Positioned along the banks of the Delaware River, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of privacy, recreation, and spacious living within the coveted Bowman's Tower Farm community. Set behind a fully fenced property, the home includes exclusive access to a private 200-acre island reserved for residents of the HOA, creating a truly distinctive lifestyle opportunity. Bring your vision and creativity to further elevate this property into a dream estate surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of one of Bucks County’s most scenic settings. Ideally located just moments from the area's beloved river towns, residents enjoy convenient access to renowned dining, boutique shopping, galleries, and year-round community events throughout New Hope, Lambertville, and the surrounding countryside. A gracious foyer opens to thoughtfully designed living spaces including a formal parlour and elegant dining room, while rich hardwood flooring extends throughout the main level. Designed to embrace the surrounding landscape, the family room is lined with oversized windows overlooking the heated pool, hot tub, and private tennis court, while a striking stone-surround gas fireplace adds warmth and character. Several skylights further enhance the home’s bright and airy atmosphere. The kitchen is appointed with dual paneled Sub Zero refrigerators, built-in oven and microwave, electric cooktop, and generous workspace ideal for entertaining and daily function. Nearby, an additional flex room serves perfectly as either a private office or playroom. A functional laundry and mudroom with utility sink offers direct access to the backyard, while a powder room and oversized three-car garage with additional storage complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a spacious retreat featuring a gas fireplace, walk-in closet with custom built-ins, secondary closet, cedar closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath complete with jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms each feature their own ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, while a fifth bedroom offers flexibility as a guest room, office, or additional living space. A large full-height attic provides substantial storage potential. The fully finished walk-out lower level offers exceptional versatility for entertaining and recreation. Featuring tile flooring throughout, this level includes a full bar with sink and dishwasher, theater room, dry sauna, full bathroom, gas fireplace, and multiple gathering spaces ideal for hosting guests year-round. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a large rear deck overlooking the grounds, heated pool and spa, tennis court with electricity and water fountain, storage shed, and beautifully maintained landscape stretching toward the canal-side setting adjacent to the Delaware River. Additional features include dual-zone oil heat, central vacuum, generator, water softener, and two water heaters. Combining amenities, exceptional privacy, and direct access to the natural beauty of the Delaware River and adjacent canal, this is the first time this property has come to the market and presents a rare opportunity to refresh a legacy estate in one of Bucks County’s most sought-after locations.
The Conservation Management District consists of valuable natural resources such as woodlands, agricultural soils, floodplains, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, and areas of steep slopes. The Conservation Management District is dependent on groundwater as the primary water source. Agriculture is a significant and an important use of land in the Conservation Management District. 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 and encourage the continuation of farming activities. Single-family detached, single-family detached cluster, and performance subdivisions are permitted, provided sewage disposal methods shall replenish the water table in accordance with the wastewater policies of the Joint Municipal Comprehensive Plan and the Sewage Facilities Plan Act 537 of the participating municipality where building or development is proposed. The use and ownership of open space within residential developments shall be designed to achieve the purposes noted above and to be compatible with other uses in the Conservation Management District.
Zone overlays
Deleware Canal Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Recreation
Kennel
Communications tower
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 101° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in New Hope. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1558 River Rd
$1,870,251
$120K under list price of $1.99M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $920K to $2.8M.