1850's Converted Farmhouse In Princeton Offers History, Character

PRINCETON, NJ — Check out this converted farmhouse that just hit the market in Princeton.

• Address: 84 Carson Rd, Princeton, New Jersey
• Price: $946,000
• Square Feet: 6,664
• Bedrooms: Four
• Bathrooms: Three full and one half
• Built: 1841
• Features: Located in North Lawrence with a Princeton mailing address next to The Carson Road Woods, a preserved open space and miles of nature trails. A home with business/professional space opportunity. The Carson Farm with almost 7,000 square feet of space between this handsome farmhouse and studio with business use grandfathered in, make the most of this opportunity. A homestead of history, character and vision in the making. A farmhouse built in the 1850's by N.H. Furman, and a large barn built in the 1860's has passed ownership over the generations with more than 75 acres of land to Charles Carson, and has since been called The Carson Farm. This 1.45 acre property being sold is a section of this acreage and is adjacent to The Carson Road Woods, a 183 acre preserve of open space and 5 miles of nature trails. Sold to the Jacobs and then to the current owners, this residence and property has been historically rich in lifestyle and business opportunity. A unique situation is presented for someone who wants to continue the vision. A business property, expanded farm house and in ground pool in a country setting surrounded by preserved open space, all minutes to downtown Princeton, highways, trains and airports! The 4,000 square feet finished barn/studio is grandfathered in for business office space and provides 2 stories of offices, studio space that can be easily converted back to a two-car garage or expansive office space. The 2664 square feet farmhouse retains important original features. All the beams in the house and barn are pinned and pegged and the home still has the original fireplace. A home of character with four bedrooms, two full and one half baths, basement, pergola covered stone patio and enclosed 3 season porch overlooking preserved open space. On the main level, a first floor bedroom or office with the original fireplace and a full bath bring flexibility to the floor plan. Special features include southern pine wood floors throughout, a beautiful brick living room fireplace, built-ins, beamed ceilings and 200 year barn wood countertops. The second floor has 2 room guest suite, two more bedrooms and full bath. The grounds provide an in ground cement pool surrounded by an orange trumpet vine covered fence, a pool house currently used for storage, the studio and direct access to The Carson Road Woods. Recent upgrades include a brand new septic that join the house and studio, a recent above ground oil tank in the basement, updated electric and new oil tank for the studio. Enjoy creating a homestead with a business opportunity. Use your imagination to create your own vision for this piece of history and your future.

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