43 Van Kirk Rd

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 & 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 Select Williamsburg Marvin windows and doors, back-up generator, Unfinished bsmt offers bilco doors to yard, cedar closet to store precious items, a workshop area, 2 Roth double insulated 275 gallon fuel oil tanks, 4 zone heating and cooling, CAT 5 wiring. Located close to highways, NYC & Philly. Select area private schools, if important. This beautiful home is ready for it's new love. *Natural Gas in the street can be converted.