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286 Carter Rd
Princeton NJ, 08540
$6,292,500
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5 Beds
Residential
Built in 1994
Green Valley Farm is a 75-acre country property of privacy and rural beauty ten minutes from downtown Princeton. A one-hour train ride to New York City, it is less than an hour's drive to Newark and Philadelphia airports. There are no restrictions or easements on the property which is comprised of two parcels: 41 acres in Hopewell Township and 34 acres in Lawrence Township which have the potential of subdivision. The farm is surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved or protected contiguous land.
The pre-revolutionary farmhouse was completely renovated in 1993 and again in 2004 to capture a country lifestyle with generous spaces and modern amenities . There is a cathedral ceiling great room with a paneled wall of bookcases, a walk in fireplace, and a century old formal garden. A spacious gourmet kitchen includes a dining area, a large island, and a fireplace sitting area with views out to the pool and meadows beyond. The elegant house is built for comfortable living and entertaining on any scale.
Princeton, NJ is rated among the most desirable places to live and raise children in the US. It is a world class university town with outstanding local private schools, two major hospitals, renowned theater and music and a charming bustling downtown all within a few minutes drive. Green Valley Farm is on of Princeton's premier properties. It is in excellent condition, easy to maintain and enjoys reduced taxes because it is farmland assessed. The tree lined 1/2 mile driveway welcomes one to this unique and lovely property.
NJME296518
MLSⓇ ID
March 15, 2024
Updated
Map
286 Carter Rd
Princeton NJ, 08540
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Cooktop, Range
Floor Description
Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Wood Burning
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Forced Air, Geothermal, Exhaust Fan
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
74.85 Acres
Exterior Features
Balcony
Architectual Style
Colonial
Sewer
Septic Tank
School Information
School District
HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
High School
HVCHS
Elementary School
HOPEWELL E.S.
Other Property Details
Area Name
HOPEWELL TWP
Taxes
$50,319
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
297
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
8
Parking
Attached
Parking Total
8
View
Yes
View Description
Water, Creek/Stream, Pond, Trees/Woods
County
MERCER
Water Source
Well
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
In Ground
Waterfront
Yes
Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Listing Contact: 6095585900
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