5 Sassman Ln, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

Classic, custom and timeless. Down a private lane and situated on 1.15 acres backing to Cook Natural preserved land, 5 Sassman Lane elevates the suburban lifestyle to new heights with its quality of craftsmanship, modern open layout, high-end amenities and smart home features. Spectacular moldings and a custom inlaid mosaic design of natural stone centering the marble tiled floor create a statement-making, two-story entryway. The formal living room features one of the homes three masonry wood-burning fireplaces. Archtop windows, chair rail and picture frame molding add to the formal setting, and are mirrored in the formal dining room across the foyer. An octagonal tray ceiling adds architectural interest above the dining room table. The expansive gourmet kitchen is supremely functional with a top-of-the-line Viking professional stainless steel appliance package that includes a 48-inch, six-burner range with grill; two convection ovens, one electrical oven and a warming tray; a convection microwave; and a large refrigerator. Four Fisher Paykel dishwashers round out the appliances. The multi-tasking center island has a prep sink, storage, and room for four front row seats to the culinary preparation. The kitchen opens completely to the family room, creating a spectacular place to entertain, be it for many or just a few. The family room enjoys wooded views from a wall of windows, or lower the shades and snuggle up beside the fireplace to read a book or watch a movie. The breakfast room has a pass-through window from the kitchen and opens to the family room, creating an open area that joins all three rooms. Surrounded by windows and a French door that leads to the patio, the breakfast room is bright, cheerful and an ideal place to start the day, looking out on the in-ground pool, the large yard and the woods beyond. A generously sized office with built-ins and detailed crown molding also opens onto the patio, creating a courtyard effect for the upper tier of the patio. The second level is home to the expansive master bedroom suite, three additional en suite bedrooms, and a fourth en suite above the three-car garage that is larger than many studio apartments. The master suite has the home~s third fireplace, two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath that encourages pampering. The lower level offers an astonishing walkout 2,650 square feet of finished living space that includes an oversized bar, a dance floor, a DJ booth with built-in sound system, a home theater with a 110-inch custom screen, an exercise room that can also serve as a sixth en suite bedroom. Unquestionably, the best room in the house during the warmer months is the illuminated backyard, where both pool and patio blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living for both day and night. The patio plays host to an outdoor kitchen with a Bull five-burner natural gas grill, outdoor refrigerator, storage drawers/cabinets and a hot/cold sink. An outdoor bar provides a seating area, while patio space surrounding the lagoon-shaped pool provides plenty of room for chaise lounges. Enjoy a stroll, jog or bike ride in the adjacent Natural Freedom Trail that stretches for miles. For additional storage this home features a 900 square foot high ceiling attic. Located in the top ranking South Brunswick Twp School District and close to parks, shopping, Route 1, quaint town of Kingston and Princeton. 2021-02-17