Location is everything. Just moments from historic New Hope, 30 mins from Princeton & 1 hour from both Philly & Newark airports, this home in Bowmans Tower Farm is in the perfect spot! Located on a tree lined private lane, this expansive home is elegant yet comfortable & embodies resort style living. The nearly 12,000 sq foot home has 5 BR's, PLUS an in law/ au pair suite w/ bath. An additional 5,450 sq ft in the finished lower level make this a great multi-generational home. Past the grand foyer w/ its double staircase & marble flooring is a handsome LR with mahogany flooring & lovely built ins flanking the FP. The family computer rm offers workspace for 6 & has a FP & french doors to the rear yard. The warm library also has a FP & built ins. The jaw dropping master suite has a sun rm overlooking the pond. The main BR has soaring vaults & a huge palladium window w/ electric blinds. Walk past the his/hers custom closets to the sitting rm w/ walls of glass. The vaulted bath has a jetted tub, huge shower w/ inset TV, dbl vanities plus toilet rm w/ bidet & sink. A newly renovated 1/2 bath round out this wing. The open great rm has cathedral ceilings, built ins around the FP, new carpeting & french doors to the pool. The showstopper is the TOTALLY REMODELED $250,000 kitchen & bar w/ every amenity you can dream of. Both have the finest cabinetry & counters. Kitchen: gas Wolf range, 2 DW's, 2 ovens, 2 fridges, 2 warming drawers & micro plus an oversized eating area. The impressive bar offers fridge drawers, ice maker, copper sink & glass shelving. The DR, w/ its FP & tray ceiling, has seating for 16 or more. In back is a sunny card rm w bath & access to hot tub & pool. A large laundry & storage closets finish this floor. The rear stairs have a chairlift for easy 2nd floor access. Upstairs are 4 gracious en suite BR's, three of which have BRAND NEW designer bathrooms. There is also a 2nd office w/ half bath. The in law/ au pair suite offers a full kitchen, large living area & NEW designer bathroom with a flush shower enclosure for easier access . The lower level is phenomenal boasting: home theater w/ 15 seats, game rm, pub, bistro w/ kitchen, Billiard rm, climate controlled wine cellar w/ burled wood & tasting room, full bath & numerous large storage rm's. Anchoring this space is a large gym w/ glass doors overlooking the pond & lush green yard. The large grassy yard has room to play or you can sit & enjoy the solitude of the pond. The fenced diving pool is perfect for entertaining or soak tired muscles in the hot tub. If you want a private retreat that has great access to the outside world, you just found it! * * * Please see MLS attachment for a more detailed list of amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
3.06 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Sue Thomas• Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
•215-340-5700 (broker)
•lynn@lynnsharer.com (broker)
Bought with Russell Volk• Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.
Welcome to Bowman's Farm Estate this 6 bedroom, 6 full, 2 half bath custom home is set on over 3 acres of prime land. Enter into a dramatic grand foyer w/ marble flooring, floating twin staircases. Formal areas include music room, formal living room, formal dining room & library all featuring custom millwork & custom FPL's. The gourmet kitchen 3 islands, granite countertops, custom cabinetry & premium appliances. The luxurious 1st floor main suite boasts fireplace, 2 story sitting room with gorgeous views of Koi pond & waterfalls, studio & opulent bath with jacuzzi tub, Habitat II Environmental enclosure. Above are 4 spacious bedrooms & guest suite w/ 4 full baths. Below is a full finished walk-up basement w/ movie theater, wine room, exercise room & spa, billiard room, card / bar room, cappacino room w/ kitchenette and plenty of storage. The exterior mirrors the interior in luxury and attention to detail including professional landscaping, specimen trees, in ground pool, hot tub, ponds, waterfalls, and much more!
BRIGHT MLS #PABU440864
Feb 21, 2004
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2004
Listed
$3,987,546
$347/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU432042
Jul 15, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jul 15, 2002
Listed
$2,225,000
$194/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU433430
May 23, 2002
Listing Removed
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May 23, 2002
Listed
$3,100,000
$270/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU343594
Apr 7, 2001
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2000
Listed
$2,750,000
$239/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 1993
Sold
$184,500
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1985
Sold
$1,600,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$37,488 (+3.6%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2025
$36,178 (+2.1%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2024
$35,429 (+2.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2023
$34,458 (+0.5%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2022
$34,280 (+1.4%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2021
$33,816 (+2.5%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2020
$33,005 (+2.4%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2019
$32,240 (+1.9%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2018
$31,640 (+2.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2017
$30,772 (−0.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2015
$31,020 (−0.2%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2014
$31,083 (+1.0%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2013
$30,781 (+1.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2011
$30,234 (+2.6%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2010
$29,464
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
Tax history for 1578 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$37,488 (+3.6%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2025
$36,178 (+2.1%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2024
$35,429 (+2.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2023
$34,458 (+0.5%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2022
$34,280 (+1.4%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2021
$33,816 (+2.5%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2020
$33,005 (+2.4%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2019
$32,240 (+1.9%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2018
$31,640 (+2.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2017
$30,772 (−0.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2015
$31,020 (−0.2%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2014
$31,083 (+1.0%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2013
$30,781 (+1.8%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2011
$30,234 (+2.6%)
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
2010
$29,464
$20,600 + $186,520
$207,120
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.06 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
14,034
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
47-007-030-009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
CM
Conservation Management District
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Recreation
Kennel
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener