You CAN have it both ways! Not only is this charming cottage beautifully set on the shores of Brainerd Lake, but historic downtown Cranbury is just a stroll away! With a sweet peaked roof and a brick pathway lined with lush hostas and purple rhododendrons, this rare lakeside gem is one of only 20 homes with shoreline access. Front-to-back light and lake views greet visitors from the moment they step inside. The original charm of hardwood floors and glass doorknobs delights in a sunlit, open floor plan. Brand new stainless appliances update the spacious kitchen, beautifully open to the dining and living rooms, where a brick fireplace curves to the ceiling, adding warm character. An enclosed sun porch is beyond, with glass sliders to the dappled yard and a Dutch door to a convenient main floor bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, a full bath serves 2 sunny bedrooms, the larger with sweeping lake views. Brand new HVAC. A fantastic location for those who have an appreciation for both nature and in-town living!