Don't miss the chance to show this absolutely stunning, updated and proved, classic brick front manor home set far off Makefield Road. This is a chance to own a true classic, charming and light filled extensively updated home with magnificent improvements and unique charm and character. This true architectural gem includes an accessible office suite with a bathroom and separate outside entrance. This could be an entry level, additional bedroom, game room, or home office. In addition, a separate staircase leads to a private, in-law or au pair suite that offers an open living room, dining area along with full kitchen, spacious bedroom and full bath. The balcony leading to the in-law suite, overlooks the spectacular grounds and heated, salt water pool. As you enter the main house, appreciate the travertine marble foyer. Hardwood floors throughout, along with chair rail, and crown moldings. The chef of the house will enjoy working in the fabulously appointed, center island, gourmet kitchen that features custom cabinetry, soft close drawers, beautiful granite counters, double ovens, built-in microwave, Kenmore Elite cook top, recessed lighting along with custom pendant lights, pot filler, custom tile backsplash and wine/beverage refrigerator. The kitchen has been prepped for a future gas stove. Adjacent to the kitchen is light, bright breakfast/reading area, with vaulted ceilings and doors leading to the expansive yard. Hosting gatherings will be a delight in the dining room, also with vaulted ceilings, custom light fixture along with recessed lighting. The formal living room with custom moldings and oversized windows features a stunning wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the family room with unique custom beamed ceiling, brick fireplace with wood burning stove insert and gorgeous built-ins. You will also find on this level, a spacious and functional office, a lovely powder room with granite and a large, laundry/mud room with extra refrigerator, granite counters and loads of extra cabinets. The upper level of the main house features a gorgeous primary bedroom suite, with a sitting room as you enter, along with well organized, walk-in closet and a sumptuous and elegant main bath that offers double vanities, and a huge, walk-in, multi-head shower. This level also offers 3 additional, well proportioned bedrooms and a lovely hall bath. The grounds are amazing, and you will enjoy the heated, salt-water pool. Detached 2 car garage, with additional storage, workshop and changing room. Huge driveway with overflow parking. The current owners have added too many improvements to list in full, but they include changing from oil to gas heat, including adding a new furnace, added gas heat along with changing the pool to salt water, new electrical panel, updated the master bath, updated the office/sutdio bathroom, updated the bathroom in the in-law suite. This is truly a unique and special home, not to be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Martin Millner• Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
•215-860-4200 (broker)
•klrw983@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Jackie McGonigal• Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
Prominent manor home on Makefield Rd sits amongst a strip of stately properties. First time on the market in over 25 years, this home has been lovingly maintained and extensively updated. Brick center-hall colonial crowned with a whimsical widow's watch and built with quality construction, it is a true architectural gem with a multi-functional floor plan. In addition to the main living space, there is also a professional office and large in-law apartment. The ADA compliant office suite with separate outside entrance has a waiting room, reception area, two additional rooms, multiple closets, and a half bath. A separate staircase leads to the private in-law apartment, which boasts an open living and dining room with full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet and balcony overlooking the beautiful pool and backyard. The first floor of the main living space includes a travertine marble foyer, powder room, massive living room and dining room, bright and airy all-season sun porch, inviting family room and recently remodeled kitchen. Cherry Cabinets, neutral granite countertops/travertine backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and sizable center island bring to life the expansive, open kitchen design. Two fireplaces, lovely trim and woodwork, and hardwood floors are found throughout the main living space. Upstairs there are 2 bathrooms and 4 large bedrooms, including a master suite with adjoining office/sitting room and recently updated ensuite bathroom. The detached two car garage provides ample storage and a spacious workshop area as well as a changing room adjacent to the pool. Safely surrounded by a wrought-iron gate, the brick paver pool area with immense 20'x40' completely refinished pool is tucked away in the corner of the lot behind the garage, creating a sense of privacy while being out of the way during the cooler months. A new roof was added in 2016. High efficiency System 2000 Furnace with 5 Zones. Easy access to trains and major highways for commutes to Phila, NYC, and NJ. Pennsbury School District. Agent is related to sellers. Showings start on July 5th.
TREND #7012182
Sep 15, 2017
Sold
$645,000
$135/sq ft
Aug 24, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2017
Listed
$684,900
$143/sq ft
+20
Public Records
Jul 2, 1991
Sold
$338,450
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,553 (+4.1%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2025
$15,908 (+5.0%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2024
$15,154 (+5.3%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2023
$14,394 (+2.2%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2022
$14,082 (+1.6%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2021
$13,858
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2020
$13,858 (+2.0%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2019
$13,583 (+1.8%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2018
$13,345 (+3.2%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2017
$12,932 (+5.4%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2015
$12,273 (+1.7%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2014
$12,072
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2013
$12,072 (+0.7%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2011
$11,991
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2010
$11,991
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
Tax history for 1546 Makefield
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,553 (+4.1%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2025
$15,908 (+5.0%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2024
$15,154 (+5.3%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2023
$14,394 (+2.2%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2022
$14,082 (+1.6%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2021
$13,858
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2020
$13,858 (+2.0%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2019
$13,583 (+1.8%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2018
$13,345 (+3.2%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2017
$12,932 (+5.4%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2015
$12,273 (+1.7%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2014
$12,072
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2013
$12,072 (+0.7%)
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2011
$11,991
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
2010
$11,991
$14,360 + $49,640
$64,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.