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68 LIBRARY PL Princeton, NJ 08540
6 Beds
6 Baths
5,907 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $2,074,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,907 sqft
Price per Sqft $351
Subdivision Western
MLS Listing ID NJME300622
Sold Date 01/22/21
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,907
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1882
Annual Tax Amount $46,307
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.786 Acres
Acres 0.79
Lot Dimensions 185.00 x 185.00
Property Description
Imagine living in a magnificent estate built during the Gilded Age, ideally located just one block from the center of Princeton. Walk to nearby McCarter Theatre, the train, shops and many restaurants! The preeminent architect of his day, Richard Morris Hunt - the designer of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, the Breakers, in Newport, RI and the facade of the Museum of Natural History - designed this home as a gift to the first president of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. Also, Miss Fine started her school, (Princeton Day School) PDS, on the third floor of this home in 1897. This grand brick home has been brought into the modern era by its current owners. The grand 6500+ square foot, 3-story home, with 6+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, and the original lead glass oversized windows has an engaging front porch where you can enjoy cocktails with friends or read a book enjoying a cup of coffee. Very gracious rooms, including the library, living room and dining room have maintained their original charm with intricate plaster ceiling medallions, chestnut pocket doors, millwork and dramatic 12+ foot high ceilings. The central part of the home is the newly renovated chef?s kitchen with a gazebo, breakfast room addition. These rooms are accentuated by the many windows and views from all angles and a 2-sided river rock fireplace which connects to the family room and wet bar. The brick exterior has been completely repointed. This home sits majestically on a manicured .79 acre corner lot. The current owners were presented with the Historical Society of Princeton?s Historic Preservation Award in 2003.
Location
State NJ
County Mercer
Area Princeton (21114)
Zoning R1HP
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Attic, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Other
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 9
Fireplaces Type Brick, Double Sided, Mantel(s), Stone
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Indoor Grill, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Hung,Skylights,Screens,Transom
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Indoor Grill, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Garage Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 12.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 12
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Princeton Regional Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 14-00010 02-00016
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Amanda Jayne Botwood • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
