Courtesy of Andrew Gerzan, APG Realty LLC jeff@alterraproperty.com
Property Description
Big, beautiful farmhouse-style home with a rich history and a number of recent updates. Built in 1792, this three story, 3,497 sf house sits on a 4.9 acre lot with a natural spring in the back. The house features tall ceilings, original wide plank flooring throughout, 5 fireplaces, dual interior stairwells (with original pie slice steps for the rear stairwell), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate dining room, living room and den/library, along with a large basement for ample storage. The property itself features a large pond and abundant greenspace throughout the nearly 5 acre lot. Regarding its historic charm, the property was originally deeded by William Penn to Thomas Hillborn in 1702, whose Quaker family would go on to open their home as safe haven as a part of the Underground Railroad during the 1840s and 1850s. More recently, the property has seen a number of investments in order to preserve and enhance this wonderful home, including a complete rewiring of the house, full resurfacing and painting of the interior drywall and plaster, exterior masonry including repointing of the house’s beautiful stone and replacement of the side patio, roofing work including replacement of the dormers and chimneys, replacement of the rear bilco door, and hardscaping/landscaping improvements including new driveway gravel and removal of ivy/wisteria and 4 large trees. Full detail on work completed and additional historical details about the property have been included in the seller documents. Come experience serene Bucks County living and make this charming Newtown house your picturesque home.
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Property Details and Features
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Basement
- Full
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Bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
- 3 bathrooms on all upper levels
- 3 full bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms on upper levels
- 4 bedrooms
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Building
- 3,497 sqft living area
- 3,497 sqft above grade (finished)
- Built in 1792
- Structure Type: Detached
- Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
- 3 levels
- Farmhouse/National Folk
- Masonry
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Cooling
- None
- None
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Fireplaces
- 5 fireplaces
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Floors
- Hardwood
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Foundation
- Stone
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Heating
- Oil
- Radiator
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Listing
- 141 days on market
- $257 per sqft
- Property SubType: Single Family Residential
- Concession In Price: N
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Location
- Municipality: NEWTOWN TWP
- County: Bucks
- MLS Area: Newtown Twp (10129)
- Subdivision: 000
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Lot
- 215,000 sqft
- Lot Size Dimensions: 430.00 x 500.00
- 4.94 acres
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Property
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- View: Pond
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Roof
- Asphalt
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Schools
- School District: COUNCIL ROCK
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Sewer
- Public Sewer
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Taxes
- City/Town Tax: $813
- City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,577
- County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- School Tax: $8,727
- Tax Annual Amount: $11,118
- Tax Year: 2024
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Utilities
- Hot Water: S/W Changeover
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This content last updated on November 22, 2024 12:02PM.