188 Christol ST Metuchen, NJ 08840

No detail was missed in the complete renovation of this gorgeous home in desirable Metuchen, NJ. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, along with an office, gourmet kitchen and a variety of living spaces, this custom home offers the complete package: a home in which to live, work and play, built to the highest standards. Set back on an almost half-acre, landscaped lot on a quiet, dead-end street, the home maintains the character of this established neighborhood, combining the brick and stone finishes of the original home, with contemporary-styled design choices for the renovation and addition, including new windows, roof and siding throughout. The original slate walkway leads you to the front door, and once inside, you'll love the open floorplan filled with natural light from the abundance of windows throughout the home. Oak flooring provides a natural flow from the inviting living room to the open dining and family rooms, and to the gourmet kitchen, the heart of the home. Custom maple cabinetry, upgraded granite countertops, top-of-the-line stainless appliances, a two-tiered island workspace and walk-in pantry, will thrill even the most discerning chef. A spacious office with original slate flooring and exposed brick, includes a built-in desk, offering a unique work-from-home alternative. On the opposite side of the home, 3 spacious bedrooms offer respite from the day's activity, including 2 full, updated baths, one of which is en suite in the first bedroom. Venturing upstairs, you enter a great room, offering a variety of options to fit your lifestyle, as well as 2 additional bedrooms and convenient upstairs laundry room. An enormous primary bedroom sits apart from the main space, with a gorgeous, en suite bath, two walk-in closets and bonus sitting room/office. A second roomy bedroom completes the 2nd floor and includes a Jack & Jill full bath, opening to the great room. Downstairs, the partially finished, walkout basement offers more living space options, an updated half bath, tons of storage space, 2nd full laundry area, and provides access to the roomy 2 car garage and oversized driveway. The allure of this home continues outside, with your own resort-like backyard! Original slate steps lead from the covered deck to an expansive patio area, with numerous dining and relaxation sets, as well as a large, lush lawn area with mature landscaping. These surround an inviting, in-ground, heated pool and charming cabana. You won't ever want to leave, but if you do, you'll be a short distance from schools, shopping, transportation and more, including Metuchen's idyllic Main Street, with unique shops and restaurants, convenient NJ Transit train station for easy access to NYC & Philadelphia and of course, highly-rated schools. Want to know more? Don't miss the features list and 3D tour for even more details about this amazing home!