174 Bertrand Dr

Welcome to the nicest Dutch Colonial in town! This home in the Littlebrook section of Princeton has a brick facade and a side entry garage that adds architectural beauty and curb appeal. It sits on a 0.81 acre lot that backs to township open space, a great spot for neighborhood picnics. You are greeted with a long driveway, upgraded landscaping and a walkway that brings you to a fantastic designer front door. The foyer is large and flanked by a spacious front to back living area and complemented by a large walk-in guest closet on one side. On the left of the foyer is the powder room and the family room. A single turned staircase adds beauty as you enter the foyer. This 3104 sq ft home (per township assessor) has 5 bedrooms and two full baths on the upper level. There are two half baths, one on the main level and one in the finished basement. The living cum dining area has a gas fireplace with nicely built surrounding cabinets, with lighting for your books/priced souvenirs. You can walk out to the patio from the dining area. On the left of the dining area is the breakfast room, which has a wall of cabinets that can store all you need to store. From here too, you can walk out to the patio. The breakfast room is open to the dining area and the kitchen with bar stool seating. The kitchen boasts high end appliances by Subzero, Wolf and Miele, and the countertops are granite. From the kitchen the glass double doors bring you to the family room with a fireplace. This versatile family room could also be used as a formal dining room and the front to back living area could be converted to a great room that could hold a grand piano. The laundry room and through it the two car garage are conveniently located just off the kitchen. On the upper level there are five good sized bedrooms, all with built-in bookshelves, and some with built-in benches, and with generously sized closets. The primary bedroom suite has a full bath with an oversized shower and two walk-in closets and a separate large closet. The hall bath has two pedestal sinks, a tub shower and a built-in closet. Both floors have hardwood flooring and recessed lighting in every room and Comfortex modern-designer blinds. The Basement is finished and recently tiled. It is large enough to fit a Ping pong table, some gym equipment and still have room for a play/family area. It also has a half bath, a walk in closet and two other closets. The storage area in the basement houses the utilities. The backyard patio takes you up a few steps to a large lawn. Where the lot ends in the back and behind the bordering trees is the township open space. The Barbara Smoyer Park with forested areas, playing fields, playground, pond and community garden is close by. Carnegie lake, the Delaware Raritan canal walkway and the bus stop for New York are also nearby. Simply put, this house is a gem in move-in condition. It has the location and amenities you will love. Princeton Schools are highly rated. Sellers are offering a one year warranty. Room sizes are approximate.