Washington Well Farm - Continue the Heritage

Can you picture yourself as an owner of a grand estate? Now is your chance to own Washington Well Farm  - the fabulous 8+ acres estate in Skillman, NJ and to become part of the American architectural heritage. The story of this home begins in 1753, when Joost Dureya bought 260 acres of land and made it his homestead. He lived in this home with his two wives and his son Simon, who served in the Revolutionary War.

 
 Surviving to this day, in addition to the main house, are numerous other buildings: the barn -some experts say there are only four like that left in the state; an English carriage house, an out – kitchen , a building with a big "cooking" fireplace and two rooms, and the famous Well, located across the street form the main property. Interestingly, the burial ground of the Dureya family, is behind the property, as it was customary in the days of the early settlers.

The estate’s notoriety and its present name come from this well, which is situated on 2.3 acres of land. The legend has it that the Continental Army was passing by the home on a very hot summer day. The soldiers were so thirsty, they drank the well dry.

Today, you will find the main house to be a gracious home with 8 fireplaces, original pumpkin floors, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, many original details combined with modern amenities. The estate of such stature, also has is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom beautiful legal apartment with a separate entrance, which can be used in many ways.

 Above are the 30 foot long Living Room, and Reception Hall. Can you picture yourself coming down the stairs to the Ball of your own?

The grand Dinning room is just that -Grand, and the charming kitchen offers all the modern conveniences. But remember, this kitchen is only one of the few on the property.

The backyard will remind you of being in a country resort with a gorgeous pool, pool house with a kitchen and a fireplace, and many other outbuildings.

There are only a few barns like this left in the state.

This estate is offered with two other separate properties, a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cape on 1 acre and a 2.3 parcel of land – the site of the historic well.

The price for the three properties is $1,800,000. The main property can be purchased separately for $1,400,000 and several other purchasing options are available. 

If you fast forward to today, you will find this home's charm and history are complimented by the vibrant community, great schools, things to do and convenient commuting. Imagine -you are only 15 minutes from New York -the private Princeton airport is within minutes. By train or bus it takes about an hour to either New York or Philadelphia.

The village of Skillman is located in Montgomery Township, which was settled in 1702 by Dutch English settlers and now is a 32 square mile community with population of 23,243 (2006).

If Washington Well Farm is your main mainstay, you will find world class educational opportunities in both private and public schools. The Montgomery Township school system is rated among the best in the state. In close proximity there are also many private schools, with world renown reputations, such as the Lawrenceville School, which counts George Akerlof '58 - 2001 Nobel Laureate for Economics among its alumni. Other private schools in the area are The Hun School and the Princeton Day school to name a few.

Downtown Princeton is only a few miles away. Here you will find not only the famous Princeton University, but also many cultural and entertainment opportunities. McCarter Theatre is one of the nations most active cultural centers, with over 200,000 visitors each season. Princeton Art Museum is a leading university art museum, with over 60,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary. Parks, sports arenas, shopping malls and boutiques, top class dinning – all of this is within stone throw away from this home.

There is only one way to experience what Washington Well Farm has to offer – come and see for yourself. Call Faina Sechzer at 609-553-4175 for the private tour of this unique property and discover why this should be your next place to call home.