Designed and built by one of Hopewell Valleys most respected craftsmen, and owned by the same family since, this 1951 ranch is a tribute to wood artistry, with built-in cabinetry and bunk beds, box beams, and cleverly concealed storage spaces. At the front of the home, a combined dining/living room with fireplace, bookcases and wood-paneled walls offers a warm welcome. To the left, a hallway leads to three bedrooms, which share a hall bath. Two bedrooms have built-in bunk beds and cabinetry, and a laundry room is tucked into a corner of one. The main bedroom has a private powder room, and an abundance of custom cabinetry. The eat- in kitchen offers more custom cabinetry and plenty of storage, including a pull-out drawer equipped with a built-in blender and mixer; and a staircase to the basement, which is outfitted with a woodworking area and traditional darkroom for developing film. A door to the side yard opens to an oasis which is fenced in and features a custom built-in pool with poolside perimeter seating for large groups, an outdoor dining area, cabana, decks, outdoor changing area and impeccable landscaping. A sunroom at the back of the home (perfect for a greenhouse) offers access to the kitchen and backyard, dotted with mature evergreens and deciduous trees underplanted with lily of the valley, bleeding hearts and other shade lovers. A freeform railing handcrafted from Pennsylvania cherry provides support from the deck to the yard. In the front yard, there are pocket gardens, a cleverly repurposed tree stump hugged by a vined living sculpture, and a sitting area with a view of the road the perfect place to relax, unwind, and watch the world go by. The sun and shade gardens surrounding this home are mature and well planned, offering up vistas that alternate from quirky to elegant and back again. There are garden rooms for quiet contemplation, and open spaces for boisterous gatherings. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and calm, like getting a hug from Mother Nature. Nearby is a garage with two parking areas, and a potting shed. Location wise, the home is ideal, with the middle and high schools across the street, the library and downtown amenities within strolling distance, and the bonus of easy commuter access to routes 31, 95 and 295. The buyer to be responsible for septic