For the first time in over 50 years this tranquil retreat with all the elements one needs for an upscale country lifestyle, comes to market. Tucked away in Hilltown Township, Brook Hollow Farm epitomizes the Bucks County farm estate. Accessible via two entrances, the house is hidden from the road and situated on 15.4 acres, assuring privacy. Enjoy a slice of English countryside with a mid-18th-century stone manor house at its center. Views from the four-bedroom house are enchanting in every season. The main residence and barn date back to 1750 and have been researched and documented by the Heritage Foundation in Doylestown, PA. While its original sections offer a traditional floorplan with a formal living and dining room, later additions are designed to take advantage of the views and indoor-outdoor flow for warm weather entertaining. The formal living room is bright and airy with 8 windows and double glass doors to the outside along with a mantled fireplace. The formal dining room boasts a huge walk-in fireplace with Bee Hive baking oven inside. The family room is lined in windows and has French doors that open to a large slate patio with pasture and stream views. Ever-blooming gardens come to life each Spring and provide color all season. A rich bookshelf lined library with glass doors opens to a solarium overlooking the pond and pastures. The open country kitchen with island has custom pine cabinets and top of the line designer appliances. The kitchen opens to the warm and inviting family room will walls of windows, wood burning fireplace, and a casual dining area well designed for entertaining. Private quarters include four bedrooms and 3 baths. The main bedroom suite provides a large sitting are with gas fireplace, office space, his and her walk-in-closets, and updated bath with radiant heat floors, soaking tub and shower. There is pumpkin pine floors throughout the house and door hardware is solid brass by Ball & Ball. Additionally, this pristine setting includes an 8’ deep spring fed pond with fountain and stone spring house sitting next to the Pleasant Spring Creek. Most of the 15.4 acres is fenced for horses and includes professional hard scape of dry laid stone retaining walls and PA slate patios. The large bank barn was originally constructed in 1798. The ground floor is 900 SF of open space with the same above with 25’ height ceiling for storing or events. The horse stable has 6 oversized stalls with matts, Dutch doors, stacked stone wall fronts, and wash stall w hot water. Second floor is open for hay storage. The Care-Takers apartment is lovely and very livable with 2 beds 1 bath, living room, dining room and kitchen. The level below the apartment has a tack room and powder room/laundry room which services the horse barn. There is a 4-bay garage includes 3 10x20 parking bays and 1 10x30 bay with sliding door for an RV or tractor. Both the garage and home have central vacuum systems. Additionally, there are three run-in sheds for horses or livestock and a 900 SF maintenance building for tractors and tools. This property has been an active working horse farm until 1995 and all associated amenities have been carefully maintained and are fully operational. This home offers easy access to many area attractions. The farm is 2 hours to NYC, 1 hour to Philadelphia, minutes to Philly train stations and surrounded by sought after farm to table dining and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1750Year Built
15.36 acresLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Petrina Unger• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-794-3227 (broker)
Bought with Vincent Vesci• Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
For the first time in over 50 years this tranquil retreat with all the elements one needs for an upscale country lifestyle, comes to market. Tucked away in Hilltown Township, Brook Hollow Farm epitomizes the Bucks County farm estate. Accessible via two entrances, the house is hidden from the road and situated on 15.4 acres, assuring privacy. Enjoy a slice of English countryside with a mid-18th-century stone manor house at its center. Views from the four-bedroom house are enchanting in every season. The main residence and barn date back to 1750 and have been researched and documented by the Heritage Foundation in Doylestown, PA. While its original sections offer a traditional floorplan with a formal living and dining room, later additions are designed to take advantage of the views and indoor-outdoor flow for warm weather entertaining. The formal living room is bright and airy with 8 windows and double glass doors to the outside along with a mantled fireplace. The formal dining room boasts a huge walk-in fireplace with Bee Hive baking oven inside. The family room is lined in windows and has French doors that open to a large slate patio with pasture and stream views. Ever-blooming gardens come to life each Spring and provide color all season. A rich bookshelf lined library with glass doors opens to a solarium overlooking the pond and pastures. The open country kitchen with island has custom pine cabinets and top of the line designer appliances. The kitchen opens to the warm and inviting family room will walls of windows, wood burning fireplace, and a casual dining area well designed for entertaining. Private quarters include four bedrooms and 3 baths. The main bedroom suite provides a large sitting are with gas fireplace, office space, his and her walk-in-closets, and updated bath with radiant heat floors, soaking tub and shower. There is pumpkin pine floors throughout the house and door hardware is solid brass by Ball & Ball. Additionally, this pristine setting includes an 8’ deep spring fed pond with fountain and stone spring house sitting next to the Pleasant Spring Creek. Most of the 15.4 acres is fenced for horses and includes professional hard scape of dry laid stone retaining walls and PA slate patios. The large bank barn was originally constructed in 1798. The ground floor is 900 SF of open space with the same above with 25’ height ceiling for storing or events. The horse stable has 6 oversized stalls with matts, Dutch doors, stacked stone wall fronts, and wash stall w hot water. Second floor is open for hay