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136 COVERED BRIDGE RD New Hope, PA 18938
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Key Details
Sold Price $4,775,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,835 sqft
Price per Sqft $540
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABU524368
Sold Date 05/16/22
Style Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk,Side-by-Side
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 8,835
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1770
Annual Tax Amount $27,388
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 107.574 Acres
Acres 107.57
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
It is the rare occasion that an iconic Bucks County estate with historical significance comes to market. Even more rare is when the original connected side by side stone farmhouse residences - in this instance 1766 and 1770 - are offered completely renovated and with additional new construction added. Such is the case with Plumb Meadow Farm. With the collective vision and tireless efforts of the sellers, award winning architect Daniel Lloyd, and master builder Richard Zaveta, this splendid 107 acre property presents a once in lifetime opportunity to acquire a legacy Bucks County homestead. As the last and westernmost portion of an original 505 acre William Penn land grant in 1753, the property stretched from what is now Covered Bridge Road to the Delaware River. Parts of the original 505 acres are believed to have been used by George Washington's troops as an encampment prior to and after the crossing of the Delaware River for the Christmas Day 1776 Battle of Trenton. Today, the home is nestled just under Bowman's Hill and Bowman's Tower of the adjacent 200 acre Washington Crossing Historic Park, with the famous Van Sant Covered Bridge perched along a portion of the property frontage. Reimagined to perfection in 2015, now offering over 8,800 square feet of finished space, the home features spectacular exposed stone, gleaming oak floors, re-purposed wood and beautiful moldings throughout, all in an idyllic and most private setting. The original 1766 home is now a large formal dining room; the 1770 structure is now a formal living room w/patio access, with an exquisite and expansive owners suite now spanning the combined second floors of both. A gourmet kitchen w/ two islands, breakfast room, walk-in pantry, two story family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, office/library and more compliment the first floor. The upper level, in addition to the owners suite, features three additional bedrooms; one en-suite with two sharing a Jack and Jill bath, and bridge overlook to the family room. The laundry room is conveniently located on the upper level. The lower lever features a finished play room, with ample storage and additional space to ready finish. A breezeway leads to the structure housing the three car garage, featuring a large mud room entrance, hobby room, powder room, ample closets and storage, with a spectacular gym above. The home features 5 zones of HVAC, whole house generator, Control 4 security and operating system, Sonos sound system, Lutron lighting, irrigation system and more. The outside of the home is replete with remarkable, immaculate landscaping, two bluestone patios, one of which serves as a large well appointed outdoor kitchen under a large covering, rectangular salt water pool with Turkish travertine surround, gorgeous spring- fed pond, and 40' x 60' heated two-story barn / storage building. The magnificent acreage is a nature lovers dream, featuring approximately 52 acres of forested area with scores of species of both deciduous and non -deciduous trees, multiple springs, a Blue Heron rookery, roughly 40 meadow acres that can be farmed, over 2,200' of a gently meandering Pidcock Creek, and amazing year-round vistas in all directions. And you can hunt and fish to your hearts content. Finally, the Conservation Easement governing the property's preservation was amended in 2013, and now features an expanded building envelope allowing for an additional home, outbuildings, equine facilities, nursery and farming operations, etc. All with a lifetime of reduced taxes in perpetuity. Located on the southernmost border of Solebury Township, bordering Upper Makefield Township, the property lies almost equidistant from the beautiful and alluring walking towns of New Hope (12 Minutes) and Newtown (15 Minutes); 60 minutes to Philadelphia, 90 minutes to Manhattan. This is one of the Delaware Valley's most distinguished and investable properties. Now is the chance to make it your very own.
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Solebury Twp (10141)
Zoning R2
Direction North
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office
Basement Drainage System, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank, Propane
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Insert, Stone
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Humidifier
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement,Double Hung,Energy Efficient,Low-E
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Humidifier
Heat Source Propane - Leased
Laundry Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Breezeway, Patio(s)
Parking Features Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces 18.0
Pool In Ground, Heated, Gunite
Utilities Available Cable TV, Under Ground, Propane
Water Access N
View Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Metal,Pitched
Accessibility None
Porch Breezeway, Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 18
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Poolside, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
Story 2
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk, Side-by-Side
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Masonry,Other,Plaster Walls,Vaulted Ceilings,Cathedral Ceilings,2 Story Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District New Hope-Solebury
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 41-036-063
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features 24 hour security,Monitored,Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Haven F Duddy • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon