600 Pretty Brook Rd Princeton, NJ 08540
Estimated payment $31,970/month
Total Views
8,700
6
Beds
8
Baths
--
Sq Ft
--
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Water Access
- In Ground Pool
- 9.73 Acre Lot
- Johnson Park School Rated A+
- Sauna
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
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.
Last Listed By
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton License #9231366 Listed on: 04/03/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $85,306
Year Built
- Built in 1742
Lot Details
- 9.73 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 4 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Wet Bar
- Built-In Features
- Chair Railings
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Beamed Ceilings
- Wood Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- 5 Fireplaces
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Sauna
- Home Gym
- Partial Basement
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Breakfast Room
- Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-In Closet
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Spa
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Property is near a pond
- Pond
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Johnson Park Elementary School
- J Witherspoon Middle School
- Princeton High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-04901-00007
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,533 | $3,203,400 | $931,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2023 | $80,533 | $3,203,400 | $931,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2022 | $77,907 | $3,203,400 | $931,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2021 | $78,131 | $3,203,400 | $931,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2020 | $77,522 | $3,203,400 | $931,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2019 | $77,171 | $3,253,400 | $981,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2018 | $75,869 | $3,253,400 | $981,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2017 | $74,828 | $3,253,400 | $981,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2016 | $73,657 | $3,253,400 | $981,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2015 | $71,965 | $3,253,400 | $981,000 | $2,272,400 |
| 2014 | $71,087 | $3,253,400 | $981,000 | $2,272,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2025 04/03/25 | For Sale | $4,950,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
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Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME2056928
APN: 14-04901-0000-00007
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