82 TERHUNE ROAD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540 - Turning Houses into Homes!

$2,288,000

Sold before processing. MANSGROVE - Circa 1722 Recognized as an important historic property in Princeton, Mansgrove is noted in Architecture of Princeton by Constance Greiff, Mary W. Gibbons, and Elizabeth G. C. Menzies (Princeton University Press, 1967). Its significance arises both from the notable individuals associated with the property and… Read More the architecture that has been created, adapted, and preserved over more than three centuries. The Property: Mansgrove once encompassed approximately 160 acres. By 1795, it had been reduced to 50 acres; by 1925, it had decreased further to 25 acres due to additional land sales. By 1980, approximately 3 acres remained, and today the property consists of 2.7 acres. In recognition of its historical and architectural significance, Mansgrove was designated a historic district by the Princeton Township Historic Sites Commission (now the Historic Preservation Commission). A commemorative plaque at the base of the front column acknowledges the property's presence during the Revolutionary era. Mansgrove is also featured in Robert Gambee's Princeton. The Structure :Mansgrove is unusual as a surviving example of a wooden structure combining late Georgian and early Federal design elements, sustained through centuries of use, including multiple interior fireplaces. The earliest portion - the kitchen wing - was originally a simple four-room farmstead facing Mt. Lucas Road, the principal route between Princeton and Somerville. It was built in an expanded form of the New England saltbox tradition. The keeping room door is believed to be original and opens onto an early stone threshold. Portions of the keeping room walls are constructed of stone with deep window sills, and the walk-in fireplace hearth is of considerable age. The basement beneath the kitchen contains rafters formed from bark-covered tree trunks, characteristic of early colonial construction (later reinforced in the modern era). In 1795, shortly after the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States Constitution, either the Stocktons or Bonnet constructed the formal ''five-over-four-and-a-door'' Federal center hall structure. The fae7;ade features beaded clapboard, refined cornice work, plain lintels and shutters, and a six-paneled front door. A subtle star motif - interpreted as a nod to the Revolution - appears beside the Federal fanlight and triangular pediment. Inside, the central hall retains an original pendant light fixture and decorative plaster ceiling trim. A keystone arch frames a view through to the original rear door, which historically allowed for cross ventilation during Princeton's summers. Both front and rear interior doors retain original Federal hardware. The staircase features a spiral banister with a peace button and heart-shaped spandrels. The morning room contains decorative plaster cornices, with mirrored paneling beneath the windows, and a delicate period Adam-style mantel. The dining room includes a rare New Jersey punchwork/gougework mantel. Built-in cabinets flanking the fireplace likely served as food warmers or storage during the Federal period. The parlor behind the morning room was expanded during the Victorian era to serve as a kitchen and dining space for farmhands, likely accessed via a side Dutch door. During the 1925 restoration, this large room was converted into a ballroom and its fireplace restored. A small rear addition was added in the 1980s. The room behind the dining room originally served as a children's room and was later used as a library. It features a Franklin-style fireplace and a simple mantel. Upstairs, bedroom sizes mirror those of the main floor, and three of the four bedrooms in this section include fireplaces. In 2001-2002, further renovations were completed in the kitchen, breakfast room, mudroom, and powder room areas, based on designs by architect Max Hayden. Read Less

Courtesy of Helen H Sherman, BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton 609-924-1600

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 28, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

5,328

Lot Size

3 Acres

Year Built

1720

MLS Number

NJME2075286

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Boro/Township, Road Surface: Black Top

Appliances & Equipment

Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer

Basement

Full, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Workshop

Building

Built in 1720, Built in 2005 (effective), Living area: 5328, Building faces South, Levels: 2, Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding

Cooling

Central A/C

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s), Gutter System, Sidewalks

Fireplaces

7 fireplaces, Mantel(s)

Floors

Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet

Foundation

Stone

Garage

5 spaces

Heating

Radiator

Interior Features

Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Chair Railings, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Window Treatments, Wine Storage

Lot

3 acres, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Private

Parking

Circular Driveway, Gravel Driveway

Property

Good, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Garden/Lawn

Roof

Asbestos Shingle, Shingle

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Annual Amount: $39,787, Lot: 00008, Year: 2025, Zoning: R6, Zoning description: Residential

Utilities

Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Water Source: Public, Well, 200+ Amp Service

Windows

Double Hung

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