On the market for the first time since the original owners built it, this perfectly proportioned and classically appointed home offers five bedrooms, a new master bathroom, a built-in heated pool, a fenced flower and vegetable garden, and equal parts of comfort and elegance.Wood floors, neutral wall colors, and multi-layered trim—chair rails, door frames, stairwell paneling, and crown molding—throughout the home, which was built to look vintage, combine to create the effortless understated elegance typically found in country manor homes.Thoughtful accents delight at every turn. In the formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, a tray ceiling draws the eye upward. At the back of the home, a welcoming sun room features a wall of built-in bookcases and windows trimmed with wooden plantation shutters, and leads into the family room, where the home’s second fireplace is a cozy place to gather.The kitchen opens to the family room on one side and the dining room on the other. Double wall ovens, a Bosch five-burner gas stove will delight discerning cooks, while bar seating and a breakfast area provide casual dining options. From the kitchen sink, enjoy a view through twin casement windows of the built-in pool and heated whirlpool, which can be turned on with an app.Front and back staircases lead to the second-floor sleeping quarters. Perhaps the most charming bedroom is the one tucked beneath the sloped roof. Just outside of it, a loft space in use as a casual media/game room could be reimagined in many ways. A nearby full bath is accessible to two adjoining bedrooms with twin closets in between. The fourth bedroom has its own private bath.The highlight of the master suite is its newly finished bathroom with twin pedestal sinks, a glass-doored shower with two shower heads and bench seating, and a deep soaking tub nestled beneath a skylight on the angled ceiling.Finishing the home’s layout is a mud/laundry room with access to the sidewalk and attached three-car garage, and a powder room conveniently located at the center of the first floor.Mature plantings include deciduous and evergreen trees, hydrangeas, and ornamental grasses in the fenced-in pool area. A buried water line makes watering the raised bed garden a breeze.Location wise, enjoy an easy commute to Princeton and major roadways, Routes 202, 1, 295, and nearby Pennington and Hopewell Boroughs downtowns dotted with cute boutiques and eateries.AC/FURNACE 2015, WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR, INGROUND POOL/HOT TUB 2001, NEW ROOF 2022, NEW PRIMARY BATH 2020, (2021)14 NEW ANDERSON WINDOWS WITH NEW TRIM ON MAIN FLOOR, (2022) 8 ANDERSON WINDOW AND TRIM 2ND FLOOR, (2022) NEW DRIVEWAY, POOL AND SPA UPGRADED
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Corcoran Sawyer Smith / Susan "Sue" Thompson
$1,349,000
Princeton Area Residential Home
Pending
7 Caroline Drive Princeton, NJ 08540
4 Bed
5 Baths
4010 sqft
MLS# NJME2047566
Offering elegance and comfort in equal parts, this stunning center-hall Colonial in sought-after Hopewell Hunt won’t be on the market for long.From the two-story entryway, enjoy a panoramic view of the downstairs - a proper dining room on the left and a formal living room on the right. There is a dramatic t-shaped staircase at the center with a landing overlooking the two-story family room featuring twin skylights and fireplace.Adjacent to the family room, a spacious kitchen is fitted with all the bells and whistles, including a Sub-Zero built-in fridge with French drawers and freezer drawer, a five-burner gas stove, under-counter beverage cooler and microwave, and twin convection ovens. Cherry cabinets, granite counters and updated floor and backsplash complete the look.The sunroom at the back of the home with room for a large dining table, looks onto the spacious raised deck and manicured backyard with stone firepit. Completing the first level are a home office, powder room and laundry area.Upstairs there are four bedrooms, including a Jack and Jill suite with new shared bathroom featuring rolling glass doors, twin vanities and marble countertops, a princess suite, and a master suite with sitting area, splendid custom closet with an array of storage options, a tray ceiling to draw the eye upward, and a master bath with jetting soaking tub, twin vanities and shower.A large finished basement offers plenty of space to recreational pursuits, with ample storage tucked away behind doors, and a door leading out to the yard, which is equipped with a Cedar shed.The custom deck connects to a covered porch with enough space for separate dining and lounging areas; a ceiling fan with woven rattan blades provides a decidedly Southern air, while drapes are at the ready to help block the sun. All the outdoor spaces enjoy a view of the open green space beyond.Accented throughout with high-end touches like multi-layered woodwork, elegant lighting, French doors, arched walls and front-and-back staircases - this home is as elegant as it is comfortable. The attached three-car garage leads into the mud/laundry room.Situated near Mount Rose Preserve and the Lawrence Hopewell Trail, you will enjoy ease of access to Princeton, Hopewell and Pennington downtowns, and popular commuter routes to NYC and Philadelphia.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Corcoran Sawyer Smith / Susan "Sue" Thompson
$1,125,000
Pennington Area Residential Home
Active
2 Silo Road Pennington, NJ 08534
4 Bed
3 Baths
3473 sqft
MLS# NJME2048094
If you crave a great location in Pennington designed by world-famous architect Robert A.M. Stern,featured as Life Magazine's Dream House, and set on almost 2 acres backing to preserved land, lookno farther. Soaring and generous spaces, a flexible open plan that brings light and the outdoors in,and practical touches combine to make this stunning home a stylish delight for family, friends andentertaining. Stroll or bike to the heart of town and all three schools in the top-rated Hopewell ValleyRegional System or the Pennington School, or visit the nearby trail to appreciate nature and a senseof quiet country. The centerpiece is a spectacular two-story great room, enhanced with a focus onthe fireplace and three sets of large French doors that open onto a long pillared mahogany porchlooking out onto woods; from the upper windows glimpse sky, treetops and the moon rising. Flowingfrom this stunning room are the kitchen and breakfast/sitting area, so great for keeping the cookcompany informally any time of day. The kitchen was completely renovated by the current owners toshowcase top