Bidding Started On:
May 3, 2018 at 8:00 PM EDT
SOLD | $1.68M
DescriptionWhen new and old meet intimate and bold, a one-of-a kind retreat is born. Unrivaled in its beauty and located just 10 minutes from historic Princeton, Sycamore Creek is a tranquil and secluded compound, meticulously renovated to create the ideal blend between historical charm and modern amenities. Surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of preserved land, enjoy 31+ lush acres overlooking Stony Brook with two ponds, grassy meadows, and mature trees. The compound includes a barn, teahouse, separate tenant cottage, an attached guesthouse, and historical farmhouse turned into a work of art by New York visionary architects Stamberg and Aferiat. Gorgeous and bold details greet you at every turn – from the multiple fireplaces, to cathedral ceilings, to the marble accents. With plenty of natural light and limitless places to relax and unwind, days here are spent amidst generations of present and to come, enjoying every luxury.
31.35 acres
6 bedrooms
Remarkable blending of an early turn of the century farmhouse with renovations
Additions by noted New York architects Stamberg and Aferiat
Great room perfect for entertaining
Dramatic, floor-to-ceiling panorama windows
Luxurious details
Vaulted, beam ceilings
Oil heating
Central cooling
State-of-the-art, eat-in kitchen
Granite countertops
Master bedroom with en suite
His and hers sinks
Two-story library opening to patio
Office area
Curved stone patio
Pool
Stunning grounds
Grassy meadows
3-car garage
Attached guesthouse
Multiple charming outbuildings
Turn of the century barn
15+ restaurants within a 10-mile radius
10+ hotels within a 10-mile radius
10 minutes to Princeton University
Close proximity to top preparatory schools in the nation, including The Lawrenceville School, Princeton Day, The Hun School, The Peddie School, The Pennington School, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Chapin School, and Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
Princeton Area location
1-hour drive to Philadelphia
Just an hour from Philadelphia and an hour and fifteen minutes from NYC, the Princeton Area is the perfect place for anyone with wanderlust to call home. Sip delicious wines at Hopewell Valley Vineyards or perfect your golf swing at one of the many nearby courses. Treat yourself to the finest dining and theaters in the world in The Big Apple, a mere hour and a quarter away, and enjoy being near to the biggest cities without living in all of the hustle and bustle. While your children are attending one of the most highly esteemed preparatory schools in the nation, including The Lawrenceville School, The Peddie School, The Pennington School, or Stuart Country Day School, spend your days strolling one of the nearby nature parks or enjoying some of the best shopping in the world – you’ll never run out of fun, exploration, or adventure.
Buyer's Premium
12%
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Co-Broker Compensation
2.5%
Compensation will be paid to any properly registered Broker whose client is the successful Buyer at the Auction and whose client completes the purchase of the Property pursuant to Concierge Auctions' Bidder Terms and Conditions.
48 Elm Ridge Road, Princeton Area, NJ 08534
This property is listed by Maura Mills (8636710) of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty (1220471) – 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542, 609-947-5757. Concierge Auctions, LLC is a marketing service provider for auctions— 800 Brazos St., Suite 220, Austin, TX 78701, +1 (212) 202-2940. The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions, LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, auctioneer, and sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are protected and encouraged to participate. Equal Housing Opportunity. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. ©2008 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated. Neither Sotheby’s, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of their affiliated companies is providing any product or service in connection with this auction event.
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