248 ROCKTOWN LAMBERTVILLE RD Lambertville, NJ 08530

A lovely and inviting home, set on 25.5 acres of woodland with private hiking trails, offers four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, three fireplaces, and a carriage house, all within a short driving distance of Princeton, Hopewell, Flemington and Lambertville, and NJ Transit stations to NYC and Philadelphia. A long and winding drive along neighboring horse paddocks takes you onto the secluded property, where the home is sited perfectly to capture as much natural light as possible through its many oversized windows, glass doors and skylights. Well-maintained brick walkways skirt beds filled with perennials and annuals, and lead to the double-wide front door with leaded glass sidelights, and to the raised Trex deck overlooking the backyard rimmed with woodland. The front entry opens into a two-story foyer with gleaming wood floors and a stunning curved staircase as its focal point. To the left, a sunken living room with vaulted ceiling enjoys wraparound views of the woodlands, and is warmed by a gas fireplace surrounded by black marble. To the right a formal dining room with chair rail and crown moldings leads into the spacious kitchen, with center cooking island (four-burner gas stove with downdraft vent and seating), granite countertops, and a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the back yard and deck. Nearby are the mud/laundry room with sink and cabinetry, and access to the attached two-car garage. The adjoining family room features a wood-burning fireplace, and is flanked by doors leading to the sunroom. Upstairs, the floors are carpeted. Three bedrooms share a hall bath, and the master suite, at the top of stairs, is what you might find at an upscale bed and breakfast. A see-through, wood-burning fireplace is center stage, between the sleeping and sitting areas, and the bathroom features a skylit oversized jetting soaking tub, plus a separate glass-doored shower. A walk-in closet is nearby. The carriage house features three bays, a large workshop, and a loft for storage. 24.5 acres of the property are farmland assessed for forestry, and the homeowners have created and maintained walking trails throughout. Imagine a nice hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing excursion on your own property, followed by a relaxing soak in the four-person hot tub conveniently positioned outside the sunroom, and in nicer weather, a long nap in the hammocks nestled beneath the shaded gazebo.