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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