120 Ridgeview Cir, Princeton, NJ, 08540

This artfully designed contemporary home, conveniently situated on what may be the quietest street in all of Princeton Ridge, has a hidden-in-the-woods feel. The property is a manageable 1.5 acres, but the natural privacy provided by a canopy of mature trees and unspoiled surroundings impart a sense of boundlessness. Listening to the birds while sitting in the screened gazebo beneath the breeze of a ceiling fan or watching sunlight filter through the leaves while relaxing on the balcony are magical moments. A covered brick walkway lined with storage connects the roomy garage to the hand-carved mahogany front door, a hint at all the special touches to come. Cedar walls, exposed brick and imported design elements add one-of-a-kind warmth to the whole interior. Past the foyer’s powder room and office, the house opens up with a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. A double-sided brick fireplace pairs perfectly with pegged oak floors and delineates the living and dining rooms. Hand-painted Mexican Talavera tiles liven up a bar alcove, as well as the efficiently laid out kitchen. In the nearby sunroom, an ingenious recycling station makes it just a little easier to live responsibly. You’ll be delighted to discover more vintage Talavera tile adding lively color to the skylit bathrooms upstairs. Of the four total bedrooms, three open to the balcony, while the primary also boasts a fireplace, sky-high clerestory windows and a dressing area. For the hobbyist, artist or fitness enthusiast, a separate workshop/studio with double glass sliders is an ideal refuge.