191 HOOTON RD Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Situated on nearly an acre, this "Horticulturalist's Paradise" is breathtaking boasting a variety of Cleveland pear, Maple, Dogwood, Japanese Maple and lilac trees in front as well as nearly every imaginable variety of perennial all of which have been planted with care to ensure something is always in bloom! This home has been the "stage" for several commercials over the years including an insurance provider, exterminator, and several others! It was also featured in the Courier Post in the Homes and Garden section - it is truly spectacular! As you approach 191 Hooton, take note of the setback from the road and the impressive curb appeal of this stately custom home boasting 4,325 square feet of living space on the first and second floor levels with an additional approx. 1,200 square feet of finished living space in the lower level. Meander down the paved drive which can accommodate at least 12 cars in addition to the 3 car garage and note the 6 mature Cleveland Pear trees that line the driveway entrance. A large wrap-around porch greets you and leads to a side door and then on to the front door. As you step inside, take note of the 9' ceilings, neutral walls and Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors - there is a front staircase as well as a rear staircase. A formal dining room is to the left and ahead is a gorgeous 2 story family room with custom built-ins and featuring one of 2 fireplaces (both gas), plush inset neutral carpeting, 2 lighted ceiling fans overlooking the lush rear grounds. There are two primary bedrooms in this home (perfect for multi-generational families) - one primary bedroom with primary bath is on the main level and a 2nd primary bedroom with primary bath on the upper level. An office is tucked to the right of the foyer overlooking the front grounds & features nice built-in shelving. The gourmet kitchen is at the heart of the home and boasts gas cooking, granite counters, island & stainless appliance pkg. Adjacent to kitchen is a breakfast room (space for a large farm table) - the current breakfast room could be a 2nd office. Upstairs is the 2nd primary bedroom with a sitting area & (2nd) gas fireplace with 2 walk-in closets. This 2nd primary bedroom features a luxurious primary bath w/ jetted tub & walk in shower. There are two more bedrooms with a shared full bath (each bedroom on the here has its own private vanity or dressing room) - what great planning! Descend to the lower level which has been finished into space which could possibly be third office, there is a game room & powder room. Space has been left unfinished for storage and note there are stairs that walkout to the rear of the home. The owner OWNS the solar panels which lower the utility bills of this home incredibly and they even benefit from SREC's getting a sizeable amount of money back. The solar panels were purchased and installed in 2010. The purchase/installation price was $65,000 (total of 40 panels---OWNED). The panels generate an average of one (1) Solar Energy Renewable Certificate (SREC) per month (more in the summer months, less in the winter months) and they are currently selling for $227 each. The electric bill has been reduced by roughly 50% since the solar panels were installed (which is a significant savings particularly in the summer months). There are so many extras in this home including: inground irrigation system, two zone HVAC, Solar panels (OWNED), Two primary bedrooms, wraparound front porch, 34' x 10' deck in rear, wooded rear yard, lush landscaping. Zestimate®: $864,500, Incredible specimen plantings and perennials, prime central location, and the list goes on! An absolute dream for a Horticulturist! Homes of this caliber, with this space, in this condition, with these amenities and upgrades, in such a prime location, on such a lush lot and with this extensive landscaping RARELY come on the market. This home truly "Whispers Welcome!" Don't miss out on this one - it is truly a RARE FIND! Hurry!