8 Willow St, Princeton, NJ 08542

Carefully curated modern details make this heart-of-Princeton townhouse an unexpected find that wows right from the start. The wide foyer was custom designed for art display, but even bare, it makes a striking statement, whether you’ve entered through the freshly finished garage or as a guest through the new front door. Doors are actually a prominent feature throughout every level, their linear metal detailing establishing the clean, contemporary tone that guided extensive renovations. The Bosch-equipped kitchen is super-sleek with an induction cooktop, large stainless steel sink and a gliding door that reveals a roomy pantry. A glass partition was an ingenious addition in the tiered entertaining areas, allowing open views and conversation to pass freely from room to room. While a corner fireplace is a draw upstairs, the family room on the lower level has a wall of sliders opening to a perfectly manicured Zen garden, a true haven in the center of town. A skylight leads the way to the private bedroom level, where custom closets and brand new laundry facilities foster tidy tranquility and replaced windows welcome in abundant light. A hall bath is just outside two bedrooms. The cleverly designed primary bath is fitted with a spa tub and vessel sinks. While finishes throughout, such as dark wood floors and handrails, lean into the modern aesthetic, every element flies above trends for a look that feels forever current.