7 Finch Court

Description

This exceptional 5-bedroom, 7 bathroom Federal-style estate on two pristine acres seamlessly blends 19th-century craftsmanship with modern luxury. This estate features a historic brick and cedar sided home with center brick section dating to the 1850s, thoughtfully expanded with a kitchen wing (1988) and primary suite addition (2000). Step inside to discover soaring ceilings, random-width wood floors (some original to the 1850s, others milled from salvaged woolen mill beams), custom millwork throughout, and Venetian plaster walls by renowned Kelly Ingram Finishes in the primary bedroom and dining room. The heart of the home features an open kitchen with granite and butcher block counters, marble backsplash, cherry cabinetry, and high-end appliances including dual wall ovens, warming drawer, and wine refrigerator, anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with custom wrought iron screen, while French doors open from the kitchen, primary bedroom, and TV room to stunning outdoor spaces. The luxurious primary suite boasts soaring ceilings and a spa-like bathroom with steam shower, plus a built-in 300-gallon Sundance hot tub just steps from the bedroom. The crown jewel is the resort-style outdoor living with a heated 30,000-gallon recently replastered inground pool and attached spa, with new stamped concrete decking and paver coping, complemented by a 2003 pool house with half-bath, custom gazebo and benches crafted by David Robinson (creator of structures in Central Park and the National Arboretum), handcrafted wrought iron pool fencing, a 44' x 15' bluestone patio with fieldstone walls, covered brick and stone dining terrace, and wraparound porches with mahogany and sapele hardwood decking. The beautiful garden shed graces the grounds as well as the Belgian block driveway. The detached carriage house offers three-car garage space plus a stunning upper level with full bath, skylights, and unique chestnut flooring salvaged from NJ State Fairgrounds viewing stands, perfect for guest quarters or entertainment space, while additional amenities include a custom heated greenhouse with sapele wood interior, copper gutters and fixtures throughout, mature landscaping with extensive perennial gardens, 5-zone hot water baseboard heat, 4-zone air conditioning, Honeywell WiFi thermostats, tankless hot water system, and expandable security systems"truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a meticulously restored piece of history enhanced with every modern luxury in the desirable Princeton Junction area.