luxury properties for sale Skillman, United States

On a picturesque 3-acre corner set far off the road, this enchanting home strikes the perfect balance between country charm and modern convenience just a short drive from the vibrant heart of Princeton. The property boasts a delightful main house, a versatile summer guest cottage with a bathroom, and a vast barn that provides bounteous storage for vehicles and machinery. The barn also includes a versatile finished room, ideal for a home office or studio, and a huge loft currently used as a music studio. An ambiance of rustic elegance fills the main house with welcoming warmth. The first-floor primary suite is a serene haven, offering a private bathroom, a skylit hallway lined with multiple closets, and a door to the patio. The family room, with its cozy bar area and built-ins, also has a Dutch door to the outdoors, inviting the beauty of nature inside. Living and dining rooms are more than ample to host holiday gatherings with ease and include a fireplace and a corner china cabinet. On the second floor, each bedroom offers its own personal sanctuary, complete with a private bathroom. The property's country kitchen and eclectic charm are seamlessly integrated with its convenient proximity to Princeton's restaurants, the university, shopping, culture, and theater. With a Princeton mailing address and within the highly regarded Montgomery school system, this is a rare find, a true haven where rustic meets refined. House is being sold strictly as is; please refer to the seller's disclosure. One of the owners is a NJ licensed Realtor.

Holding pride of place atop a gentle hill in a quiet corner of Princeton, a custom-built home stands on a larger-than-usual lot that encourages everyone to get out and live life in the fresh air. Glorious flowering trees shade a stone walkway up to a lighted sport court that can host full-court basketball, tennis, pickleball, hockey... you name it! Just below, a recently added fenced pool is served by a pool house with a kitchenette, bathroom and plenty of shelter from the sun. The gated 2.89-acre lot also has structures for creative play, plenty of grassy areas to run around and ample parking in the beautifully planted circular driveway. A bluestone terrace with a fire pit and grilling area is just beyond French doors lining the back of the house. So, whether you're in the tucked-away study, the fireplace-lit family room or the sunny breakfast area, you're just a step away from outdoor paradise. Indoor spaces, beginning with the stunning foyer, are filled with sophisticated details, like paneled walls, glimmering light fixtures and inlaid wood floors. Even the finished basement, with a gym and full bath, features real hardwood. The fresh white kitchen has all the major must-haves, like a double Viking range and paneled Sub Zero, plus handy extras, such as fridge drawers and a bar area. Custom cabinetry in the adjoining mudroom is just high quality. Up two staircases, each of five bedrooms has a distinctive feel, whether it comes from a cozy alcove or a broad balcony. The bathrooms are all done in marble with the main bath being the largest and most luxurious. In addition to an upper lounge area, a third floor suite with yet another beautiful bathroom is ready for guests, play or a personal getaway.

Welcome to 73 Drakes Corner Road, a captivating blend of charm and space nestled in the heart of Princeton, NJ. This remarkable property offers a quintessential New England Style Salt Box home on a sprawling lot adorned with native and specimen planted trees, open yard, and tall woods. Originally built in 1955, this home has been thoughtfully expanded over the years, embracing its heritage while incorporating a flexible floor plan. Boasting 3 to 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, this home itself affords ample space for comfortable living. The charm of yesteryear welcomes all upon entry and the dramatic living room features a stunning bluestone floor, setting the stage for memorable gatherings or quiet evenings by the fireplace. Throughout the home, pegged oak random-width floors and stone fireplaces, add warmth and character to the living spaces. As the heart of the home, the kitchen offers a perfect blend of functionality and convenience. Immediately open to the breakfast area and overlooking the rear yard, the kitchen is an inviting space for culinary creations and casual dining alike. On the main level, beyond the study, the dining room and the living room, the primary suite, (which offers the ability to be two separate bedrooms with their own exterior entrance) provides a nearby, yet tranquil sanctuary at the end of the day. Two additional bedrooms and baths on the second floor offer as needed versatility. Outside, the enchanting landscape beckons you to explore and unwind. The expansive yard provides plenty of space for outdoor activities, while the surrounding woods offer a connection to nature. Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio or simply relax and soak in the beauty of your surroundings. Conveniently located just 3.5 miles from Nassau Street in downtown Princeton, this property offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. Experience the best of both worlds – the serenity of country living with the amenities of city life just moments away. The house, in need of some TLC, is being sold strictly as-is and represents an extraordinary opportunity. Come see!

This gracious, spacious abode is positively welcoming and thoroughly comfortable in its own skin. A triple-gable roof and red front door create impressive curb appeal. Wood flooring throughout the first floor and on the second-floor landing ensures one room flows seamlessly into the next. High ceilings, crown moldings, trim, and arched windows add to this home’s personality. Dining and living rooms line the front hall, while the kitchen, breakfast room, and the family room with a brick fireplace are adjacent. A laundry room opens to the garage, while a powder room hides in the hall. Four spacious bedrooms are upstairs. The main suite is an oasis of calm with neutral carpeting, a private bath, and a dressing area with a built-in make-up vanity and dresser. The lush, level backyard includes a patio with a granite bar, grill, and outdoor stove. This bright and airy home is sure to please, close to Montgomery's conveniences and Princeton’s cultural amenities. Montgomery schools are the icing on the cake!

