690 VILLAGE RD W Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

GREAT NEW PRICE!!! This is a surprising and unique custom built saltbox colonial, just minutes from the Princeton Junction Train Station and WW-P award-winning public schools. It is a park-like setting with mature trees, grass, beautifully landscaped beds of shrubs and flowers, and offers privacy amidst surrounding homes and neighbors.Enter the traditional center hall and see a spectacular backyard view through a rear wall of windows in the living room: woods, a rock garden, large deck, and two screened in porches.The spacious living room has a cathedral ceiling, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, and adjoins the open dining area adorned with handsome barn beams, thereby creating a charming great room.Artisan hand-crafted window seats along the back wall offer built-in storage and are perfect for family and friends to sit, enjoy calm moments, conversation, and a beautiful fire.There are two more rooms and a full bath to the right of the hall. Sliding doors open to one of the screened-in porches, the deck and backyard. This "en-suite" area can serve as a guest wing, study, and/or play area.The most important room, the contemporary and newly decorated kitchen, is accessible from both the front center hall, dining area, and laundry room. Granite countertops, stainless appliances, large cabinets and pantry storage, as well as a sunny breakfast area complete this hub of activity. The living-dining room is also accessible from the kitchen. Sliding glass doors in the dining room lead to another second screened porch, the deck, and steps to the garden and grill. A two-story stairway, also to the right of the center hall, leads to the second floor, three bedrooms, a loft and two full baths. The up-graded master bedroom suite on the right, has a modern bath, granite counters, new tile, and a corner glass shower. There is easy access to a spacious attic and storage area within the walk-in closet. The large loft, a study/office/lounge area, offers lovely views of the first floor, and both the front and back yards. Two bedrooms, a full modern bath, and large closet are located at the other end of the hall. Additional entrances to the house include front and back doors to the mud and laundry room which also has cabinets, two closets, a door to the large two-car garage, and stairs to more usable space. The mudroom and garage entrances lead to a custom-designed "bonus" or multi-purpose room/playroom/entertainment space/office, and a half-bath. This is a must-see!