Historic Highland Park Tudor Combines Classic Charm and Contemporary Design

Step inside this captivating Tudor, a rare blend of historic elegance and contemporary upgrades. Designed by famed architect Clyde Griesenbeck, 3605 Princeton Avenue boasts the best of all worlds: timeless architectural charm, the convenience of modern living, and a covetable location in the heart of Highland Park.

Originally built for prominent fire insurance adjuster Victor Auguste Zintgraff and his wife Mayme Elizabeth, this exceptional residence has had a series of loving owners, according to Domain Real Estate Services’ Realtor Mason McCleskey.

“Each has made improvements to help ensure the home stands the test of time.”

For instance, the cozy den, which seamlessly blends with the home’s original style. Another owner transformed the third-floor attic into a fully functional study nook. Additional improvements include adding guest quarters above a totally renovated garage.

“Not only do the brick and stone perfectly match the house, but the garage can easily accommodate today’s larger vehicles,” said McCleskey.

More recent enhancements include a complete kitchen overhaul complete with custom cabinetry, marble countertops, a Lacanche range, and built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator. The current owners also refinished the hardwood flooring, expanded the primary closet, and refreshed the exterior color palette.

He also suggested smoothing the Tudor’s heavily textured walls. “It created a noticeable visual difference, giving the home a much fresher feel.”

It’s not the first time McCleskey has worked with the sellers. “When I sold them this home, they were mindful and thoughtful about the updates. They wanted to leave a stamp of improvement to ensure it would remain standing in the future,” he said.

“This is a really pretty block of Princeton that has some really beautiful preserved older homes with a sprinkling of well-designed newer construction homes mixed in.”

When the couple was ready to relist the property, McCleskey tapped trusted stager Paige Kuchler of Look Design and Staging. “She did a wonderful job integrating my clients’ existing furnishings with her own pieces, filling in the gaps to tie everything together.”

Priced at $3.995 million, the 4,266-square-foot home sports designer finishes throughout. The layout offers three generous living areas, four bedrooms, and five baths. Outdoors, the turfed backyard is anchored by mature trees and features a stone patio, outdoor kitchen, and firepit. To preview, contact Mason McCleskey.