456 Route 518 Skillman, NJ 08558

Structurally sound and classically styled, a bit of dedication will go a long way toward restoring this mid-century Cape Cod on a corner lot near charming Blawenburg. At the heart of the home, find a spacious L-shaped living/dining room with hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, and a tall and wide picture window to frame the view of the woods and fields across the road. A door in the kitchen, which is outfitted with the original solid cherry Well-Bilt cabinetry topped with red laminate counters, offers access to the deep backyard; mature trees at the back provide a shaded area for summer relaxation, while closer to the home, a sun-drenched area is the perfect place for a kitchen garden or outdoor living space. Two bedrooms and a full bath in the hall complete the first level. Upstairs, find two nicely sized bedrooms with new wall-to-wall carpeting. The rooms are light and airy, with cozy spots for reading, relaxing and playing. A hall bath completes this level.Ample storage is available in the full unfinished basement, in the two-car garage which connects to the home by a screened-in breezeway, and in concealed storage beneath the eaves.Located in Skillman, one of Somerset County's more bucolic settings, this home offers a pleasant setting a short drive from Princeton, Hopewell and popular commuter routes. Seller installing new septic.