luxury houses with reception room for sale Mercer County, United States

From the circular driveway punctuated by a fountain, this custom home makes an impressive first impression, but it is the thoughtful design for entertaining that truly sets it apart. A broad center hall introduces high ceilings, elegant wainscoting and a turned staircase flanked by formal rooms. The living room shares a see-through fireplace with a handsome wood-paneled office, where abundant windows bring in natural light. A first-floor bedroom and full bath create comfortable accommodations on the main level. The family room, with another fireplace, connects easily to both the kitchen and sunroom, where atrium doors open to the patio. The kitchen is designed for serious cooking and entertaining, with two large islands and an oversized side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator, plus a convection oven and warming drawer. Just beyond, a separate scullery can be closed off and includes a professional-style Wolf range and hood, secondary Sub-Zero, generous prep space and its own patio door. A back staircase completes this exceptionally well-planned part of the home. Upstairs, the living space continues with a loft, secondary family room with a fireplace and a conveniently located laundry room. The primary suite is expansive, with its own fireplace, sitting room, enormous boutique-style dressing closet and two bathrooms, including one with a whirlpool tub and a shared shower for two. Each of the three additional second-floor bedrooms connects directly to a bathroom. The third floor provides a sixth bedroom and private bath, while the finished lower level was made for fun, with a wet bar, full bathroom, game room and home theater with seating for nine included. With gathering spaces on nearly every level and an impressive balance of polished entertaining areas and behind-the-scenes functionality, this is a home designed to host beautifully.

For those who prefer single-level living, yet refuse to sacrifice space or style, this sprawling ranch on a quiet cul de sac delivers. Renovated inside and out by a talented decorator and designer, every inch wows and every space works. Special touches that only a true professional could nail are found throughout, like the built-in wall of storage that brings a pop of vibrant color to the living room or the crisp white wood walls wrapping the den. Only the best time-tested materials were used in the bathrooms and in the well-lit, eat-in kitchen featuring a lengthy center island. Just outside, lush plantings surround a pergola-sheltered patio that accommodates all your guests for al fresco meals. The dining room, just as big, is ideal for holiday dinners with a cozy fireplace at one end. Some may opt to use this sizable space as the family room, attesting to the flexibility of the dynamic floor plan. Those with frequent guests, or perhaps an au pair or caregiver, will love the comfortably large suite that’s separated from the main bedroom wing. A skylit corridor culminates with the primary suite offering a cleverly integrated work station, a luxurious bathroom tiled floor-to-ceiling in carrera marble, separate organized closets and access to a pretty side patio edged with boxwoods. Another fully tiled bath serves two more beautifully appointed bedrooms. Even the powder room feels like a marble-clad jewel box. A two-car garage with storage loft and a generous driveway lined with flowering crepe myrtle complete the 1.39-acre property, which is just 3.5 miles from downtown with a Princeton address. Owner is NJ Licensed Real Estate Agent.

Experience a rare blend of modern design and historic charm in one of Princeton’s most iconic homesteads. A dramatic, comprehensive renovation and expansion have transformed this property into a spacious, light-filled residence perfectly designed for contemporary life. The home’s core, which holds a connection to the area's history dating back to 1742, has been carefully preserved, but its current state is a world away from its original farmhouse origins. This remarkable, one-of-a-kind residence is formally known as The Bouwerie. Inside, the seamless integration of past and present is immediately evident. Original details like hand-hewn beams, wide pine floors, and a walk-in beehive fireplace bring warmth and character, while the sheer scale and flow reflect modern sensibilities. The newer wing, which begins with a welcoming entry beneath a striking stained-glass skylight, dramatically opened the floor plan. This addition created space for a formal living room, sunroom, family room, and powder room, all featuring handcrafted finishes and custom cabinetry. The country-style kitchen bridges the two eras beautifully with a brick-enclosed Aga range and custom pine cabinetry. Below, a finished lower level offers flexible space for a media room, gym, or playroom. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is a luxurious retreat with its own sitting area, gas fireplace, dressing room, jetted tub, sauna, double steam shower, and two private porches. The original second floor provides two additional bedrooms and a whimsical bonus room with a private entrance, ideal for guests. Outdoors, the resort-like grounds are equally impressive. A stone patio with a built-in BBQ overlooks a tranquil pond. A 52-foot vanishing-edge pool, an in-ground hot tub, and a formal English knot garden create a private oasis. The four-car garage has also been reimagined, with a finished upper level perfect for an office, studio, or guest suite. The nearly 10 acres could be suitable for additional uses, such as horses and various recreational interests. Thoughtfully expanded and designed to support modern living, come experience how convenience and history live beautifully side by side, just three miles from Nassau Street and Princeton University. Some photos are virtually staged.

One-level living gets an especially appealing setting in Enchantment at Hamilton, where this two-bedroom, two-bath home occupies a premium lot at the top of a cul-de-sac with no neighboring home on one side. Green views add to the sense of breathing room, particularly from the 3-season glass patio enclosure; the one and only owner extended the living space beyond the great room with the recent porch addition. Inside, an open floor plan keeps everyday spaces connected while still providing a separate dining room when the occasion calls for it. The spacious kitchen includes plenty of room for cooking and gathering, along with a casual dining area that flows naturally into the main living room. The bedroom arrangement gives each room its own measure of privacy. A guest bedroom sits beside a full hall bath, while the primary suite includes a private bathroom and not one but two walk-in closets. The laundry room is conveniently positioned near the attached two-car garage, keeping everything needed for daily life on a single floor. A newer roof adds another important update. The HVAC and hot water heater are only 2 years young. The refrigerator as well as the washer and dryer are also newer. Beyond the house, Enchantment at Hamilton offers the amenities that make 55+ living so appealing. The gated community centers around a clubhouse with a fitness center, library, billiards and gathering spaces, while outdoors there’s a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, gardens, trails and a scenic pond.