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48 Elm Ridge Rd

Pennington NJ, 08534

$2,930,000


Sold

CLOSED

6 Beds

6 Baths

Residential

Built in 1902

Sycamore Creek is a s ecret hideaway of unmatched natural beauty and private tranquility. For well over a century, the original farmhouse and its 3-story barn stood nearly unchanged beside 2 picturesque ponds and the gently flowing waters of Stony Brook. Thanks to preserved surroundings, the bucolic ambiance of the 31+ acres can remain forever this unspoiled. The artfully enlarged house, however, is far from trapped in time. The structure evolved from a rambling farmhouse to a modern showplace designed for displaying world-class art to an unforgettable venue for the avid entertainer. The striking great room by NYC-based firm Stamberg and Aferiat just benefited from the addition of a bar worthy of the chicest cosmopolitan
hotel. Pull up a stool beside the massive original cooking fireplace or step outside to the new outdoor kitchen. A curved wall of glass in the dining and sitting areas overlooks the heated saltwater pool with stone walls and the most glorious pair of Japanese maples, just one example of the specimen trees situated around the pond. This wing can be closed off for events or if you simply wish to keep the more intimate spaces private. Cozier areas include a library with warm grasscloth walls, a 2-story family room and adjoining sitting room bookended with fireplaces as well as a high-end kitchen renovation with a separate dining area now includes a sunny work-from-home nook with built-in desks. Another smart recent improvement was to properly connect the guest quarters via a new mudroom. This completely renovated, 4-room, skylit wing is overly hospitable with a kitchenette, pellet stove and access to the patio, where a bygone summer kitchen is positively charming. Highlights of the upper level include a study lined with carved paneling and hidden storage, as if plucked from a mystery novel, and the main suite with a barrel vaulted ceiling sheathed in wood brought in from California. Walls of cedar-lined closets, a balcony and a huge soaking tub are thoughtful amenities, but it's the magical pond view that will get your mornings started on the right foot. While exploring the property, you will happen upon a magical tea house surrounded by pathways, plantings and a footbridge to an island-what a setting for imaginative play and outdoor adventuring! A 2-bedroom caretaker's cottage is privately situated behind the barn, both of which are ripe with potential. This one-of-a-kind, second-to-none property is minutes from Princeton, nestled right between NYC and Philadelphia.

NJME2042758

MLS ID

May 3, 2024

Listed

October 2, 2024

Updated

Map

48 Elm Ridge Rd
Pennington NJ, 08534

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

6


Total Bathrooms

6


Full Bathrooms

4


Half Bathrooms

2


Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)


Laundry Description

Main Level


Floor Description

Wood


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Zoned, Oil

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

31.35 Acres


Exterior Features

Balcony


Lot Features

Wooded, Waterfront


Architectual Style

Farmhouse/National Folk, Colonial, Contemporary


Roof

Metal, Shingle, Slate, Wood


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

School District

HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Other Property Details

Area Name

HOPEWELL TWP


Taxes

$51,087


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

28


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

3


Parking

Detached


Parking Total

103


View

Yes


View Description

Water


County

MERCER


Water Source

Well, Private


Pool

Yes


Pool Features

In Ground


Waterfront

Yes


Zoning

Conservation Easement, Farmland Assessed

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

8/26/2024

Sold

$2,930,000

7/15/2024

Pending

6/17/2024

Under contract

6/17/2024

Pending

5/30/2024

Under contract

Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Listing Contact: 6098281450 

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