Status: Closed
MLS#: NJME313794
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: Glen Afton
County: MERCER
At the city's far northwestern edge, between the river and canal, beyond which stretch the velvet links of Trenton Country Club, lies âGlen Aftonâ, an idyllic village, laced with narrow, gently winding tree lined streets and is home to one of Trenton's oldest civic associations. It is here you will find this exceptional, vintage, 4-bedroom center hall colonial, 2138 sq ft spotlighting 9 ft ceilings, classic archways and moldings, open railed staircase and oak floors. Across three floors of living, fine details such as original paneled doors, brass knobs and skeleton key covers add to the charm. Main level features: Sweeping entry foyer with guest closet. Elegant living room with brick fireplace, decorative mantle and dual built-in bookcases. Enjoy uncrowded comfort in the spacious formal dining room with built in china cabinets and adjacent sun-lite enclosed porch. Sophistically updated to modern standards, the kitchen, recently renovated, is as functional as it is stylish with crisp white raised paneled cabinets, quartz counter tops and Elite Samsung appliances. Chic updated powder room. 2nd floor features: Gracious master bedroom with 3 closets, one a large walk-in could be converted to a master bath. 2 additional roomy bedrooms with new custom main bath highlighting shades of gray. Plus a bonus 7 X 7 office/media area. 3rd floor features: Custom finished attic with endless possibilities as 4th bedroom, family room, office or studio. Full, unfinished basement hosts laundry, loads of storage and modern utilities. Private terraced rear yard for entertaining family and friends. Expansive 2 car detached garage with loft storage and an abundance of off-street parking. All appliances are included AND the home's original photograph. Located close to the Delaware River and 1 block to the Raritan Canal towpath its perfect for the runners, bike and kayak enthusiasts. Just minutes from the New Jersey State House, Museum and Library plus the sporting and entertainment areas of Arm and Hammer Park and Cure Insurance Arena. Jump in the car for a scenic ride to the idyllic towns of Washington Crossing, Yardley, Lambertville and New Hope along the Delaware River. Capital Health, Merrill Lynch and College of New Jersey are 10 minutes away. Close to transportation, Trenton Mercer Airport, The West Trenton, Hamilton, and Princeton Junction train stations. Easy access to I-95, I-295, Routes 1, 29 and 206. Well positioned between Philadelphia and New York City, "The Glen" still remains one of the city's most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods with the renewed interest in vintage American architecture which still enjoys a special location surrounded as it is by natural beauty with its out-of-doors recreational opportunities as the founders originally intended.