Overlooking the Delaware River this Grand Second Empire Style residence on approximately 6 acres evokes a sense of gracious living with its impressive architecture. This former Bed & Breakfast offers 7 bedrooms and 6 ~ baths. If it all in the details, you will appreciate and marvel at is refined characteristics. A wonderful covered porch, finely placed windows, cornice brackets, and lovely Mansard roof with fabulous dormer windows provide balanced symmetry. It is one of the finest homes along the River Road in all of Bucks County. You enter the interior by way of an impressive doorway with transom & etched glass side panels. The interior is an exercise in well planned proportion. Ceilings are 9 feet on all 3 floors and the most exceptionally exquisite wide plank pine floors, deep window sills, fine woodwork can be appreciated throughout, as this home was built for a well known mill family that bears its name. A spacious and formal center hall winding its way to all three floors with grand staircase and its original railings, balustrades newel posts & wainscoting is at the core of this remarkable home and leads to a double parlor with large pocket doors, 2 mantled fireplaces with marble surround & also a solarium. The dining room features raised paneling, large built in cupboard/ china closet with wet bar and a wrap-around banquette for dining. The kitchen with a large walk-in brick fireplace/oven offers pantry space, generous custom oak cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash, large center island with under counter storage, 6 burner Garland commercial type propane stove/oven with Viking stainless exhaust. A sun room is located to the end of the center hall and allows access to the yard with flagstone patio. Most of the bedrooms have full baths & lovely views in all directions. A sundrenched side yard with an expansive lawn is bordered by mature trees providing a wonderful place for outdoor entertaining & events. Located just a few short minutes to the hamlet of Erwinna, gorgeous country side, palisades, a covered bridge and charming Frenchtown across the Delaware with its boutique shop, galleries & restaurants. This very special property affords a rare opportunity and the perfect place for gatherings of family and friends & guests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1851Year Built
6.19 acresLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Leuzzi• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-794-3227 (broker)
Bought with Bob Dandi• RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
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Single Family Residential
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Last updated by owner on Apr 7, 2023.
RC
Residential Conservation District
It is the purpose of this district in areas where major physiographic problems exist, in areas where accessibility is difficult, or in areas of unique natural beauty, to conserve the existing character of such areas by providing natural beauty, to conserve the existing character of such areas by providing for low-intensity residential and agricultural uses and to guide more substantive land development into other more appropriate zoning districts. Minimum lots in this district are of sufficient size to encourage preservation of wooded areas and to make it reasonably feasible to permit on-lot sewage disposal.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
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Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Private
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 6
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Commercial Range, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Marble
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Stall Shower