Two of the area’s most seasoned design forces, architect Glen Fries and decorator Judy King, teamed up to enhance an historic property’s best attributes and amend the floorplan to reach the height of its potential for elegant modern living and high-style entertaining. The results are spectacular and full of architectural elements and reimagined fixtures you will never see twice. The largest spaces are also the most frequently used: the chef-ready kitchen with appliances posing as furniture, a concrete island that only gets better with age and a great room expansion featuring a monumental stone fireplace, a wet bar and home theater. Quieter private spaces include a first floor study that looks out onto the stone terrace and a library-like office with a covered balcony basking in blooming tree views. The latter is part of the main bedroom suite loaded with enveloping warmth from hand-hewn beams, artisan and antique doors and grasscloth walls. The boutique-style closet received equal attention to detail. Pretty marble bathrooms serve 3 more bedrooms, one with its own dressing area. Even utilitarian spaces are not to be dismissed, like the mudroom with custom-finished doors or a powder room with sculpturesque sink. Last, but far from least, is the party-perfect, 3-bay, barn-style garage with a half bath and stylish gym/office that spills out to the yard, your own bucolic Eden with an arbored path leading to a sweet fenced garden. At the end of the country-quaint stone driveway, it’s less than 3 miles and a single turn to the center of Princeton with several of the area’s finest schools immediately nearby.

In highly sought-after Kings Crossing, this pristine and classic home backs right up to the community clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts, providing leisure at your doorstep all summer long! Inside, gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the formal rooms, leading to an upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A gas fireplace in the vaulted family room adds ambiance to both rooms. A breakfast nook opens to the deck, a serene spot for al fresco dining, while the level backyard, framed by mature trees, is a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Lovingly maintained by its sole owner, this home boasts four bedrooms and two and a half baths. The main suite features both a double closet and a walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom is a relaxation oasis with a corner tub, stall shower, dual sinks, and a makeup vanity. An additional highlight of this home is the spacious loft overlooking the family room below. Whether you envision it as a work-from-home area or a cozy seating nook, this versatile space adapts to your needs. Just a stone's throw away, Montgomery Township Park and its scenic trails invite you to explore the great outdoors, and don’t forget about those stellar Montgomery schools! With its prime location and meticulous upkeep, this home in Kings Crossing is ready to welcome its next lucky owners!

In Princeton Ridge, an admired tree-lined neighborhood of meticulously maintained homes and amenities that encourage outdoor enjoyment, like tennis and no-through streets for jogging and biking, this large, lovely home awaits its new owners. Gracious formal rooms, a family room with a fireplace, a home office, and a first-floor bedroom adjacent to a full bath are all elegantly presented. Inlay wood flooring and custom-painted walls that look more like wallpaper than paint bring personality to these spaces. The kitchen is a chef's paradise, featuring gleaming granite countertops, a spacious pantry, custom cabinets, a 6-burner Viking cooktop, a Subzero refrigerator, double ovens, a wine cooler, and designer lighting. With its ample counter space and casual dining area, this is the perfect place to bring everyone together. A maintenance-free deck overlooks the naturally landscaped yard, backing to private land owned by the HOA. Upstairs, the main bedroom is a serene spot to unwind, with French doors opening into a large sitting room. Its luxurious ensuite bath features a soaking tub, a beautifully tiled shower, and a vanity with vessel sinks. There is also a huge walk-in closet with a hidden safe. Three additional bedrooms and a refreshed hall bath complete the upper level. The partially finished basement has space for any activity, from workouts to hobbies, with storage galore. Additional storage can be found in the three-car garage.

An established neighborhood known for its manicured lots, quiet streets and easy access to downtown Princeton and charming Hopewell Borough was a worthy location for a major home renovation with plenty of high-end perks. There is a reason this special home has had only two owners since being built over 50 years ago. While the exterior has a seamlessly cohesive appearance, the home was significantly expanded to include an inviting family room, dedicated home office and hangout space ideal for the ever-changing pastimes of the younger generation. Traditional features, such as hardwood floors and crown molding, were already in place and guided the aesthetic of new spaces and big-ticket upgrades, like pretty Pella windows. The kitchen, with island seating and chef-worthy appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero, openly looks into a sitting room fitted with built-ins. A brick fireplace, one of three, invites after-dinner lingering in the dining room. Every spotless bathroom is classically styled for enduring appeal, including a powder room near the indispensable mud entry. Located on the first floor, the roomy main suite boasts custom walk-in closets and an exceptionally airy bathroom, where one can take in views of the sprawling, deer-fenced yard from a free-standing tub. On starry nights, opt for a soak in the outdoor spa and enjoy time on the expanded patio or the screened-in porch. Upstairs, a second suite joins two more comfortable bedrooms sharing a hall bath as well as a den fit for work or leisure with a generously proportioned home office around the corner. There is access to the great room from the second floor, but stairs near a side entry also lead up to the bright and lofty space lined with handy storage benches. Don’t miss the finished basement, which houses a second laundry room, an exercise room and a recreation area, useful for a variety of activities. Certainly no afterthought, the oversized garage enhances the property’s curb appeal and has abundant storage in a walk-up loft. Meticulously maintained HVAC systems, a newer water heater and a generator ensure uninterrupted comfort.

