Exceptional in so many ways, this Tudor on a magnificent oversized lot in Princeton's Western Section transports you to another time and place. Much care and effort went into the modernization of every level, and the result is a home that's as dependable and practical as they come—yet feels like a storybook romance set in the English countryside. Hand-finished plaster walls and custom-replicated built-ins conceal updated electric, plumbing and heating, plus security and sound systems, while a whole-house generator ensures comfort is never in question. Without these worries, you are free to revel in the splendor of the hand-hewn ceiling beams, paneled oak doors, and rose garden views through metal casement windows. The award-winning kitchen by Spyglass Design features a soapstone sink with polished nickel Perrin & Rowe fixtures. A double Thermador range supports chef-level cooking amid the inviting warmth of a prairie stove. Tile from Paris Ceramics tops a reinforced floor that flows into an indispensable mudroom. A bar is centrally located to serve the large family room, where a TV is hidden over the fireplace, as well as the rebuilt stone terrace with an impressive fireplace of its own. Even the finished basement is ready for entertaining with a temp-controlled wine room and another fireplace. In addition to 5 bedrooms, upper level private spaces include a sunny third-floor hideaway, an office lined with built-ins, and a lounge with a stunning cathedral ceiling...