Description
Designed by renowned princeton architect and professor francis comstock, this western section unique home was built as his residence in 1929. second owner, artist miriam whitney coletti incorporated mid-century modern features during her 50-year tenure. this one-of-a-kind, 5 bedroom and 5.5 bath gracious home juxtaposes traditional with transitional. entering the welcome gate, you are transported to a charming tuscan courtyard with trumpet-vine covered brick arches and fountain. the clavo-trimmed front door opens into a foyer that provides access to the beautiful new addition through french doors, and the original main house. this private addition boasts a large living room with walnut floors, coffered ceiling and french doors that open into the yard. the exquisite oak library, designed around circa 1800s antique glass-door bookcases imported from london, features a double-sided gas fireplace shared with the living room, hickory floors with compass rose inlay and additional built-in open bookcases. as you exit the library to a separate entrance from the courtyard, the mudroom with beadboard lockers opens to a half-turn staircase descending to a finished 9' ceiling basement with a second family room, full bath and gym. the addition is equipped with a tankless water tank, high velocity hvac and generator. no detail was spared in this stunning addition with custom millwork and doors to match the original house. entering the main house, the long hallway showcases original marble floors, key-motif ceiling trim, and full-height french doors that access the courtyard. the first floor features a large dining room with wainscoting and domed bamboo alcove opening through french doors to the fountain in the courtyard, cozy kitchen with breakfast area and butler's pantry, large family room with wood-burning double-sided fireplace to breakfast area and a wall of ceiling-to-floor windows and sliding door accessing an elevated bluestone patio and expansive backyard, quaint brick-wall sunroom with arched window and door, a second office with half bath and an ensuite bedroom with original claw-foot tub. from the foyer, the main staircase with key-motif iron balustrade leads to a separate ante space with a bedroom, bath, laundry room, and sitting room with pair of sliding doors opening to double balconies. upstairs main hallway leads to an ensuite bedroom, a second bedroom, and primary suite with gel fireplace and room-width windows spanning wisteria vines and wooded vistas. in addition to the raised patio, steps lead to a private ground-level bluestone patio sitting area and second patio with pizza oven and grill, and hot tub. beautiful seasonal plantings provide color for months in this park-like setting. ideal home for entertaining both large and small gatherings. cocktails in the courtyard followed by dinner in the dining room and dessert on the patio overlooking the beautiful gardens. you may be the only owners in princeton to host your own home-baked pizza parties! close to greenway meadows and downtown princeton. top ranked princeton public schools.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
WesternCounty
MERCERStyle
OtherAD ID
49613160
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 5
- Master Bedroom Level: 1
- Total Bedroom (Upper): 4
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 4
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 6
- Full Baths: 5
- Half Baths: 1
Laundry Source
- Laundry Type : Basement,Upper Floor
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Public
Room Information
- Patio/Porch Features: Balconies- Multiple,Patio(s)
Interior Features
- Additional Stairway,Attic,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Table Space,Recessed Lighting,Wainscotting,Walk-in Closet(s),WhirlPool/HotTub,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
- Roof : Metal
- Exterior Property Features : Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Hot Tub,Lawn Sprinkler,Sidewalks,Stone Retaining Walls,Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Basement Description: Poured Concrete,Partially Finished,Outside Entrance,Windows
- Property Appliances: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven - Double,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater,Water Heater - Tankless
- Fireplace: Double Sided,Gas/Propane,Mantel(s),Wood
Roofing Information
- Metal
Equipment Information
- None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central A/C,Zoned
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Window Information
- Window Treatments: Double Hung,Vinyl Clad
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Hot Tub,Lawn Sprinkler,Sidewalks,Stone Retaining Walls,Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Year Built: 1929
- Structure: Detached
- Fencing: Partially,Wood
- Fireplace: 3
- Major Appliances: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven - Double,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater,Water Heater - Tankless
- New Construction: No
- Total Floors: 2
- Built: 1929
- Construction Material: Brick,Wood Siding
- Security System: Security System,Monitored,Smoke Detector
- Roof: Metal
- Foundation/Basement: Concrete Perimeter
- Architecture: Other
- Pool/Private: No Pool
- Roof Type: Metal
Pool Information
- Pool: No Pool
Utility Features
- Sewer: Public Sewer,Grinder Pump
Fencing
- Partially,Wood
Water
- Water Heat: Multi-tank,Tankless
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size: 90,169
- Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.07
- Architectural Style: Other
- Main Square Feet: 90,169
Property Information
- SQ ft: 5,692
- SQ ft (Living Area): 5,692
- Total Lot SQ ft: 90,169
- View: Courtyard,Garden/Lawn,Trees/Woods
- Subdivision: WESTERN
- Financing: Cash,Conventional
- Appx. Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Total Acreage: 2.07
- New Construction: No
- Type: Other
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Listing Information
Listing Information
- Possession: Settlement
- Days Of Market: 5
Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $36,080
- Tax Year: 2024
- Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Possession
- Settlement
Assessment Information
- Taxes Assessment Amount: $1,354,900
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Virtual Tour
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage: 2
- Garage Type: Garage - Front Entry
- Parking Type: Attached Garage,Driveway
Multi-Unit Information
- Acceptable Financing: Cash,Conventional
- Road Surface: Black Top
- Roof: Metal
Homeowners Association Information
- Direction: Use GPS
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- Middle OR Junior School: JOHN WITHERSPOON M.S.
- High School: PRINCETON H.S.
- School District: PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Fire Place Information
- Total Fire Place: 3
- Fire Place Features: Double Sided,Gas/Propane,Mantel(s),Wood
Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer,Grinder Pump
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Multi-tank,Tankless
Location Information
- Direction: Use GPS
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 05/12/2025 @ 09:44
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