38 PARDOE RD Princeton, NJ 08540

With romantic, manicured grounds worthy of a European manor house, this very gracious Western Section home has beautifully and lovingly evolved over time, in part due to a major renovation by 2 renowned local architects. Finely-crafted spaces treat guests to refined comfort with "wow" factor. Hand-painted Chinoiserie wallpaper adds elegant whimsy to the front entry hall and staircase; through-light, fireplaces, and built-in bookcases fill grand living and family rooms; the formal dining room sparkles with a granite and glass butler's pantry and adjoining cherry kitchen. Creative endeavors can be indulged in a craft room with soapstone counters, and a music room opening to one of two pergola-topped patios overlooking a sprawling lawn with lush flower gardens, burbling fountain, and a swimming pool with a storybook pavilion. On the 1st floor, guests can enjoy a suite and a library with a full bath; take the back staircase to a glass-topped landing and 3 bedrooms that include a palatial vaulted master suite with a study and his/her walk-in closets.