935 Route 518

Skillman, NJ 08558

Magnificent opportunity to own a 1955 custom built Colonial style home nestled on a 1.35 acre lot in Skillman and set back from the road with a paved, curved driveway. Inviting front entrance welcomes you to the interior, rich with detailed craftsmanship & design. A large front to back living room is light & bright as well as warm & welcoming with a grand brick gas fireplace w/ rustic wood mantle. The rear bay window is designed for window seating or interior garden for those with a green thumb. Additional features include wood ceiling beams, beautiful hardwood floors which carry throughout the first & second floors and access to the screened porch, den & hallway to kitchen. The rich, wood paneled den has built-in cabinets & shelving with saloon doors opening to the 4th bedroom/bonus room which can provide for multiple uses. The eat-in kitchen is light & bright with wood cabinets, windows above the double sink, bay window dining area and access to the back yard, dining room & basement. Formal dining room has front & side yard views and a large storage closet under the staircase. Finishing the first floor is a powder room off the hall. A curved, floating wood staircase twists around the brick wall from the first to second floor. Upstairs find three large bedrooms and a tiled full, hall bath with tub/shower. Bedroom one is very spacious, light & bright and goes front to back with two large double closets. The second bedroom opens to a large floored attic with built in cedar lined closet. Bedroom three is front facing with dressing nook and large closet. A full basement provides for utilities, work shop, storage, laundry with side by side machines & sink and Bilco door access to the back yard. The 1.35 acre property is beautiful each season with mature landscaping & lawn. The deep back yard with two storage sheds. New septic system Dec 2020. Home is convenient to major roads & shopping yet offers a rural setting with farms just a few yards away. Don't miss this rare opportunity, come tour - you will want to make it home!