2 BALDWIN COURT

This elegant, unique home in beautiful Pennington Woods boasts the ideal location, within the walkable borough of Pennington and just a block from the entrance to the Mercer Meadows preserved greenspace trails ideal for exploring with your dog, all while only 6 minutes drive off I-295. This home is nestled on one of the largest lots on the tree-shaded street, with ample side yards and a resort-like enclosed area off the family room/kitchen, with two layers of decking, steps down to an oversized 50' long lap pool framed by blue stone, beautiful gardens, privacy fencing, and a gated pergola intertwined with mature wisteria. Inside the home, an unusually flowing floor plan balances open-concept design with gentle distinction between the dining room, family room/library, and living space. The first floor has hardwood and tile flooring. The sunken living room has a gas fireplace flanked by large windows and a vaulted ceiling with fan, and the dining room is open and overlooks the living room making for open space where everyone can enjoy the view of the fireplace. The family room/library has a wood-burning fireplace with a wall of built-in bookcases, sliding doors to the deck and a natural flow into the renovated kitchen with custom hand-hewn cabinets of natural wood, center island accomodating stools, garden window over the sink for herbs, Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator and a wall of custom-built wood floor-to-ceiling cabinets for dishes and crockery. The laundry/mudroom has additional storage and opens to the two-car side-entry garage. Completing the first floor is an study/bedroom with a full bath. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a sitting room, walk-in closet, updated master bath and a wall of custom cabinets and shelves. Down the hall is a Jack-a€˜nd-Jill suite (two bedrooms with a full bathroom between them, one room sporting a built-in desk and work space) and a hall closet with a door that opens into a walk-in attic. Updated systems, including Nest thermostat system and Ring doorbell. Pets allowed with pet fee: 1-2 cats, and/or 1 dog. A quick tour takes you to the charming main street of Pennington, including the public elementary school, with the public middle and high schools only a mile distance. Close to Princeton University and other area universities, BMS, Merrill Lynch and Capital Health with nearby access to I-95, Rt 1 and Hamilton and Princeton Junction train stations.