Fabulous 8 acres estate -15 Minutes from New York
Here is a unique chance to own the 8+ acres estate "Washington Well Farm", and with it become part of the American history. The story of this home starts in 1753, when Joost Dureya bought 260 acres of land and made it his homestead. He lived in the home with his two wives and his son, Simon, who served in the Revolutionary War. Following the custom of the early settlers the family burial plot is in the back of the property. Surviving to this day. in addition to the main house are the barn, an English carriage house, an out -kitchen and the famous Well.
The estate's notoriety and it's present name come from the well across the road, situated on a 2.3 acres of land. The legend has it that the Continental Army was passing by on a very hot summer day. The soldiers were so thirsty that they drank the well dry.
Today the main house is a gracious home with 8 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and all the modern amenities. There is also a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom beautiful legal apartment with a separate entrance.
Gorgeous grounds, pool, pool house with a kitchen and fireplace, many other outbuildings - the only way to do justice to this home is to see it. It's a 15 minute flight from New York to the Princeton Airport, which is close by.
The estate is offered with 2 additional properties: a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cape on 1 acre and 2.3 acres land.
The estate's notoriety and it's present name come from the well across the road, situated on a 2.3 acres of land. The legend has it that the Continental Army was passing by on a very hot summer day. The soldiers were so thirsty that they drank the well dry.
Today the main house is a gracious home with 8 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and all the modern amenities. There is also a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom beautiful legal apartment with a separate entrance.
Gorgeous grounds, pool, pool house with a kitchen and fireplace, many other outbuildings - the only way to do justice to this home is to see it. It's a 15 minute flight from New York to the Princeton Airport, which is close by.
The estate is offered with 2 additional properties: a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cape on 1 acre and 2.3 acres land.
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Pricing
Asking Price: $1,499,000
Additional Pricing Information: The main house can be purchased separately for $1,099,000 and the 2.3 acres lot- for $200,000.
Property Location
Features
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4 1/2
Parking: yes
Year Built: 1753
Lot Size: 8.3 acres
School District: Montgomery Township
Square Footage: approx. 4500
Agent Name: Faina Sechzer
Broker: Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty
MLS #: 5124213
Attributes
Appliances
Range/Oven
Full Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Interior Amenities
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Kitchen Island
Basement
Attic
Exterior Amenities
Patio
Fenced Yard
Swimming Pool
Grass Lawn
Secluded setting
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