45 Pine Knoll Dr, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Every-once in awhile a unique home comes to the market ~ this property boasts privacy, a pond, barn, pool and a pool house with the focal point being a historical residence. Within the residence there are 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and an attached first floor wing (that could serve as an apartment,in-home office, Au-pair or in-law suite) all on four acres, tucked away in the Pineknoll section of Lawrenceville. Imagine life as it once was but now mixed with modern amenities to create a charmed lifestyle. The renovated kitchen has three skylights over the breakfast area with two walls of windows that permit the sun to shine freely into the space that boasts a center island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and a side door that opens to a covered front porch complete with rocking chairs. A large mudroom with a side door to the rear yard and pool contains a laundry room and a powder room all with ceramic tile flooring. The formal dining room with fireplace has two built-in corner cabinets and French doors that open to a blue-stone patio. A formal living room with a second fireplace is just off the dining room and the front-to-back entrance foyer which steps down to a pub-like family room complete with the original cooking fireplace and a billiard room with built-ins and doors opening to the front covered porch and the rear brick patio. Just off the game room area is a door leading to a separate apartment which could alternatively be used for in-home office, in-law or au-pair suite, studio or any other use a buyer can imagine-this space offers a kitchen with a breakfast bar, (stove has been removed but connection remains) a dining room and living room with vaulted ceilings, a door to a deck, a bedroom and full bath. Up the grand staircase from the spacious entrance hall you will find four bedrooms each with architectural elements: beamed ceilings, staircases and fireplaces that add interest to the bedrooms. The master bedroom has a fireplace, a master bath complete with shower, soaking tub, walk-in closet and a sitting room. Up the second staircase is a third level with a second half bath and a large play space that could function as a 5th bedroom. The grounds are spectacular with a 4-car garage/barn with full walk-up attic, a pool and pool house, a stone wishing well and a stone fireplace for outdoor bonfires. Relax by the pool or pond or hop in your row boat and go fishing on your own quiet estate among majestic trees and songbirds. Life is good!