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A rare blend of architectural distinction and natural beauty, this exceptional residence was designed by acclaimed Doylestown architect Ralph Fey to embrace its peaceful surroundings in every season. Set amid mature trees, a picturesque pond, and a meandering creek, the property feels like a private country retreat while remaining convenient to the best of Bucks County. Gorgeous wrought iron window boxes and custom landscaping create a warm invitation and memorable curb appeal. Front and rear porches, expansive windows, and newly installed living room skylights bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light and offering captivating views. Inside, fresh paint enhances the thoughtfully designed floor plan. The first-floor primary suite is a serene retreat featuring a 18' ceiling, a spacious walk-in closet, private access to the rear porch, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. At the center of the home, the impressive great room and chef’s kitchen come together beneath striking beams milled from poplar trees harvested directly from the property. Recessed built-ins, elegant chandeliers, and a gas fireplace lend character and warmth. The open layout flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, creating an inviting setting for celebrations. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry with glass-front accents, quartz countertops, a six-burner Wolf range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a generous center island. An adjoining sitting or casual dining area overlooks the pond, making everyday meals feel especially peaceful. Also located on the main level is a second bedroom, den, or home office with access to a full bathroom from both the room and the hallway. The window-filled sunroom offers another tranquil place to read, work, or simply enjoy the scenery. Exquisite millwork surrounds its freestanding gas fireplace, and a closet provides a compact, tucked-away workspace. Behind the kitchen, a large walk-in pantry with floor-to-ceiling wood shelving provides exceptional storage. This practical area also includes a coat closet, laundry room, access to the three-car garage, and stairs leading to the expansive basement. A turned staircase leads to the second floor, where one side features a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet and access to a thoughtfully arranged bathroom with individual vanities and sinks, plus a shared tub and shower area. Across the hall, an extraordinary flex room (or fourth bedroom) with a cathedral ceiling, closet, built-in storage window seat, and generous proportions can serve as a private retreat. The enormous unfinished basement presents outstanding potential with 10-foot ceilings and Superior Walls panels already equipped with insulation. Whether envisioned as a home theater, fitness studio, wine cellar, entertaining space, or combination of uses, it offers an exceptional opportunity for future customization. Quality and thoughtful craftsmanship are evident throughout, with custom closets, plantation shutters on every window, a whole-house Generac generator, water-conditioning system, distinctive millwork, and numerous carefully selected upgrades. Classic style, sophisticated finishes, and innovative design come together to create a home that feels both refined and warmly comfortable. Outside, the landscaping is not simply a backdrop, it is an integral part of the experience. Mature trees provide privacy and shade, while colorful plantings enhance the grounds throughout the seasons. A creek passes beneath a charming wooden bridge before flowing into the pond. Ideally located near Doylestown, New Hope, and the finest dining, shopping, recreation, and cultural attractions Bucks County has to offer, the property also provides convenient access to Philadelphia, Princeton, and New York City. Architecturally significant, beautifully updated, and surrounded by nature, this extraordinary home is a private oasis designed to be enjoyed for generations.
