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MLS: #NJME2076634, Listed By: Edward Heebner, Homestarr Realty, Source:Bright MLS

117 Hopewell Rocky Hill Road Rd

HOPEWELL, NJ 08525
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Bed 5

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,819

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Acres2.36

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Booknoll Farm | An Exceptional Circa 1750 Hopewell Farmstead on 2.5 Acres Set on serene, tree-lined private grounds at the edge of Hopewell Borough, this circa-1750 homestead – held by only three families in well over a century – offers a rare combination of historic character, comprehensive modernization, and enduring privacy, just fifteen minutes from downtown Princeton. Bordered on three sides by a working horse farm and set approximately 410 feet back from the road, Booknoll Farm enjoys a uniquely quiet, protected setting, with open field views, a meandering front-yard stream, and grounds layered with mature trees, gardens, and old stone walls. The result is a true countryside retreat, remarkably close to town yet removed from it. The main residence offers generously proportioned rooms . Exposed structural beams and freshly refinished pine and oak floors carry the home's original character. A sun-filled eat-in kitchen, anchored by a fireplace, granite counters, wine fridge, and a new KitchenAid hyper-heat range with built-in air fryer, flows to a formal dining room and twin front parlors that serve as living and family rooms. Five bedrooms occupy the upper levels, including a primary suite with a beautifully renovated 2025 ensuite featuring a custom shower and Kohler rainhead, and a handsome north-facing study, the writing room of former owner Keith Robertson, author of the beloved Henry Reed children's series. Beyond the main house, a pergola frames long views across the surrounding fields to Mt Rose, while a private tennis and pickleball court and multiple outdoor living areas give the property the texture and quiet of a country estate. A newly renovated 1,200 sq ft carriage house – once the home of Elisabeth Woodburn's internationally renowned rare-book firm, whose collection was famously called the "Library of Congress of gardening," and which gave the property its lasting name – is ideally suited as a guest house, studio, library, or workspace. A detached three-bay garage with Level 2 EV charging, and capacity for additional chargers, completes the offering. Behind its historic finishes, the home has been comprehensively brought current: a new 2025 anaerobic septic system rated for five bedrooms, updated electrical, public water, new 2026 Samsung hyper-heat pumps, replaced windows (2018), freshly repainted exteriors (2026), refinished hardwood floors throughout, a remodeled living room and primary ensuite, a new backyard pergola, and integrated indoor/outdoor Bluetooth audio. All permits are closed. Booknoll Farm sits within easy reach of the village it pre-dates: the cafés, shops, and restaurants of Hopewell Borough, the new Whole Foods ten minutes away, Princeton just three miles, and Princeton Junction twenty-five minutes. Manhattan is reachable in 43 minutes on Amtrak's fastest service, or roughly 50 on NJ Transit. A setting this storied, this private, and this comprehensively renewed rarely comes to market. A named historic estate at the edge of the Borough, ready for its next chapter.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,199,000

AD Id : 78032863

MLS Id : NJME2076634

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 2.36 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,819

Year Built : 1750

Garage : 3

County : MERCER

Subdivision: None Available

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Wood, Hardwood, Other
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Beamed Ceilings Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave Laundry Features: Main Level Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Oil, Other Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1750 Building Area Total: 2819 Construction Materials: Frame Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No Water front Features: Stream View: Water, Pasture, Trees/Woods
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 2.36 Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Square Feet: 102584 Lot Description: Sloped, Level, Private, Few Trees

    Property Information

    Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3109 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 276

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1199000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 06-00016-00003 02 Tax Lot: 00003 02 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $19987

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 11 Garage, Driveway, Other, Detached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

  • Location Information

    Direction: Enter Driveway on the right from Rt 518 just a hundred yards or so past boro's end (Italian Table Restaurant) when driving east. Or on the left almost exactly 1/4 mile driving west of the brick farm tavern. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/20/2026 @ 15:32

MLS: NJME2076634 LISTED BY: Edward Heebner, Homestarr Realty 215-355-5565 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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