storage. The Care-Takers apartment is lovely and very livable with 2 beds 1 bath, living room, dining room and kitchen. The level below the apartment has a tack room and powder room/laundry room which services the horse barn. There is a 4-bay garage includes 3 10x20 parking bays and 1 10x30 bay with sliding door for an RV or tractor. Both the garage and home have central vacuum systems. Additionally, there are three run-in sheds for horses or livestock and a 900 SF maintenance building for tractors and tools. This property has been an active working horse farm until 1995 and all associated amenities have been carefully maintained and are fully operational. This home offers easy access to many area attractions. The farm is 2 hours to NYC, 1 hour to Philadelphia, minutes to Philly train stations and surrounded by sought after farm to table dining and shopping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,473 (+4.2%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2025
$17,735
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2024
$17,735 (+1.2%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2023
$17,528
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2022
$17,528
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2021
$17,528
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2020
$17,528 (+0.6%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2019
$17,425
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2018
$17,425 (+0.8%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2017
$17,295 (+3.5%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2015
$16,713 (+2.9%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2014
$16,246 (+1.3%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2013
$16,030 (+0.8%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2011
$15,900 (+1.3%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2010
$15,693
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
Tax history for 1020 Rickert Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,473 (+4.2%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2025
$17,735
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2024
$17,735 (+1.2%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2023
$17,528
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2022
$17,528
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2021
$17,528
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2020
$17,528 (+0.6%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2019
$17,425
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2018
$17,425 (+0.8%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2017
$17,295 (+3.5%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2015
$16,713 (+2.9%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2014
$16,246 (+1.3%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2013
$16,030 (+0.8%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2011
$15,900 (+1.3%)
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
2010
$15,693
$20,040 + $83,400
$103,440
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,611
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
15-028-041-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The Rural Residential areas are based primarily upon the analysis and availability of a safe and adequate groundwater supply. Within these areas, the recommended residential density is one dwelling unit for every three acres of land area. If public water is provided by a municipal authority within these areas, then development on fifty-thousand-square-foot lots may be accommodated. If municipal authority public water and open space are provided in accordance with requirements of this chapter, a cluster option within thirty-thousand-square-foot lots is permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Crushed Stone, Asphalt Driveway
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Conditioner - Owned
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Central Vacuum, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Store/Office, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Solarium
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Stone, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Improved
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Historic
Improvement Assessed Value: $83,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2004
Habitable Residence: Yes
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Stone
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Double Hung, Storm
Architect Name: Lynn Taylor
Exterior Information
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Crops Included: No
Land Assessed Value: $20,040
Pasture Acres: 15
Farm Information
Farm Features: Corral, Farm Equipment, Shed(s)
Land Area Units: Acres
Horse
Farm Land Preservation: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,960
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $905
County Tax: $2,632
School Tax: $13,990
Tax Assessed Value: $103,440
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $17,528
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Zoned, Radiant, Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Private
Location
School Information
High School: PENNRIDGE
School District Name: PENNRIDGE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Baringer Avenue
Directions: Please enter where the for sale sign hangs into the parking area in front of the house. Please do not park by the barn. Please use GPS and make sure to type the name of the road as Rickert, NOT Rickerts.
Municipality: HILLTOWN TWP
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,611
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 15.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 15-028-041-001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Grasse El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Pennridge Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Pennridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
9/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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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
$2.04M – $2.47M
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