitchen has been updated with wood cabinetry, corian countertops and sub zone refrigerator. There is a formal dining room and living room plus a study with built in desk and cabinetry. Both floors are hardwood floors with ceramic tile in bathrooms. The breakfast room is set apart from the the kitchen area which makes entertaining a delight to have the great room in the rear and next to the sunroom. The home of the past has much happiness to give to a "new homeowner". Come and see all the amentities - like no other home.
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