Description
Nature lovers, gardeners and architecture buffs will all find themselves smitten with this intriguing lakeside home, where owners and their lucky guests can gather together to enjoy the 3.2-acre setting and then retreat to spaces reserved solely for them. Architect John Clarke oriented the Post-Modern home and supporting structures to frame a courtyard garden entry that sets the tone for the extraordinary experience to come. Peaked ceilings, circular windows and geometric built-ins give the home’s open interior a dynamic, yet orderly, feel that delights all who enter. French doors spanning the great room open to a patio embraced by blooms, including wisteria entwined and draped over a pergola. Open the garden gate, cross the meadow, then cast your rod or launch your kayak. Living a healthy outdoor lifestyle is as easy as that! Then, at day’s end, savor a stunning sunset along with a meal prepared in the modern kitchen, renovated in warm wood tones and matte black stone. A sleek professional hood is all that separates pull-up seating from the efficient workspace. The nearby laundry/mud room, enlivened by hand-painted tiles, sports the same custom wood cabinetry. The home’s private areas include a roomy walk-in closet, an up-to-date bath and a tower-like office. The full basement is a clean slate for whatever indoor hobbies you wish to pursue. Follow the path to the guest cottage, where the sunny living space has a sculptural wood stove and an ingenious staircase that leads to a loft bedroom. A private deck completes your guests’ weekend getaway experience. Solar panels ensure efficiency all through the year. Only 3 miles from Main Street in Pennington, 9.3 miles from Princeton, 11 miles from Lambertville, and 12.5 miles to the Hamilton Train Station.
