1940 Swamp Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

c. 1775 stone farm house in rural Milford Twp offers a pastoral setting. Close to shopping, dining and travel routes. Nestled behind towering pines down a long paved driveway sits the 4 BR home with c. 1979 addition. 2-story foyer with French door, exposed stone wall, turned staircase and powder room opens to large family room with oak floor, stone FP and screened porch. LR with deep-set sills, oak floorboards, walk-in FP and exposed beams. DR with chair rail, random-with pine floor and bible cabinet. Large kitchen with honed granite counters, cherry cabinets and large breakfast room with picture window. Upstairs are 4 BRs plus a small den. En suite MBR with walk-in closet. Lower level rec room with brick hearth and electric stove, plus a wood-stove flue. The grounds offer spring-fed pond with post-and-rail fence, garden beds and mature evergreens. Refurbished in-ground pool has cabana, aluminum fence. 4-car detached garage. 3-story barn has electric. Efficient multiple heat, AC zones.

Historians will enjoy the preservation and character of the original random width wood flooring, beamed ceilings, deep window sills, stone exposed walls with newer upgrades and the 1,500 sq ft of the 2 story expansion in 1979 for present day living. The meticulously maintained farmette is beautifully set back on a country road. The age of this gem shows 120 years old, but some records indicate part of original home is circa 1775. An expansive rear yard has wonderful views of the pond, in-ground pool and rolling acreage from all the rear windows, doors and covered, screened porch. There is a large four square garden. In addition, a fenced herb garden is conveniently located just outside the kitchen; The long galley kitchen has honed counter tops. The kitchen extends into the laundry area and is a convenient quick drop off for those athletic and work clothes; A Modern 3 Central Air zones adds to summer and modern comfort: View the 4 and 6 paneled solid wood doors and charming 2nd rear staircase; There's a walk In stone fireplace in the Living Room with a Mercer tile hearth; Enjoy the Stone Fireplace in the Family Room. Use the Brick fireplace hearth in the lower level rec room that is set up for a for a wood stove; A Beautiful In-Ground pool has wonderful views and easy access to the home; There's a stocked Spring fed Pond. Contractors, Handy people and collectors will be delighted with the detached garage with a 4 car capacity and the large Barn-Storage 3 story building with concrete first floor in the rear; Split rail fencing is placed in several areas; The main entrance is accessible through a 11 x 12 foyer; The well maintained interior and exterior blend perfectly for those who desire many important amenities; There is also a partial walk up attic with flooring; It's a wonderful location which is near the Quakertown Turnpike exit and easy access to Philadelphia, Allentown, the Poconos, Doylestown, and New York City. First Showings will begin at Open House, Sunday, June 3rd, 11am to 2pm