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5 Beds
6 Baths
7,807 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 02/12/2020
Key Details
Sold Price $1,500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,807 sqft
Price per Sqft $192
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABU480182
Sold Date 02/12/20
Style Villa,Other
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 7,807
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1971
Annual Tax Amount $19,518
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 7.030 Acres
Acres 7.03
Property Description
Fern Hill Enclaved on a secluded 7+ acre hilltop setting, accessed by a gated entrance, this Tuscan inspired 5 Bedroom, 5.1 bath custom home is surrounded by colorful gardens, mature trees, and the sights and sounds of nature. Built with cedar shakes and a cedar shake roof, this exquisite home exudes casual elegance and a relaxing ambiance. In addition to the main house, a large heated pool with stone surround and terrace, pool storage shed, stocked koi pond with waterfall, climate-controlled greenhouse, 4-car garage with workshop, generous stone walkways and retaining walls, extensive landscaping, and a tiered front lawn grace this exquisite property. The home features hardwood floors throughout most main rooms, heavy millwork, 4 fireplaces, & oversized casement windows and French doors, allowing access to the outdoors in every direction. A double front door invites you into a large foyer with turned staircase & intricate wood railings. The first floor offers a formal step-down dining room with custom mill work and hand-painted mural walls, and a library/gathering room with marble fireplace & built-in bookcases. Beyond is a magnificent Great Room, accessed by step-down wide soft tread steps, and showcasing a commanding oversized fireplace with hand-carved marble mantle, 10 ft. ceilings, and five sets of French doors w/access to the front terrace. A gourmet kitchen is outfitted with stainless Viking commercial grade appliances a 6-burner range with grill & griddle, two dishwashers, warming drawer, built-in microwave, a farm sink & prep sink, side by side armoire-style Subzero refrigerator & freezer, wine cooler, 4" granite counters, and a five piece casement window with deep sills and views of the pool and patio beyond; a breakfast room, and welcoming family room with stone fireplace also lead to the outdoors. A marble powder room is nearby. At each end of the first floor are en-suite bedrooms with ample closets, one with a full bath & nearby laundry, and one with a spa style bath with shower, sauna, and walk-in jetted tub. The second floor is outfitted with a large studio/office with window surround, and 3 over-sized bedrooms, one with a corner fireplace and bath, another with full bath with shower and jetted tub, and a 3rd with a dressing area, hallway bath, large closet room with 2nd laundry, and back staircase. An upstairs sitting area with overlook to the breakfast room below, ideal for reading, privacy and quiet. All baths are finished with floor to ceiling Italian gray/white marble, Kohler custom fixtures, frameless shower doors, and all closets are finished with closet systems. Mechanical features include zoned oil hot air and propane heat, zoned central air, central security and music systems, and a whole house generator, The property's outside beauty is an ode to the owner's passion for nature and art , with a pillared gated driveway entrance, handsome specialty high wrought iron fence surround, and boasting colorful gardens, hand-painted bird houses lining the treed driveway & peeking out around the property, a crystal clear stocked Koi pond with waterfall, stone bridge, and more. This is simply a special oasis that exudes beauty and joy!
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Solebury Twp (10141)
Zoning R1
Direction Northeast
Rooms
Other Rooms Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Bedroom 1, Great Room
Basement Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Sauna, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank, Oil
Heating Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned
Flooring Hardwood, Marble, Partially Carpeted
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Marble, Stone, Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement,Energy Efficient,Screens,Skylights,Wood Frame
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Heat Source Oil, Propane - Leased
Laundry Main Floor, Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Terrace
Garage Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces 10.0
Fence Other
Pool Heated, In Ground, Filtered
Utilities Available Cable TV, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Water Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Courtyard, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal,Pitched,Shake,Wood
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits, Chairlift, Doors - Lever Handle(s), Level Entry - Main
Porch Patio(s), Terrace
Parking Type Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Total Parking Spaces 10
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Flag, Front Yard, Level, Partly Wooded, Pond, Poolside, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Block
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Villa, Other
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District New Hope-Solebury
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 41-018-084-002 & 41-028-046
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security Gate,Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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