231 Lambert Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

Elegance, European influence, and a prestigious location on the Western side of Princeton give this stately 6,110 square-foot Manor house singular distinction. Design is both exquisite and rich with special details: salmon-hued brick from Virginia, a large flagstone terrace overlooking the tennis/guest house and tennis court?all set amidst sweeping lawns and tall pines. Enter through the front to parquet floors, high ceilings with crown moldings, and a lovely verdigris stairway. Both the living and dining rooms have two sets of French doors and chair rail panel moldings. In the living room are custom egg and dart decorative panels and a rare antique carved marble mantel from the ex collection of heiress Conseulo Vanderbilt, (who, interestingly was a lifelong friend to Winston Churchill), of the same Vanderbilts who endowed Vanderbilt University. The Master Bedroom Suite, on the first floor, features antique Louis XVI, handcarved lintel, sideboards imported from a ch~teau in France, the special glaze painting and moldings duplicated and repeated throughout, built-in bookcases, mirror, window designs, and a carved ivory mantel. Small adjoining garden room with sliding glass doors opens to terrace. Dressing area includes double dressing room leading to bath area with imported wall, floor tiles, and two marbleized lavatories. Expansive Great room was added in recent years. The Library/den contains wet bar and powder room. The informal living room with arched hearth fireplace, vaulted open beam ceiling, and stucco clad walls, has a second staircase. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms contain lofts, currently used as a recreational area. Outside are the slate terrace with brick walls and concrete balustrades, tennis/guest house, pool, and tennis court with 8 Hi Arc night lights and imprimatur from renowned tennis player Don Budge. Location is greatly sought after, with easy access to top-ranked schools, commuter routes, and a vibrant downtown with historic Princeton University.