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et on two acres in Readington’s prestigious Stanton Ridge enclave, a magnificent custom-built Colonial Farmhouse is beautifully finished in stone and cedar clapboard. This spectacular home offers nearly 6,500 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and four-and-one-half baths. Built in 1999, with extensive updates in 2009/2010 including a new designer lower/ground level that is in keeping with the home’s sophisticated and traditional tone. This Colonial borders the 17th hole of the Stanton Golf Course, with a tree line providing a natural wood buffer for privacy. An appealing covered wraparound mahogany front porch is a welcoming design element, and it joins other outdoor gathering spaces including a rear screened-in sun porch, maintenancefree composition deck and paver patio. The acreage is enhanced by extensive professional landscaping, a hand-laid stone wall and front paver walkway. Front cedar shutters and a copper roof over the front porch are charming touches. Interior highlights include custom molding treatments, nine or ten-foot ceiling heights, a total of thirty two solid Alder wood doors, French doors, custom lighting and carpeting, hardwood flooring and custom wrought iron balusters accenting three staircases. The home showcases an extensive use of deep millwork including ten-inch crown moldings. A two-story foyer serves as a dramatic point of entry to this traditional Colonial. Oak hardwood flooring, a curved staircase, high peaked ceiling featuring an antiqued bronze and alabaster chandelier with ceiling medallion and a large picture window topped by a circle top window above the front door contribute to this stylish area. A double set of French doors reveals the living room, where a transom-topped bay window, granite-clad gas log fireplace and wide crown moldings are harmonious design elements. In the formal dining room, details include a transom-topped bay window, antiqued bronze and alabaster chandelier and a butler’s pantry area. Gathering spaces continue in the family room where the focal point is a welcoming stone wall gas log fireplace. Beamed ceilings add dimensional interest overhead. A thoughtfully designed home office/sun room features beamed cathedral ceilings, multiple transom-topped windows, a walk-in closet and slider access to the deck. Magnificent amenities characterize the spacious chef’s kitchen. Oak floors, a large walnut-finished center island - breakfast bar capped in granite, faux finished maple cabinets topped by granite counters, decorative ceramic tile backsplash, a built-in desk area and pantry closet are among the upscale features. State of the art stainless steel appliances from Miele™, Jenn-Air™ and KitchenAid™ streamline meal preparation. A sunfilled breakfast area provides transom-topped French doors with views and access to the rear deck and yard. Near the kitchen is the powder room featuring wood flooring, crown molding and wood vanity with sink, a back hall area with service entrance, built-in bead board cubbies, a coat closet and mud room with slate floors, granite counters and laundry hook-ups completing this level. Upstairs, a grand master suite of rooms takes center stage. The spacious bed chamber features a beamed tray ceiling, wide crown moldings and oak floors. A magnificent room-sized walk-in closet is designed with custom-created wood built-ins, drawers, shelving, a chandelier and three windows providing natural light. Luxurious details in the master bath such as a granite-framed Jacuzzi™ bath, oversized honed marble double shower with glass door, marble tile floors, dual sink vanity, sky lit and vaulted ceilings and a bay window give this space a spa-like feel. The remaining bedrooms featuring carpeting, crown molding and walk-in closets fitted with built-ins are spacious and light-filled. The in-law wing features custom carpeting, picture window, wide crown molding, spacious closets and a luxurious (2009) spa bath with ceramic tile flooring, double sink wood vanity and separate dressing vanity topped by honed marble, honed marble floor with tile walls steam room shower with rain shower spray. The completion of the finished lower level in 2009, added about 2,000 square feet of which 1,300 square feet is ground level of additional living space to this remarkable home. Its full height, nine-foot ceiling, abundance of windows and walk-out access make it a wonderful area for casual and stylish entertaining. Complete details and photos are on the back of this brochure. The home’s attached three-car garage features commercial-grade vinyl tile floors, faux-finished garage doors, bike and boat racks, cabinetry and a peg board. Hardwood flooring has been refinished throughout the entire residence, while other important features such as extensive recessed lighting, many chandeliers, a speaker system in select rooms and outdoor areas, Andersen™ windows, and attic storage enhance the long list of amenities. Among the state-of-the-art home systems are three zones of natural gas forced hot air heat and central air conditioning, humidifiers, two hot water heaters, a comprehensive home security system, invisible fencing, well water and community septic. Readington Township measures about 48 square miles, making it the largest township in Hunterdon County. It was created by Royal Charter of King George II in 1730, and was the first new township created after Hunterdon became a county. Outdoor activities can be enjoyed locally at Round Valley and Spruce Run recreation areas. Located a short distance from Interstate 78, this Colonial is also convenient to shopping, dining and cultural events in the area.