Armitage House has sat proudly on its six acres since 1750. Beautifully restored, the home has transcended time with grace and sophistication. Enter down a long stately drive, over a stone walled lined stream and you will arrive at the spectacular first tier of gardens. The home is in remarkable condition and the main floor offers a separate kitchen with dining and an aesthetically pleasing fireplace. The main living space is open in concept allowing flexible dining and seating areas. This lovely beamed room iis anchored by a fireplace encased in museum quality Mercer Tiles and a wall of French doors leading to the sizable stone patio and gardens. An adjacent sunroom/office is enveloped by French doors providing ample light and magnificent vignettes of the landscaped grounds. The expanded landing of the second level provides a quiet reading nook. The sunny and comfortable master bedroom has ample storage and a charming, spacious sitting room/office addition. Two to three bedrooms and two baths complete the second level. The third level provides plenty of room for storage or expansion. The gardens, dining patios, water feature and great lawn create an ambiance of your own private park. One of the most stunning features on this property is the amazing half moon in-ground pool. The pool seems to immerge out a stone wall and is surrounded by a bluestone patio for sunbathing. The entire concept is architecturally innovative. The property contains a number of stone dependencies, notably, a stone garden house currently the owners office, where the creek provides a peaceful backdrop. A stone gardening/storage building, The Carriage house has a 2-car garage and media room above. Stone walls and a stone aqueduct enhance the stream that runs through the property. Armitage House is located in one of the most coveted areas of New Hope/Solebury. It has both the aesthetics and the pedigree of a cherished Cotswold Cottage. Recent upgrades include a modern septic system, upgraded electrical service, and high-speed internet service.
Single-familyProperty Type
1750Year Built
6.05 acresLot Size
$771Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dana Lansing• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-794-3227 (broker)
Bought with Lisa Povlow• Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
•215-340-5700 (broker)
•lynn@lynnsharer.com (broker)
Bought with Shana Trichon• Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
Armitage House has sat proudly on its six acres since 1750. Beautifully restored by its current stewards, the home has transcended time with grace and sophistication. Enter down a long stately drive, over a stone walled lined stream and you will arrive at the spectacular first tier of gardens. The home is in remarkable condition and the main floor offers a separate kitchen with dining and an aesthetically pleasing fireplace. The main living space is open in concept this allows for dining, formal sitting area and informal conversation. This lovely beamed room with floor reflecting a rich patina is anchored by a fireplace offering museum quality Mercer Tiles. An adjacent sunroom/office is enveloped by French doors providing ample light and magnificent vignettes of the landscaped grounds. The second level provides a comfortable master bedroom with a sitting room/office addition. There are a total of 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths that will offer your guests or family the comforts of a home that has celebrated 268 Birthdays! The gardens, dining patios, water feature and great lawn create an ambiance of your own private park. One of the most stunning features on this property is the amazing half moon in-ground pool. The pool seems to immerge out a stone wall and is surrounded by a bluestone patio for sunbathing. The entire concept is architecturally innovative. The property contains a number of stone dependencies, notably, a stone garden house, stone storage building, garage and stone Spring House (a perfect wine cellar). Stone walls and a stone aqueduct enhance the stream that runs through the property. Armitage House is located in one of the more coveted areas of Solebury. It has both the aesthetics and the pedigree of a cherished Cotswold Cottage. Recent upgrades include a new septic system and upgraded electrical service.
BRIGHT MLS #1002047026
Oct 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2018
Pending
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Aug 27, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 16, 2018
Listed
$1,950,000
$656/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,876 (+4.0%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2025
$14,299 (+3.4%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2024
$13,829 (+2.6%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2023
$13,476 (+0.7%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2022
$13,384 (+2.0%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2021
$13,118 (+2.4%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2020
$12,809 (+2.2%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2019
$12,530 (+2.3%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2018
$12,252 (+4.0%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2017
$11,782 (+4.5%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2015
$11,277 (+3.5%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2014
$10,892 (+1.1%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2013
$10,770 (+3.5%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2011
$10,406 (−85.5%)
$28,320 + $55,400
$83,720
2010
$71,901
$28,320 + $55,400
$83,720
Tax history for 6552 Armitage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,876 (+4.0%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2025
$14,299 (+3.4%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2024
$13,829 (+2.6%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2023
$13,476 (+0.7%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2022
$13,384 (+2.0%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2021
$13,118 (+2.4%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2020
$12,809 (+2.2%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2019
$12,530 (+2.3%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2018
$12,252 (+4.0%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2017
$11,782 (+4.5%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2015
$11,277 (+3.5%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2014
$10,892 (+1.1%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2013
$10,770 (+3.5%)
$28,330 + $56,160
$84,490
2011
$10,406 (−85.5%)
$28,320 + $55,400
$83,720
2010
$71,901
$28,320 + $55,400
$83,720
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
263,669
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,972
Year built
1750
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
41-002-111-003
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Waterfront, Pool
Last updated by owner on Dec 4, 2024.
RB
Residential/Agricultural District
The RB, Residential/Agricultural District is designed to preserve the character of existing residential and agricultural areas of the Township. The District includes considerable undeveloped land, and valuable natural resources and features such as floodplains, steep and very steep slopes, woodland, prime agricultural soils, limestone geology, the Delaware Canal and watersheds tributary to the Delaware River. In order to maintain the character of these resources, the RB District provides meaningful: area and bulk regulations, environmental protection requirements, and opportunities to arrange lots under an open space option in accordance with Part 28.