298 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Anyone who’s strolled through downtown Princeton has surely slowed their pace to admire this scrupulously kept, antique Colonial edged with a herringbone brick driveway and picket fence. In many ways, the interior is just as imagined - wide-plank floors, a multitude of fireplaces framed with antique mantels and intriguing little details that spark conversation - but there’s no doubt the big, sunny kitchen and ultra-private garden with 2-car garage are welcome surprises. A new addition extends from the original 18th century rooms creating an amazing kitchen, laid-out for serious cooking and socialization with a massive island, 2 sinks and a commercial warming shelf. A glass door and wall of windows in the sitting area showcase the tiered, curated gardens - your own urban Eden with specimen trees and blooms galore. With the large family room with fireplace, original butler’s pantry, and a circular flow, this house is excellent for parties. Whether used for dining or living, the grand front formal room with 11-ft ceilings is especially inviting. Rich in storage and hosting a hidden half-bath, the mudroom off the covered side entry is indispensable to a busy household. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and a hall bath are bright and spacious, yet distinct in style, including the main suite boasting a walk-in closet and laundry within the well-planned, private bathroom. Perhaps the most unexpected bonus of all is the option of a rentable top floor apartment, complete with an efficient kitchen, separate entrance and 2 more bedrooms! The combination of outdoor privacy, parking and inimitable historic character, make this house a true town treasure.