Beautiful setting complete with electronic gated entry, spectacular pond and landscaping welcomes you to a custom built house filled with character and architectural details that provide the backdrop for a special home with wonderful floor plan. Enter the large, vaulted foyer and immediately be impressed with the wide, curved staircase that sets the tone for the ambiance of this country estate. Soaring beamed ceilings, custom millwork, wood floors, first floor master bedroom, sun filled rooms, windows everywhere for natural light and views. Step down living room has dramatic oak fireplace, spacious dining room is open to sunroom with inside hose connection for plants and wall of glass & door to patio. Enormous kitchen has cook top island, huge amount of counter space, two sinks, abundant cabinets in a country finish and octagonal shaped casual dining/sitting room with stone fireplace. Master bedroom suite has unique 2-sided fireplace open to sitting room and trey ceiling bedroom. Huge walk-in closet, door to sunroom and a fabulous bathroom with soaking tub creates a private oasis. Other side of kitchen has laundry room, powder room, door to garage and a separate room with outside access that can be used as an office or variety of purposes. Upstairs has 2 or 3 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. One area can be used as 2 bedrooms or as a bedroom with sitting room. The other bedroom & bath leads to a spectacular unfinished space that can provide more living space to suit your individual needs. There is a 3-car garage, small building for equipment or animals, specimen trees & shrubs, flower beds and wooded area. This spectacular property is designed for comfortable living and gracious entertaining. Located near the restaurants, shops & cultural institutions of Doylestown, it is close to Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena on a quiet country road. For the discerning buyer that wants a distinguished country retreat without isolation. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
10.31 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maria Taylor• BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
•215-862-3385 (broker)
•renee.swillo@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Donald Pearson• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Public record
Zoning
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
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Last updated by owner on Apr 12, 2023.
WS
Watershed District
The Watershed District consists of valuable natural resources such as woodlands, agricultural soils, floodplains, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas and areas of steep slopes. The Watershed District also includes Lake Galena, a popular recreational area, and the source for public water supply to the Forest Park Water Treatment Plant located downstream of Lake Galena near the confluence of the North Branch Neshaminy Creek and Pine Run. For these reasons, uses are permitted in both type and intensity which provide the maximum opportunities for open space in order to protect the natural resources in the watershed, including Lake Galena. Single-family detached and watershed conservation subdivisions are permitted, provided that sewage disposal methods shall replenish the water table in accordance with the Township's Sewage Facilities Plan and sewage management ordinances. Additional design criteria will be required in order to less then impact of point and non-point discharges in the watershed. In addition, the design and layout of open space, stormwater management facilities and the buildable areas shall be designed to achieve Best Management Practices BMPs and be compatible with other uses in the Watershed District.; Within the Watershed District, a building may be erected, altered or used and a lot or premises may be used only when in conformance with the conditions of this Part and the specific use, area and design regulations of this District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Library
Museum / gallery
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), CeilngFan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Intercom, Stall Shower, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Marble, Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $59,760
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 565X764
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,060
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,063
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $72,820
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $11,605
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Underground, 200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Forced Air
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: GROVELAND
Middle Or Junior School: TOHICKON
High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
Location Information
Cross Street: FERRY
Directions: From Doylestown, Rte 313 West, Left onto Ferry Rd, Right onto N Chapman to property on Left.
Location Type: Pond
Municipality: NEW BRITAIN TWP
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 12, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Groveland El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Tohickon Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Central Bucks High School-West
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.35M – $1.64M
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