In a picturesque and long-established neighborhood, this Thompson-designed Colonial promises a wealth of possibilities for its next owners. While it is being offered strictly as-is, this home boasts solid bones and a myriad of charming features that set the stage for a truly enchanting future living experience. With its classic appeal, the moment you step onto the property with its mature trees and plantings, there’s such a serene sense of ambiance. One of the defining features of this home is its solid construction and architectural integrity, a hallmark of Thompson's timeless design. Hardwood flooring and long sash pane-over-pane windows grace many of the rooms. The center hall layout enhances the home's flow, with the living room extending gracefully from front to back, complete with a cozy fireplace and a glass door leading to the backyard. The dining room offers the perfect setting for hosting gatherings with ease, while the adjacent family room, with its built-ins and sliders to the back, seamlessly blends indoors and out. The kitchen and an adjoining breakfast room are an ideal canvas for a modernized future space. Just bring your design ideas and wish list because the size is here to make all your culinary dreams come true. A sheltered walkway leading to the two-car garage is handy on rainy days and there’s a powder room and laundry to round out the first floor. Four bright and sunny bedrooms are upstairs. The main suite has its own bath, a walk-in closet, and a double closet. The remaining bedrooms share a hall bath. With a little imagination and some fresh paint, this home presents a rare opportunity to transform it into your forever house, tailored to your lifestyle while still preserving the features that make it feel so much like a home.

In the picturesque neighborhood of Princeton Ridge, this home epitomizes luxury living. Situated on one of the most scenic drives in the area, culminating in a serene cul-de-sac setting, here grandeur meets grace. With expansive rooms and exquisite finishes, this home boasts five bedrooms, including a coveted first-floor bed and bath conveniently located near the laundry room and entrance to a three-car garage. A vast array of entertaining spaces are destined to leave guests in awe. From the stately living room to the sun-drenched conservatory, the formal dining room to the sprawling gourmet kitchen, every corner invites conviviality and celebration. The family room, with built-ins and a fireplace, is a cozy spot for casual get-togethers. The second floor hosts four additional bedrooms, each connecting directly to a bathroom. The crowning jewel of this level is the spacious main suite with a reading area perfect for fireside relaxing, plus an oversized walk-in closet and spa-style ensuite bathroom. Downstairs in the lower level, enter a realm of unparalleled entertainment. Here, a state-of-the-art home theater awaits, complete with cinema-style seating within a meticulously crafted, soundproof sanctuary. The rear deck overlooks the beautifully landscaped wooded property. Surrounded by preserved land, this location offers privacy and plenty of room to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Community amenities include tennis courts and public water and sewer, all just moments from the heart of Princeton and acclaimed public and private schools.

This recently renovated home is set upon a gated acre of pristine beauty, with a meticulously curated garden providing a tapestry of roses and a variety of other flowering species. Each plant has been thoughtfully chosen and carefully nurtured, resulting in an inspiring display of colors and fragrances that change with the seasons. The home itself feels new, thanks to a series of recent improvements that give it the allure of new construction. New blonde hardwood floors flow throughout much of the first floor. In a soft and inviting palette, the freshly painted walls reflect the abundance of natural light that pours into every corner of this house. A sunroom off the living room is bathed in light and serves as an ideal home office. The kitchen, with its cozy breakfast nook, is a welcome space to congregate and create. The first floor also has a comfortable bedroom adjacent to a full bathroom. The multi-room finished basement has a full bathroom alongside versatile spaces that can be tailored to your needs—be it playroom, home gym, or entertainment hub. Upstairs, the main suite is cavernous, with an up-to-date bathroom and three spacious closets. Three additional bedrooms share another bathroom. One bedroom hides a delightful secret room, sure to be a cherished hideaway. Outside, a freshly painted deck runs the span of the house and the property backs up to the Autumn Hill Preserve, ensuring peaceful privacy. A garden shed complements the two-car garage, providing ample storage for gardening tools and outdoor equipment. Every inch of this property, from the expansive interiors to the lush gardens, has been designed with care and an eye for detail. Come see!