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600 Pretty Brook Road

Princeton, NJ 08540

6 beds
8 baths
– sqft
~10 acre lot
1742 build

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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 4, 2025 •

MLS# NJME2056928 —

The Building

Year Built:

1742
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Other
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Partial
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated

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
Room List:

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
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

5
Wall & Ceilings:

Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Living Area SqFt:

0 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Great Road to Pretty Brook Road
Latitude:

40.35725000
Longitude:

-74.70754000
Location Type:

Pond

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Attached:

No
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

9.73
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

0X0
Lot SqFt:

423,838 Sqft
Inclusions:

Tbd
Exclusions:

Tbd
Zoning:

R1
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

Yes
Water Access:

Yes
Water Body Type:

Pond
Tidal Water:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

14-04901-00007
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$85,306
Tax Assessed Value:

$3,203,400
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Half Baths:

2
Upper Level Full Baths:

5
Upper Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

6
Upper Level Total Baths:

6.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

5
Upper Level Half Baths:

1

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Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry Type:

Upper Floor

Schools

Elementary School:

Johnson Park
Middle School:

J Witherspoon
High School:

PRINCETON
School District Name:

Princeton Regional Schools

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Hot Tub
Pool:

Yes - Personal
Pool Features:

In Ground
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces:

4.00
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Detached Garage
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,950,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$26,505
Taxes	$7,108
Insurance	$1,361
Utilities	N/A
Total	$34,974/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/3/25 Apr 3, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$4,950,000

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