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43 Van Kirk Road
Orchard
Princeton, NJ 08540
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Acres
1.36
Age
64
Heating
Baseboard
Gas
Oil
Fireplaces
4 Wood Burning
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private
Sewer
Private
Basement
Finished
Taxes (2024)
$22,538
Garages
3
Parking
2 Car Attached Detached Built In
Additional Details Below

Description

A Timeless Princeton Colonial of Rare Distinction. Designed by the renowned Princeton residential Architect and Ecologist, William Magill Thompson. The addition, years later, off the great room, new primary bedroom, mudroom, expanded garage addition, was also carefully designed by the same great Architect whom often created under the name Composing frozen music. This beautiful home sits on over 1.3 acres and is surrounded by preserved farmland and Mercer County Park which includes the extensive Lawrenceville Hopewell Trail system. An apple-picking orchard on one end of the street and Mercer Meadows on the other with a vinyard farm/in between. This quiet, non suburban, farm like vibe is unique as it offers a rare sense of seclusion yet remains centrally located with easy access to the vibrant shops, dining, and culture of downtown Princeton, as well as major commuter routes. The formal entryway sets a refined tone, whereas the sunfilled side entryway offers spacious closets, tiled flooring, powder room, just off the 1,000 square foot, 3 car garage. Just off the formal entry is the stately living room/study, offering beautifully crafted built-in cabinetry w glass doors, wood-burning fireplace, french doors to the lush yard. Don't miss the chefs kitchen with luxurious Neff cabinets and moldings, lovely peninsula island, high-end appliances (Five Star, Miele, Dacor), appliance garage, plenty of pantry space and storage. The eat-in area of the kitchen overlooks the backyard, the formal dining room looks over the spacious front lawn. The seemless flow to the added space introduces the oversized family room with soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, window seats, and frech doors opening to a generous patio, perfect for entertaining. Off the family room stairs lead to one of the basements, this finished area offers living space perfect for home office, home gym, or even 5th bedroom, windows are proper egress. The second floor is a private sanctuary with gorgeous french provencial hard wood floors. The new primary suite impresses with Vaulted Ceilings, stunning gas burning fireplace, beautiful windows that frame the backyard grounds, two generous his-and-her large closets, outfitted with premium wood Neff cabinetry. Luxurious primary bathroom. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms which share a full renovated bathroom. Original primary bedroom with its own private bathroom and wood burning fireplace. Home offers garden design by Garden Makers, Roof is Slate Timberline S

Room Details

Living Room
23 X 13
Dining Room
13 X 13 Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
23 X 40 Granite/Corian Countertops, Breakf
Master
17 X 21 Dressing Room, Two Sinks, Full Bath
Bedroom 2
23 X 13
Bedroom 3
11 X 11
Bedroom 4
11 X 13

Location

Listing Details

Summary
Design Type

Single Family Residence

Architectural Type

Colonial, Custom Home

Parking

2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway, Hard Surface

Interior Features
Flooring

Ceramic Tile, Wood

Basement

Full, Finished, Bedroom, Storage Space, Utility Room, Workshop

Fireplace(s)

Gas, Wood Burning

Interior Features

Blinds, Cedar Closet(s), Drapes- Firealarm, High Ceilings, Shades-Existing, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Library/Office, Bath Half, Living Room Room(s), Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Bath Full, Bath Main, Bath Second, Attic

Appliances

Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater

Exterior Features
Roofing

Asphalt

Lot Features

Abuts Conservation Area, Interior Lot

Exterior Features

Barbecue, Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Insulated Pane Windows, Patio

Utilities
Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Baseboard, Radiant

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water

Private, Well

Additional Utilities

Cable TV, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Gas In Street

Property History

Date
Change
Price

Miscellaneous

Assessment : 0
Zoning: Ep-1
Lattitude : 40.319328
Longitude : -74.729153
MLS# : 2612334R
Views : 15
Listing Courtesy: EXP REALTY, LLC

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