117 HOPEWELL ROCKY HILL ROAD, HOPEWELL, NJ 08525

$1,275,000

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… Read More 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 cafe9;s, 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Edward T Heebner Jr., Homestarr Realty 215-355-5565

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 25, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,819

Lot Size

2.36 Acres

Year Built

1750

MLS Number

NJME2076634

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dryer - Electric, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Built-In Microwave

Basement

Unfinished

Building

Built in 1750, Built in 2012 (effective), Living area: 2819, Levels: 2, Construction Materials: Frame

Cooling

Central A/C, Wall Unit

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s), Outbuilding(s), Tennis Court(s)

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Wood

Floors

Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood

Foundation

Stone

Garage

3 spaces

Interior Features

Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Lot

2.36 acres, Level, Sloping, Stream/Creek, Rural, Private, Partly Wooded

Property

Excellent, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Water

Security Features

Security System

Sewer

On Site Septic

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Annual Amount: $19,987, Lot: 00003 02, Year: 2025, Zoning: VRC

Utilities

Water Source: Public, Circuit Breakers

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