4 Players Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540

This Tuscan-inspired residence artfully unites Old World craftsmanship with the most luxurious modern offerings. Five years from inception to completion, the result is a marriage of spaces fit for the grandest level of entertaining and private sanctuaries offering a true retreat for family life. All-natural processes and antique materials are incorporated throughout achieving an authentic patina. French-baked oak flooring in painstakingly intricate patterns and barrel ceilings of reclaimed brick adorn living spaces and corridors; mosaic floor medallions and hand-carved limestone mantels ornament the formal areas. Tuscan lime plastering, a centuries-old technique applied inside and out, ensures that all 16,000 plus square feet of this magnificent dwelling will only improve with age. Beyond the fountain courtyard entrance are the living room and grandly proportioned reception hall with groin vaulted archways opening to a 24' ceiling. A full commercial kitchen below facilitates catering for the largest affairs and a loggia, with outdoor fireplace, encourages leisurely feasts. A fully-equipped bar opens to the outdoors, as well as to the family room. Adjoining are the circular breakfast room and stunning kitchen that combines state-of-the-art appliances with a traditional brick oven. The beloggia includes a Great Room with leaded glass windows looking into the exposed brick wine cellar. A Pompeii-inspired theater, ventilated cigar room and frescoed spa serve for leisurely pursuits. Past the formal library and a tucked-away office, a trompe l'oeil wall detailing the main level master suite has graced the covers of renowned design publications. Lavish appointments dress the bath and dressing rooms. An elevator and two plaster staircases with 123 hand-carved balustrades lead to four bedroom suites, each one washed with hand-applied finishes. Sited on 3 + acres of wooded groves and sprawling lawns dotted with fig trees, the house stands directly opposite Princeton's celebra