42 Cleveland Ln Princeton, NJ 08540

A broad wraparound mahogany porch detailed with Corinthian columns and an elegant balustrade sets the scene for this Colonial-era home. One can almost imagine the delight that the original Lady of the House must have felt as her horse and carriage first arrived in 1820, long before most of the other homes in Princeton's enviable Western Section were built. Huge 6-over-6 windows, 11 ft. ceilings, and a dramatic 3 story staircase further the sense of grandeur and, after nearly 2 centuries, still present the perfect venue for elegant entertaining. The front-to-back foyer opens to the living room with marble mantle, window bay and French doors to a glorious sunroom, as well as the family room with built-ins and a fireplace of its own. Still another fireplace warms the dining room and all these spaces flow out to the sprawling porch. The butler's pantry leads to the spacious kitchen and breakfast room with doors handy to both the garage and the tiered backyard with pool. Nearby is a handy back staircase and laundry area. Formal and informal powder rooms serve the first floor, while 2 large bathrooms above serve 4 bedrooms, a study with fireplace and an open sitting room. The third floor has an additional full bath outside 2 more bedrooms and a storage room. Celebrate the beauty of the past, as you usher this fine home into the future.