appliances (Thermador oven and Miele speed oven), beautiful custom cabinetry, acoffee bar, and new backsplash and lighting, while maintaining the generous pantry convenientlynear the entry from the garage and laundry. (Note the extra height of garage doors and ceiling, one ofthose thoughtful touches.) On the other side of the kitchen is a room, accented with grass wallpaper, that can be a formal dining room, a spacious office or studio/project/playroom. Note too thepolished oak floors, redone in a darker hue, that unite the entire design, and the custom lightingthroughout the main floor. Completing the main floor, the hallway offers an elegantly remodeledpowder room and from there the luxurious master bedroom, now so coveted for privacy. It features acurved wall with plantation-shuttered windows, tray ceiling and molding lighting, plus two walk-inclosets and a glamorous bath with separate shower, Jacuzzi and personal cabinet. Upstairs, hardwood floors add elegance to three large bedrooms configured with architectural interest, proving bedrooms don't have to be just boxes. The full-footprint basement has storage galore and extra courses for high ceilings, inviting plans for finishing if or when desired. Minutes to Princeton, I-95 and on to the airports north and south.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Corcoran Sawyer Smith / Susan "Sue" Thompson
$535,000
Lawrence Township Area Residential Home
Pending
105 Review Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
4 Bed
2 Baths
1754 sqft
MLS# NJME2046276
Four levels of living space await in this split-level home with built-in cabinetry, cozy fireplace, and professionally designed backyard complete with in-ground pool, fire table, six distinct seating areas and an eight-person hot tub. It is the ultimate setting for both relaxing and entertaining, indoors and out.A walkway of pavers leads to the front door flanked by raised beds. Inside, the dining room on the left opens to the kitchen on the right; the combined space spans the front of the home. In the dining area, the far wall is lined with drawers, glass-doored cabinets, and beverage coolers. The kitchen features ceiling-height cherry cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliance, including a five-burner gas stove. A door to the driveway makes unloading groceries a breeze.On one of the home’s two lower levels, you will find the family room accented with track lighting and a marble-surround fireplace. Toward the back of the home, a bedroom with private entrance is perfect for in-laws, au pair, or college student. A full bathroom in between the two spaces offers a shower/tub combo with glass doors, and a vessel sink atop a cabinet. The lowest level features a home office or play area, plus the laundry area and storage.Three bedrooms, each with a ceiling fan, fill the home’s top level and share a bath that features a spacious shower with bench seating, overhead and handheld shower heads, glass doors, and granite sink atop the vanity. A tilting mirror completes the room.In the fully fenced backyard, make plans to enjoy the warmer months to the fullest. Taking the spotlight is a built-in pool with diving board, complete with plenty of space for lounge seating on the perimeter. There are six distinct seating areas, an enormous hot tub, a fire table, and two storage sheds. A gate at the back of the yard provides shortcut access to Lawrence High School’s parking lot, which adjoins the property.Situated in the Eldridge Park neighborhood of Lawrence Township, this home offers ease of access to major commuter routes, as well as the charming downtowns of Lawrenceville, Princeton, and Pennington. Several colleges are nearby, including Rider, The College of New Jersey, and Princeton University.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Corcoran Sawyer Smith / Susan "Sue" Thompson
$474,000
Hopewell Area Residential Home
Active
39 Lafayette Street Hopewell, NJ 08525
2 Bed
2 Baths
0 sqft
MLS# NJME2046184
The cutest twin home a block behind Hopewell’s charming downtown offers two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gleaming wood floors, and a colorful interior with high-touch accents to appeal to the artist within.From the comfortable front porch deep enough for rocking chairs, step into the combined kitchen and dining room. Honey-toned cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range with bread proofing setting, play nicely against the travertine marble backsplash accented with sun tiles, and the elegant granite countertops.At the back of the home, the family room is accented with a woodburning fireplace along the back wall, and shelving made of galvanized steel pipes on the facing wall. Sliders lead to the back yard. In between the kitchen and family room, the powder room makes a huge statement with a blood-red glass vessel sink atop the vanity. There are twin coat closets to either side of the half bath.Nearby, the clerestory window at the landing of the turned staircase floods the space with light. Two spacious bedrooms share the upper level and a nicely sized bathroom concealed by a sliding barn door made of reclaimed wood. The extra-wide shower has a built-in bench and two wall cubbies, plus an overhead rain shower head and hand-held nozzle. A granite countertop with Ronbow undermount sink, and a combination toilet/bidet, complete the room.The master bedroom at the front of the home draws the eye upward with a vaulted ceiling. Porthole and arch windows, plus single- and double-hung windows on most of the walls, allow ample natural light. The walls are trimmed with beadboard paneling and chair rail molding.The second bedroom, also spacious, is currently in use as a whimsical nursery for visiting grandchildren, but would also work well as a home office, exercise room, or guest room.The home offers plenty of storage in the attic, with pull-down stairs, and the unfinished basement, which is where you will find the laundry room.Location wise, this home cannot be beat. It is within easy strolling distance of Hopewell’s charming downtown dotted with eateries, specialty shops, library and historical museum, as well as pocket parks. On a typical morning during the school year, children on scooters and bicycles make their way to the Blue Ribbon elementary school nearby. No HOA fees!Commuters will enjoy the ease of access to Routes 206 and 31, and the short commute times to Princeton, Lawrence and Pennington. New Stainless-Steel chimney liner 2018
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Corcoran Sawyer Smith / Susan "Sue" Thompson