Extraordinary house designed by renowned Doylestown architect, Ralph Fey, is the epitome of a comfortable and gracious lifestyle. The setting, house, landscaping, pond, location, serenity, and beauty are unparalleled. The detailed architectural features and amenities, inside and outside, make this a very special home. Every season enters this house with views. Built to include the outdoors as part of the ambiance of this home, large windows and front and rear porches emphasize relaxing and entertaining. The exciting floor plan includes a first floor primary bedroom suite with a luxurious bathroom, enormous walk-in closet, door to the rear porch, and one of the soaring 18’ ceilings. The heart of this home is the great room and chef’s kitchen with beams that were milled from Poplar trees on the property. Note the recessed built-ins, two elegant chandeliers, foyer with skylight letting in natural light. A raised hearth natural gas fireplace is the focal point of this open floor plan that includes a formal dining room. A chef’s kitchen has custom glass-paned cherry cabinets, specially fitted drawers, quartz countertops, Wolf 6-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and an island with seating and deep sink. The sitting or casual dining area overlooks the pond. This floor also has a second bedroom/den/office with a full bathroom that is also accessed from the hall. The windowed sunroom is a quiet spot in which to relax, unwind, and enjoy the view. A natural gas freestanding fireplace is surrounded by exquisite mill work, and within this room is a cleverly converted closet that now is a compact office. Behind the kitchen there is a large pantry with floor to ceiling wood shelves, coat closet, laundry room, doors to the 3-car garage and to the huge basement. Walk up the curved staircase to the second floor and a wall of custom made photograph shelves. One side is a bedroom with walk-in closet, and dual access full bathroom with individual vanity and sink and shared toilet and bath/shower. The other side is a bedroom or multi-use room that is fabulous space with a 16’ ceiling, closet, storage window seat. Whatever your needs, this beautiful home has space for it. The basement is an open canvas with 10’ ceilings and walls are already fitted with Superior Wall System panels with insulation. Fabulous space, great possibilities. Generac whole house generator, water conditioning system, custom Plantation shutters on every window, custom closets throughout, upgrades, classic style and taste, highest quality products and materials, innovative touches, make this both a country and sophisticated home that is an idyllic retreat. The extensive landscaping is a natural and integral part of this extraordinary property. Nature surrounds you; trees shelter you; shrubs and flowers delight you, and there is even a creek that goes under a wood bridge and flows into the pond at one end and spills over the dam at the other end. Close to New Hope, Doylestown, and the best of Bucks County dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment, the location is convenient for commuting to Philadelphia, Princeton, and NYC. Welcome home to your own private oasis.
BRIGHT MLS #1002281609
Aug 15, 2008
Sold
$910,000
$229/sq ft
+7
This cottage-style custom home is beautifully crafted, in mint condition & offers an open, flexible floor plan. The core of the home is a Great Room w/ 22' vaulted ceiling w/ truss detailing & marble FP, integrated into a designer kitchen w/ Jennair & Subzero appliances, custom antiqued glazed cabinetry & granite counters. A formal DR is perfect for entertaining! 1st fl. main BR suite w/ full bath, granite counters, steeping tub & shower w/ rain shower feature & seamless doors. Also a 1st fl. spare BR, bath & office. The 1st fl. is oriented to the beautiful rear yard w/ French doors & windows, leading onto a covered patio w/ bead board ceiling & a gorgeous spring-fed pond. The 2nd fl. offers 2 BRs w/ a spacious compartmentalized full bath; the larger 2nd fl. room is perfect for a media rm & presently used as such; floored attic storage & full basement. Two-zoned natural gas heat, interior fire suppression sprinkler system, Hurd windows & doors & 3 car attached garage bays w/ openers & beautiful landscaping. Wonderful!
BRIGHT MLS #PABU355668
Jan 31, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2006
Listed
$1,050,000
$264/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU439760
Dec 6, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2004
Listed
$974,900
$245/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 2002
Sold
$675,000
$170/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001824321
Aug 16, 1999
Sold
$145,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,105 (+6.1%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2025
$15,176 (+4.7%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2024
$14,490 (+3.5%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2023
$13,999 (+1.2%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2022
$13,831 (+1.2%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2021
$13,666
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2020
$13,666 (+0.7%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2019
$13,577
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2018
$13,577 (+0.8%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2017
$13,465 (−1.0%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2015
$13,599 (+0.9%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2014
$13,484
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2013
$13,484 (+3.3%)
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2011
$13,051
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
2010
$13,051
$9,280 + $79,720
$89,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,973
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,973
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
06-004-057-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential Districts accommodate residential development in development districts identified by the Township Comprehensive Plan.; A building or structure may be erected or altered to be used either in whole or in part and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other, provided that such uses, buildings, or structures shall comply with such regulations as yard, lot sizes, lot width, building area, heights, impervious surfaces, easements, buffer yards, off-street parking and other requirements as specified by this Ordinance.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Doylestown, PA • 18902
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
34
20
38
23
56
35
64
43
71
52
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61
86
68
80
59
77
57
67
45
55
37
39
25
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3819 Church School Rd
$1,430,194
$194 over list price of $1.43M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $930K to $1.5M.