697 Georgetown Franklin Tpke, Skillman, NJ 08558

Wish you could get away from it all? Do you also want to be close enough to dine daily at fabulous restaurants, have access to great shopping and be minutes to downtown Princeton? Have a home and property that is just WOW? You can have it all! Come experience this grand, historic colonial originally built circa 1830. Over the years the home has been lovingly updated. The current owner has kept the grandeur of the original home and upgraded it for today's comfort and luxury lifestyle. The formal center hall, with its stately staircase, opens to a grand living room with massive fireplace and beautiful windows?a stunning room for entertaining. To the left of the center hall a formal dining room and adjoining classic study with fireplace and built-in shelving add to the timeless elegance. The east wing features the more contemporary spaces with fabulously updated kitchen which is open to the family room with adjoining breakfast/dining area. The well-designed kitchen will delight the most serious of cooks-- features white cabinetry, soapstone counters, farmers sink, custom center island with counter stools, built-in refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and Aga stove. The family room features a beautiful stone fireplace, perfect for informal gatherings. There is easy access to the spacious outdoors making indoor or outdoor entertaining flow seamlessly! Upstairs features a Master suite complete with private dressing room and adjoining luxurious master bath, updated with his/her sinks, beautiful tile work, marble, seamless glass and more! There are 5 additional bedrooms and 3 beautifully renovated baths on the second floor for spacious living?one features a Princess suite with bath en-suite. There are also 2 bedrooms which are joined through a buddy bath. Another bedroom features a 3rd floor staircase which leads to an additional recreation space/room. There is also a 3rd floor living space that features 2 additional rooms, one is currently utilized as an office. This spacious home is on nearly 9 acres, adjoining Cherry Brook Preserve with trails ideal for walking, biking or riding horses. Additionally, there is a 3car garage adjoining the mudroom with entry into the kitchen, multiple zones of heat and central air, an unfinished basement and in the distance, a 2-story barn, currently not in use, but with a myriad of uses from studio space, horses or car collection. This is truly a unique opportunity to make this magnificent estate your own! AHS Home Warranty!