521 LAKE DRIVE, Princeton, NJ 08540

$3,150,000 Asking Price

6 beds
6 baths
Built in 1957

Pristine views across Lake Carnegie and direct access to the water make this stunning Riverside home on a full acre positively irresistible. Fortunate residents have been so enamored, in fact, that the property has changed hands only once! The current owners greatly expanded the interior to create bright, functional spaces that maximize views. Choose your favorite spot to watch birds and boats glide over the serene water: the living room’s wide window seat or a bank of windows beside the breakfast table. Invite friends to spectate as elite athletes prepare for world-class regattas. There’s room for all on the Trex deck, the stone patio below and out on the lawn, gently easing down toward the water. The home’s charming, nestled-in façade belies an airy interior with more space than imaginable, including a multi-room lower level with a game room and a fireplace. A gas fireplace provides easy ambiance in the open family room above. Updates to the kitchen over the last several years include quartz countertops, new appliances and new lighting. The nearby mudroom is more than ample and opens to an absolutely spotless garage. The private areas of the first floor can be found down a quiet corridor. A den and an office offer more lovely views and a guest suite is perfectly suited for extended stays. The upper level was carefully planned so that separate pairs of bedrooms each share a roomy bath and the primary suite is a three-room sanctuary. The primary’s skylit sitting room opens to a dressing room for two and a bath with more quartz countertops and a spa tub. There are still more secondary spaces to discover and use as you please. A superb setting, abundant space and an overall warmth that’s undeniably tasteful and timeless are a magical combination that won’t be found again!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Additional Stairway,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Crown Moldings,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Gourmet,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Stall Shower,Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors,Soaking Tub
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Game Room,Family Room,Library,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Laundry,Other,Office,Recreation Room,Storage Room,Utility Room,Bedroom 6,Hobby Room,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath
Appliances:
Built-In Microwave,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Oven - Wall,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Heater - Tankless
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Partially Finished,Walkout Level
Flooring:
Wood,Partially Carpeted
A/C:
Central A/C,Zoned
Heating:
Y, Forced Air,Baseboard - Hot Water,Zoned, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplace, Fireplaces: 4
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Stone Retaining Walls,Lawn Sprinkler, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Asphalt Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
Brick, 2, Block

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
County:
MERCER

Lot

Zoning:
R5, 14-08801-00003
View:
Water
Fencing:
Partially
Waterfront:
191
Current Use:
0

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
Washer, dryer. Contact Listing Agent for other exclusions.

This listing courtesy of:
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Maura Mills

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%

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