Princeton’s Answer to the English Country Getaway 644 Pretty Brook Rd Princeton NJ 08540 $3,295,000

A rambling clapboard and brick residence nestled privately along Princetons beloved Pretty Brook Road imparts an English Country flavor on first approach with a cedar shake roof punctuated by charming dormers. The lush and varied grounds, which in... ...(read more)

A rambling clapboard and brick residence nestled privately along Princetons beloved Pretty Brook Road imparts an English Country flavor on first approach with a cedar shake roof punctuated by charming dormers. The lush and varied grounds, which include meandering paths leading to ponds and the trellised pool facilities, perfectly complement the house. The harmony of the surroundings can be felt in every room, but the central sunroom framing a majestic allee of magnolias is the main nexus between outdoors and indoors. The step-down living room with adjacent wet bar, the formal dining room and a library with burnished mahogany walls, each with a fireplace, fan out from the entry and sunroom. Beyond an arched opening, the master wing offers private refuge with a bookcase-lined study, a dressing room opening to his and hers baths and closets and a greenhouse through French doors in the bedroom. Two more pleasant bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the second story of the main level. A long corridor with custom storage connects the kitchen to a new section of the house containing an expansive gathering room. Guests will delight in waraparound views of the brook, ponds and gardens, all designed with the help of nationally renowned experts. The upper level of the addition includes a bedroom suite and large playroom. A five-room wing with side entry currently serves as an artists workspace. Easily converted to guest accommodation. $3,295,000 609-921-1050...(read less)