Welcome to beautifully landscaped 961 Canal Rd! 2,340 sq ft home on a tranquil 1.88 acre fenced property. Located on a historic road in the Griggstown section of Franklin Twp w/ Princeton mailing address. This property is the one you have been waiting for! Enter through the foyer to the family room with a wood fireplace and custom made shelving. Off the family room there is a beautiful sunny kitchen with an eat-in area, all BRAND NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, granite countertop, gas cooktop and access to the powder room, laundry area and finished TWO CAR GARAGE with a skylight, previously used as an art gallery. Off the kitchen is the dining room and formal living room. The dining room opens through the french doors to a beautifully paved stone work terrace and private and enclosed backyard and gorgeous view of large pond. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms. The large master bedroom has a master bathroom and walk-in closet. One of the bedrooms upstairs has a sliding door overlooking the large and fully enclosed back yard as well as the picturesque pond. Another full bathroom is upstairs as well. The whole house has been FRESHLY PAINTED with subtle, warm colors. All the OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS have been refinished. The house features top shelf ANDERSEN WINDOWS except for the kitchen. NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM has been installed in June 2022, NEW ABOVE GROUND OIL TANK, NEW ROOF, PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING, WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR (20 kilowatts), AUTOMATIC OUTSIDE (LED) LIGHTING. This country retreat is located just north of Princeton in the Griggstown section of Franklin Township and within walking distance of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. This location will capture your heart for year round or weekend living. Just minutes to Princeton, New Brunswick, NYC train and major highways.