Welcome to 14 Cottonwood Drive! This exquisite brick front Meridian model is situated on a stunning one acre lot in the exclusive Grand Preserve Community. Meticulously maintained and updated with a spacious, open floor plan, an extraordinary amount of upgrades, special touches, and beautiful decor throughout. A wonderful blend of sophistication and comfort - perfect for today's living. Featuring: gleaming hardwood floors; a dramatic two-story grand entrance hall; elegant formal living and dining rooms with bay window and adjoining French doors; gourmet kitchen with upgraded 42" cabinets, ceramic tiled flooring, granite counters, center island with five-burner Dacor cooktop, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash, Gaggenau double wall ovens and pantry; a delightful, sunny, extended breakfast room with French doors to the lovely gardens; a generous family room that flows from the kitchen and features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace with custom wood mantel and surround and back stairs to the upper level; a private main floor guest/in-law suite with full bath; a discreet study/library; a convenient powder room; and a mud room with its own sink complete the main floor. Upstairs is just as impressive, boasting a luxurious master bedroom suite with tray ceiling, sitting area and walk-in closet; lavish master bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, seamless glass shower enclosure, custom-designed cabinetry, designer tiling and double vanity; three more well-appointed bedrooms; and a full hallway bathroom with tub/shower and double vanity. The magnificent lower level offers incredible additional living and storage space with an amazing 2,000 sq ft finished basement featuring custom built-in cabinetry, a wet bar and counter with pendant lighting, fridge and sink, a half bath, and areas for media (surround sound), exercise, recreation, crafts and play. The basement also includes a custom laundry room with sink and drying area (laundry hook-up facilities are also available on the first floor). The fenced backyard has been perfectly designed for relaxing, playing and entertaining, with an extensive paver patio (with outdoor speakers) offering privacy, seclusion and sweeping lawns and mature trees. Other features include: high ceilings on both floors, wired for speakers on main floor and basement, California closets throughout 1st and 2nd floors, emergency back-up generator, and a two-car side entry garage. A truly exceptional home with an exceptional location across from Mercer County Park, golf course, ice skating rink, athletic fields, nature trails, lake, and more! Top-rated West Windsor-Plainsboro school district. Minutes to major highways, train stations, schools, shopping, restaurants, and downtown Princeton.