At the end of a majestic drive, this spectacular home was honored with a merit award for its historically sensitive renovation showcasing rooms filled with character that take in peaceful views of a sheltered 20 + /- acre setting consisting of two lots, each with a legal residence. The property is enhanced by a large pond with dam, and a smaller pond that feeds into it as well and is further insulated by nearly 100 acres of preserved land beyond. You'd never know this peaceful setting is less than 3 miles to Princeton, the Princeton Day School, The Stuart School and The Princeton Academy. Sophisticated mill and tile , reclaimed wide plank floors, bubble glass windows with deep sills and hand hewn beams merge beautifully with modern day comforts. The kitchen is state-of-the-art but tailored by design to capture the country flavor of the home. A beamed breakfast room provides telescoping doors to an expansive blue stone patio, as does the formal dining room. Four stories of finished space ensure plenty of room for guests and entertaining including five bedrooms, six bathrooms plus a half bathroom. The master suite is at once lavish and cozy with a wall of built-in drawers and a Juliet balcony to welcome the morning sun. A study adjoins as does an exquisite bathroom with steam shower and vessel tub. A Moravian log addition dating back to 1860 added a billiard/lounge great room plus a bedroom and bathroom. By the pool, find a charming guest cottage. And for the writer/artist there's a studio with full bathroom on the grounds as well. Yet another attractive feature of this outstanding offering is a newly sided barn with storage, plus a 3-story Carriage/staff house with three bedrooms. A natural oasis that is home to numerous species of birds and wild life, the abutting reservation's walking trails are directly accessed from this unrivaled offering. You'd never know this peaceful setting is less than 3 miles to Princeton, the Princeton Day School, Stuart Country Day School and The Princeton Academy.