163 Cranbury Rd APT 3, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Beautiful loft apartment live in a historic setting with all of the modern amenities. This second floor, end-unit studio apartment features vaulted ceilings, exposed rafters, and a sleeping loft. Located in the barn at Grovers Mill, this is ground zero for the landing of the Martians in Orson Well s 1938 radio play. Today, it is hard to imagine what could drive a nation of adults to mass hysteria. But in 1938, annihilation from outer space was still a relatively new concept. Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater put on one of the world's great hoaxes when they broadcast a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds the night before Halloween, October 30th. Twelve million people heard the fake "live news" broadcast, and many were convinced an attack from Mars was underway. The Martian landings were centered around the little-known but real town of Grovers Mill, near Princeton. The exact date of when the Grovers Mill Barn was built is unknown, though generally believed to be in the mid to late 1800s. The Barn was originally owned in common with the mill, and believed to be used as a support building for the mill. Eventually it became a feed and farmer s supply store, and eventually morphed into a small power equipment and lawn mower sales and repair business. The barn was converted into a mixed use building, consisting of three residential studio apartments and three office suites in 2012. This apartment is approximately 850 square feet, with the sleeping area upstairs from the main living level. The sleeping loft is open to the downstairs and overlooks the two story, vaulted living room. Includes a fully equipped, modern kitchen including gas stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator, central air conditioning, washer/dryer, modern bathroom, tenant controlled thermostat, and full sprinkler system for fire protection. Tenant pays electricity and for telephone/internet. Gas for heating and cooking, plus water and sewer included in rent. On site picnic area and barbecue is provided for shared tenant use. Parking for up to two cars included. Hardwood floors in living room area. Building is across the street from the Grovers Mill dam and pond, 1 mile from the Princeton Junction train station, and 4 miles from Princeton University. There are numerous office complexes and shopping centers within 5 miles. Unit can be visited by appointment only. Tenant pays electric, landlord pays gas (for heat), water, sewer, trash