29 Bayberry Road

Princeton, NJ 08540

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!

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