205 Christopher Drive

Description

One of only a few properties in Ettl Farm with a pool! A charming Madison model sits on .65 acres of open sunshine during the day that provides fabulous star and moon-gazing views by night. Impressive curb appeal as this home sits high on the lot with a front circular driveway and a three car, side-entry garage with additional driveway parking. This center entrance colonial opens to a two-story foyer with a large palladium window and a butterfly staircase with a first level flow of rooms boasting nine foot ceilings with hardwood and tile flooring. The formal living and dining rooms have extra long windows and palladium's above for added natural light in the front of the house. The back of the house features an open two-story family room with a handsome floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with skylights above, to the left, a set of glass French doors open to a private study with a full wall of built-in bookcases and cabinets below with a second set of glass French doors opening in to the front living room. On the opposite side of the family room, a knee wall allows views into the cheery kitchen which has been renovated with cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, a center island with a breakfast bar and a large breakfast room with skylights above. A second staircase from the kitchen leads to the upper level and a French door off the breakfast room opens to the rear deck overlooking the backyard and pool area. A mudroom/laundry room off the kitchen has doors to the backyard and the three car garage, a powder room in the main foyer completes this level. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a generous size sitting room, bedroom area, dual walk-in closets and a second spacious and private study with built-in cabinets and counter space, the master bathroom has a vaulted ceiling dual vanities, soaking tub and shower. A princess suite with a walk-in closet and its own private bath is followed by a Jack-N-Jill suite (two more bedrooms) that share a private and updated bathroom with natural light through a center window. The cat-walk offers great views of the two-story rooms below with your choice of front or back stairs. The lower level is for fun and games where room for a gym, ping-pong table, sitting and dining area are offered complete with a half bath and sliding glass doors to a walk-up staircase to the outside. The backyard is open and fully fenced with a deck, pool, a shed, lawn and garden areas all backing to open space with a walking path that leads to the community tennis courts. Recent updates include: Roof 6yrs.-Kitchen renovation 6 yrs.- Generator 6 yrs. -Pool 4 yrs.- (one) HVAC system-2 yrs. -full bath up-3yrs. Located in the Johnson Park School district and minutes to town and Princeton University, this property offers just the right amount of space for in-home work and schooling. Easy access to Rt.1. I-95, Turnpike and train stations. Top rated public and private schools makes this an easy choice.....