Cross the little stone bridge over a spring-fed pond and wind your way up the hill to the picture-perfect entry of this solidly built home just 3 miles from downtown Princeton, offering loads of graciously detailed space and a country estate lifestyle on 4.29 acres. A parking court and an extra detached garage let you extend an invite to all your friends for poolside fun and gatherings out on the stone terrace, where the views are absolutely idyllic. Multiple French doors open to this heavenly scene, three of them in the central great room. Schumacher wallpaper in the celebration-sized dining room is right on theme, reminding you of the setting even after sunset. A butler’s pantry with two wine fridges supplements the sunny kitchen, where terra cotta tile and a brick archway lend warm character. There’s plenty of space for a sitting area beside island seating, all surrounded by casement windows. Take your pick of primary suites: an entire first floor wing with a den, dressing room and huge bath or the upstairs corner suite with an adjacent walk-in cedar closet and expansion possibilities into the attic. Two more bedrooms and an office with built-ins, share a hall full bath and a huge third suite gives guests all the space and privacy they could want. Still more finished space exists on the lower level, including a family room with one of the home’s three fireplaces and a rec room served by a half-bath. Through a workshop and pool storage room, you’ll discover a greenhouse, where you can exercise your green thumb within sight of the pool. A newer roof and whole-house generator keep this house dry and functional no matter the weather! This special property is around the bend from Pretty Brook Racquet Club and close to several of the area’s top schools, public and private.
For sale
$2,000,000
81 Pheasant Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
5beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
4.29 Acres Lot
$2,198,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sunny kitchenThree fireplacesRec roomFrench doorsIsland seatingSchumacher wallpaperPrimary suites
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 26, 2025 at 02:12am
Listed by:
Madolyn Greve 609-462-2505,
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2054852

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Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 1
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Attic - Access Panel
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Features, Attic - Access Panel, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 19
Bedroom 4
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 18
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Double Sink, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Other
- Features: Attic - Access Panel, Attic - Floored
- Level: Unspecified
Bonus room
- Features: Double Sink, Built-in Features, Pantry, Flooring - Terrazzo, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 7
Den
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Wall sconces, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Great room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 13
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Flooring - Terrazzo, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 532 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 19
Office
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood, Track Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Storage room
- Features: Attic - Floored
- Level: Upper
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 15
Storage room
- Features: Double Sink
- Level: Lower
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Storage room
- Features: Cedar Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Storage room
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 6
Storage room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Workshop
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Water Treat System
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Kitchen Island, Butlers Pantry, Attic/House Fan, Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wainscotting, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Casement, Sliding, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Drainage System,Partially Finished,Shelving,Workshop,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Equipment
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Gravel, Driveway, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Lighting, Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.29 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Pond
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 140330400004
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Underground
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Princeton
- Municipality: PRINCETON
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,500,000
- Annual tax amount: $39,945
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Generac Whole Home Generator. All Attached Light Fixtures, ; Including Dining Room Chandelier & 4 Wall Sconces, All Kitchen Major Appliances; Five Star, 6 Burner Oven With Hood, Sub Zero Refrigerator, Kitchenaid Wall Oven, Miele Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Butlers Pantry 2 Wine Coolers, Ice Maker (as -is). Retractable Awning, Water Filtration System With Water Softener & Uv Light Filter, Screens As Exist.
- Exclusions: Tbd
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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