Much-Admired Landmark

5 Prospect Street, Princeton MA 01541

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4 BEDROOMS

2.5 BATHS

3275 SQUARE FEET

1.7 ACRES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

BRICK COURTYARD

UPDATED KITCHEN

ATTACHED BARN

It may be the brick driveway, the elegant courtyard, or the welcoming screened front porch--there's just something about this Colonial Revival residence that makes you want to go inside. And once you do, you'll never want to leave.

The turn-of-the-century John Charles Fremont Mirick House, across from Princeton's charming town center, has panoramic views of the Boston skyline.

It's a pristine "house beautiful" with tasteful renovations that embrace and enhance this home's elegant qualities, including a remodeled and enlarged country kitchen with soapstone counters, Heritage custom oak cabinetry, a 5-burner Thermador propane range, Jenn-Air stainless appliances, built-ins, a farmer's sink, and a cozy nook for reading or relaxing.

There are large picture windows and tall ceilings everywhere, creating light-filled spaces. You can walk to the library and enjoy summer concerts on the Common from the stately screened porch.

This home is evocative of a gracious bygone era, with distinctive touches, including authentic alabaster light fixtures, carved woodwork, beautifully updated second floor baths, and a cozy family room created from a loft in the attached barn.

The 21st century renovations include 29 Marvin windows, a new septic system (2004), new furnace (2010), and exterior sanding and painting of front porch, front steps, and side deck (2018).

Ultimately, this home--this place--is about a lifestyle. One that offers solace and tranquility, with the convenience of walking to the library, summer concerts, or morning coffee, in a friendly country town where you can actually hear yourself think, and where the sounds of nature--not the bustle of the city--will fill your heart and your home.

Beautifully Remodeled Kitchen

The heart of this home is its expanded and remodeled kitchen, tastefully appointed with authentic soapstone counters, built-in cabinets, a 5-burner Thermador propane range, wine fridge, and stainless appliances.

Light-infused Spaces

Perhaps the most amazing feature of this turn-of-the-century home is its feeling of light and space. You don't always find that in antique homes.

Breathtaking Views

The plentiful picture windows not only let in the light, they also offer picturesque views of the iconic images of Princeton's much-loved Common and the panoramic vistas of the Boston skyline--so distinct that it feels like you could touch it.

A Blend of Elegance and Ease

There are comfortable spaces in each room, and they all seem to say, "sit down and stay awhile."

A Picture Postcard

In the words of one of the sellers, "It's sometimes like looking out at a huge postcard. In the summer, sitting on the porch, there are pinks and purples everywhere as sunset approaches."