"The Barrens" in Doylestown, Bucks County is an impressive approx. 8,700-square-foot prominent mansion built over a three years span between 1912 and 1915, featuring reinforced concrete construction and situated on an unspoiled 3.4 acres. The property includes an in-ground pool, tennis court, detached three-car garage and beautifully manicured grounds. The home combines classic architectural details with modern amenities, creating a timeless and elegant living space. This extraordinary home presents a gated entrance with a circular driveway. Starting at the impressive front porch you then enter the grand foyer with a turned staircase. The stately living room features a gas fireplace with Mercer tiles and leads to a sunroom with a bar and French doors opening to the backyard. There is a 2nd sunroom with French doors to the pool area. There is a formal dining room and a spacious private office. The kitchen features custom cabinetry and a large butler’s pantry all adjacent to an expansive breakfast room/dining area. The second floor consists of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a fireplace, private balcony, and ensuite bath. The third floor offers 4 additional bedrooms, full bath and a sitting room, while the lower level includes 2,000+/- square feet of space with a wine cellar. A detached 3-car garage features a 500-square-foot finished 2nd floor (unheated). The grounds consist of a brick patio, private tennis court, pool with cabana, fountains and a pergola and Mercer's tile accents. This extraordinary home and remarkable property must be seen to truly be appreciated. With countless features and unique details, it's impossible to capture them all in a description.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
3.41 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amy Emery• BHHS Fox & Roach-Doylestown
•215-348-1700 (broker)
•renee.swillo@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Lisa Povlow• Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
9
Baths
5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.41 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
6,833
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
09-012-014
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Residential District is to allow for low-density single-family residential development in areas suitable for residences and for single-family residential development on smaller lots where open space is preserved and centralized sewer and water services are provided. Additionally, use opportunities, including single-family attached townhouse development, shall be allowed to assist in preserving historic resources in accordance with Sections 603 and 605 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended.