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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 None Available
MLS Listing ID NJME2056928
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1742
Annual Tax Amount $85,306
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 9.730 Acres
Acres 9.73
Lot Dimensions 0X0
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Built in 1772 by a Dutch farmer, "The Bouwerie" is one of Princeton's most iconic properties. As a homestead during George Washington's occupation of Princeton, it was renovated in 1991 with meticulous attention to the preservation of its original details: hand-hewn beams, pine flooring, a walk-in Beehive fireplace, stone steps leading to a study and half bath that once housed horses, and a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by period Delft tiles. Reclaimed white-pine and heart-pine flooring, as well as interior and exterior beaded and dentil moldings were employed throughout the new addition to complement the authentic 1700's detailing. Entering through the front door of the home's new addition, one's eye is immediately drawn up to a stunning, artistic stained-glass skylight. Handmade cabinetry, specialty light fixtures, and custom painting abound in the foyer, the elegant living room, the family room, the sunroom, and the powder room. Two wood-burning fireplaces add cozy warmth on chilly days. The main gathering room of the original house has been transformed into a sitting area off of an updated country kitchen, which features a brick enclosed Aga range, pine cabinetry, and a breakfast nook enclosed with hand-carved wooden moldings. Below the kitchen is a finished space perfect for a home theater, playroom, or exercise. The second floor of the original home is accessed by a spiral, wooden staircase and offers fully appointed guest quarters, including two bedrooms, a playroom and two full baths, which can be secluded for privacy through another entrance. Adjoined by an outside deck, the second floor of the addition features three bedrooms, four baths, a laundry room, and a beautiful master suite boasting a sitting area with gas fireplace, dressing room, jetted tub, sauna, a double shower steam room, an exercise alcove, and two outdoor porches. Outside, a large bar-b-que patio area overlooks a pond, while an in-ground hot tub and a 52-foot oval pool with vanishing edge look over a spectacular English knot garden. A wooded path follows a burbling tributary stream from the pond and leads to Stony Brook. In the aesthetic spirit of the original home, the garage was expanded to accommodate four cars and an upper-level office or apartment. The thorough and thoughtful renovation of the The Bouwerie has resulted not only in the valuable preservation of local-history Americana, but also one of the most extraordinary homes in Princeton. Remarkably, the setting is less than 3 miles from Nassau Street with Princeton University just beyond. Come see this extraordinary opportunity.
Location
State NJ
County Mercer
Area Princeton (21114)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Breakfast Room,Sun/Florida Room,Exercise Room,Office,Recreation Room,Bedroom 6,Primary Bathroom
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Sauna,Wainscotting,Walk-in Closet(s),Wet/Dry Bar
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 5
Inclusions Tbd
Equipment Cooktop,Built-In Range,Oven - Double,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
Fireplace Y
Appliance Cooktop,Built-In Range,Oven - Double,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s),Porch(es)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces 4.0
Pool In Ground
Water Access Y
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s),Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Vaulted Ceilings,Wood Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Johnson Park
Middle Schools J Witherspoon
High Schools Princeton
School District Princeton Regional Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 14-04901-00007
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
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