This gracious young 5 bdrm/4.5 bath brick-front Colonial includes numerous quality features & upgrades distinguishing it from the norm. The nearly 5 acres of park-like property was designed by a landscape architect and is in a highly desirable Skillman neighborhood close to Princeton & top schools! Exterior features include a sweeping driveway, parking for 5 cars, brick walkways, custom lighting, full masonry fireplace, copper roofs over bays in DR and Kitchen, 19 zone sprinkler system, and whole house automatic generator and surge protection. Plenty of room for a pool, there is an oversized 3 car garage & huge, dry walk-out unfinished basement. Upon entering this spacious home, you are welcomed by gleaming H/W floors thru-out with custom Pella windows providing views from every room. Massive 2-story palladium-windowed foyer centrally connects LR, DR, FR, Library & Gourmet Kitchen providing good open design and seamless flow without sacrificing intimate spaces. Professional grade stainless appliances include Sub-Zero refrigerator, DCS 6 burner gas stove w Venezia hood, DCS wall oven and microwave & Bosch dishwasher. Custom cherry cabinetry, walk-in pantry, hand-glazed tile back splash and custom tile floor grace the kitchen/adjoining breakfast room opening to the 1200 sq ft Brazilian walnut (IPE) deck. Heart of home is 2-story FR featuring floor to ceiling brick architectural fireplace with hand-made cherry mantle & windowed walls, offering year-round views. 1st floor guest en-suite allows visitors complete privacy. Front and back staircases lead to the 2nd level and includes a large private Master Suite with tray ceiling, sitting room and a 20 ft walk in closet. A custom-tiled bath with Jacuzzi, frameless shower, dual sinks and private commode room complete the suite. 2 other bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet share a large hall bath with dual sinks and separate tub/commode room while a princess suite with own bath complete the 2nd level. All 4.5 baths have granite counters w under-mount sinks. All rooms are spacious and evidence quality construction and architectural features that enhance the beauty of this home. Recently painted in a contemporary neutral palette, custom window treatments are included throughout. First-floor laundry/mud room opens conveniently to the deck. This home defines the term "move-in ready." The rear property spans Rock Brook with winter water views and adjoining Skillman Park offering add'l recreation.