117 Hopewell Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Listed by: edward t heebner jr.
Office: homestarr realty
MLS#:NJME2076634
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,275,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$452.29
About this home
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 15 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 – 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 has 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 modern 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 tennis or 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 – and 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 5-bedroom anaerobic septic, updated electrical, public water, new (2026) Samsung hyper-heat heat pumps, new windows (2018), exteriors freshly repainted (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 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, ready for its next chapter.
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Home facts
- Year built:1750
- Listing ID #:NJME2076634
- Added:46 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 22, 2026 at 01:49 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Dining Description:Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Full Bath, Half Bath
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Kitchen - Eat-In, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished
- Living area:2,819 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C, Wall Unit
- Heating:Electric, Oil
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1750
- Building area:2,819 sq. ft.
- Lot area:2.36 Acres
- Lot Features:Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rural, Sloping, Stream/Creek
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Frame
- Exterior Features:Outbuilding(s), Patio(s), Tennis Court(s)
- Foundation Description:Stone
- Levels:2 Stories
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:On Site Septic
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,275,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$452.29
- Tax amount:$19,987 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer - Electric, Washer
- Amenities:Exposed Beams, Security System, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Detached Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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