CLOSED

12 Battle Rd

Princeton NJ, 08540

$2,700,000


CLOSED

8 Beds

7 Baths

Residential

Built in 1911

Overlooking Princeton University's Graduate College and serving as the elegant cornerstone of one of the town's most prominent residential streets, this stately house looks as if it were plucked from Embassy Row. Perhaps this was the intention of the original owner, former Congressman and the 93rd Mayor of NYC, The Honorable George B. McClellan, Jr., who featured the same marble tiles used in Grand Central Station in his own resplendent entry hall. While some interior spaces are magnificently adorned with carved marble mantles, delicate picture molding and fanciful hardware, the overall scale is surprisingly livable and welcoming. The library is completely enveloped in burnished wood, perfect for fireside evenings, while the adjoining sunroom is a morning delight with trellised walls and a water feature clad in Mercer tile. Architect Glen Fries oversaw a renovation of the outdoor terraces, worthy of a grand fete or summer BBQ, alike. Fries also brought his expertise to bathrooms and the kitchen done in timeless, yet period-appropriate, white with chef-level appliances. A dumbwaiter in the butler's pantry is put to use transporting wine up from the cellar and delivering fresh laundry to the many bedrooms. Several connecting rooms comprise the main suite with 2 full baths, an office and a dressing room with the prettiest view of the sweeping back lawn. The sun-splashed third floor has a large lounge as its hub, where movie nights, sleepovers and creative pursuits are easy with a kitchenette and choice of bathrooms nearby. A 1-bedroom apartment, dubbed Dove Cottage, is located atop the 3-car garage, ready for guests or on-site help. From the Sherle Wagner powder room to the spotless basement's vintage clothes dryer, there are storied treasures to discover at every turn!

NJME2026020

MLS ID

May 9, 2024

Updated

Map

12 Battle Rd
Princeton NJ, 08540

Interior Features

Total Stories

3


Bedrooms

8


Total Bathrooms

7


Full Bathrooms

6


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Bar, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)


Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Cooktop, Washer, Range


Laundry Description

In Basement


Floor Description

Wood, Marble


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Wood Burning


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

1 Acre


Architectual Style

Georgian, Colonial


Roof

Copper


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS


High School

PRINCETON H.S.


Elementary School

JOHNSON PARK

Other Property Details

Area Name

PRINCETON


Taxes

$52,840


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

101


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

3


Parking

Detached


Parking Total

3


View

No


County

MERCER


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Buyer Agency Compensation

2.5%

Listed by Barbara J Blackwell, with Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Listing Contact: 6099155000 

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