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Princeton,NJ 08540
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Western
MLS Listing ID NJME2054802
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1840
Available Date 2025-02-22
Annual Tax Amount $84,526
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.050 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
On a corner lot in the heart of the famous Western Section, a mere half-mile from
bustling downtown and Princeton University's world-class campus, astonishing
artistry and a fascinating history combine for a home like no other. As refined as
it appears from the courtyard entry, it only gets more impressive as you continue
through the array of rooms discovering storied mantelpieces, carved woodwork
and imported fixtures along the way. The deep grounds also never fail to surprise
and delight all who are lucky enough to spend a day relaxing by the Roman-style
pool or dining on the stone terrace. The lawn and formal garden have even
hosted tented celebrations for hundreds with ease. The 1840 house welcomes
you into the foyer, where a mural's softly colored tree branches reach toward an
unusually high ceiling. The living room is large enough for a combination of
seating areas or even billiards, as the current set-up shows. Pocket doors allow a
view of the library's elaborately detailed woodwork while seated in the classically
styled dining room. Plenty of sunshine and radiant heat keep the marble-clad
family room from ever feeling chilly. New quartz countertops freshen up the crisp
white kitchen with a wealth of storage around every turn. A breezeway connects
the three-car garage and leads to a pool house like no other, where glass and
crystal creations custom-made in Paris by the artisans of Lalique conjure a
magical underwater fantasy world. Carved sea creatures whimsically watch over
the gathering space served by a full kitchen, wine cellar and bathrooms worthy of
Poseidon himself! Above, a playroom/gym provides plenty of space for healthy
indoor recreation. The upper levels of the main house hold seven bedrooms
served by five baths. The largest and airiest of those bedrooms radiate from the
light-filled landing, along with an office beyond fanlight-topped pocket doors. The
main suite has it all: dressing room, fireplace, marble bath, sunroom and a deck
overlooking a trickling water feature and stunning trees that put on an autumnal
show. This is your chance to leave your mark on one of the Western Section's
finest showplaces.
Location
State NJ
County Mercer
Area Princeton (21114)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Library,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Sun/Florida Room,Exercise Room,Great Room,Laundry,Other,Office,Bedroom 6,Additional Bedroom
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air,Zoned
Cooling Central A/C,Zoned
Flooring Wood,Ceramic Tile,Tile/Brick,Heated,Marble
Fireplaces Number 5
Inclusions Refrigerator, washer. dryer
Equipment Cooktop,Oven - Wall,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Dryer,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s),Balcony
Parking Features Inside Access
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Partially
Water Access N
Roof Type Metal,Slate
Building
Lot Description Corner,Level,Front Yard,Rear Yard,SideYard(s)
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Vaulted Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools Princeton
High Schools Princeton
School District Princeton Regional Schools
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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