29 BAYBERRY ROAD, Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,650,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
3,464  sqft
Built in 1970

Looking to be surrounded by the beauty and peacefulness of nature? This hidden gem... the "Chimney Lodge", as it is named, is sited on 22+ idyllic acres with a large 2+/- acre pond... offering canoeing/kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, and good old rest & relaxation with loved ones and friends. Gather around the boat/fishing house year-round and for campfires & S'mores in the Spring & Fall. The log & stone cabin offers two floors of living space with a spacious deck on the main floor; a spacious patio on the lower level; and, two wood-burning stone fireplaces. The main level possesses an open and spacious Great Room with a wood-burning, floor-to-ceiling, stone fireplace; a Dining Area; a Kitchen with an island for loved ones to gather around; a Full Bathroom; a Bedroom; and, Main Bedroom with private Full Bathroom. The Great Room also has a cozy reading loft area accessible via a wooden ladder. French doors open to a spacious deck overlooking the neighbors brook and foot bridge. An open staircase descends to the lower level which includes a Family Room with a wood-burning, stone fireplace; Built-in Bar area; 2 Bedrooms; a Full Bathroom; a Guest/Hobby Room/Office; Utility & Laundry Room; and, French doors leading to a spacious patio. The property provides for all year living, or it can serve as an escape on weekends and holidays from the hustle and bustle of city life, & as a refuge during tumultuous times. Privacy & Nature abounds... Yet... you're just 6-7 miles from Downtown Princeton & Princeton University. You're just minutes from the Boro of Pennington and Hopewell Borough restaurants and shops. You're just 10 miles from the Trenton-Mercer Airport. If you have a passion for tennis, and/or, swimming, the Hopewell Tennis & Swim Center is just minutes away. You will enjoy quick and easy access to Rte 31, Rte 518, Rte 206, & I-295. Hopewell Valley Regional School District. The Pennington School is just 3.6 miles away. The Lawrenceville School is just 5.6 miles away. The Capital Health Medical Center at Hopewell is just 6.8 miles away. The Main entrance fronting the parking area faces North West. The entrance off the Living Room and Kitchen faces South West. The deck and patio entrances face South East. The property also possesses an Antique Barn (being sold as-is). 21+ Acres are Q-Farm Assessed. The owner has submitted, successfully, a 10-year forest management plan. The forest land is being managed sustainably under a written forest management plan that meets "Forest Stewardship Program" standards in accordance with the State Forestry Agency and the USDA Forest Service (all documentation pertaining to the 10-year plan shall be provided during attorney review period). The property is surrounded by Hopewell Township Open Space/Conservation land, except for the 3-acre neighbor to the right of the property. Natural beauty, privacy & peace... is abundant at this location. Buyers can speak with the municipal zoning officer about building any additional structures overlooking the pond, for example. Recent improvements include: Newer Roof; New gutters & leaders; Completely repointed fireplaces (exterior and interior); New drainage around the perimeter of the home; Newly painted deck; Inspected, repaired, and municipality approved septic system; and, other repairs and updates... making this home... move-in ready!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Water Treat System,Wood Floors
Rooms:
Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Great Room,Other,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 3,Hobby Room,Primary Bathroom
Appliances:
Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer - Electric,Exhaust Fan,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Microwave,Oven - Single,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Washer/Dryer Stacked,Water Heater
Laundry:
Lower Floor,Dryer In Unit,Has Laundry
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Stone,Wood
A/C:
Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Y, Baseboard - Hot Water, Oil
Fireplace:
Stone,Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
2+ Access Exits

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Log Home
Parking:
Gravel Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
Windows:
Double Hung,Casement,Wood Frame
General:
Frame,Log, 2, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
383
Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
County:
MERCER

Lot

Zoning:
VRC, 06-00039-00031 01
View:
Creek/Stream,Pond
Fencing:
Split Rail
Current Use:
0

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable TV Available
Water:
Private,Well
Sewer:
On Site Septic

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty, CHARLES G HORN

About Princeton, NJ

Housing

Number of Units
21,578
Median Home Value
$673,317
Median Rent
$1,665

39.26% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.79% are vacant.

Commute

Car
32.86%
Public Transportation
6.54%
Walk to Work
8.03%
Work from Home
51.16%
Other
0.49%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
57,453
Median Age
38.90
Median Household Size
2.85

Education

High School
6.69%
Associate’s Degree
3.07%
Bachelor’s Degree
31.64%
Graduate Degree
49.48%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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