51 Patton Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540

An extraordinary modern home guided by the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement showcases the beauty of natural materials and artisan-made details throughout a meticulously planned interior. Princeton Design Guild completed the project in 2011. Soon after, it was featured on the annual Princeton House Tour, an invitation for all to come appreciate the combination of exotic woods sourced from around the world, as well as lovely treetop views of the historic neighborhood edging Princeton University campus. The memorable details begin right at the front door decorated with celestial-themed inlays. Custom Loewen windows, handsome built-in storage and a stacked stone fireplace set the scene in the living room, which is unmarred by a TV, thanks to an ingenious hidden lift. The kitchen features distinctly grained rainforest marble atop Koa and Zebrawood cabinetry. A charcoal gray Viking range and separate warming drawer, instant hot and filtered water as well as an integrated Miele coffee station are some of the high-end appliances that have been serviced like clockwork. From the dining room, step through extra-tall glass doors to a terrace paved in rainbow sandstone perched above the newly fenced lawn edged with evergreen holly trees. You can also enjoy a view of the streetscape from a balcony off the main bedroom suite. A built-in workstation, a steam shower within the all-marble bath, Electrolux laundry appliances and a completely tricked out dressing room converted from th