136 Covered Bridge Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
Listing IDPABU524368
Sold For$4,775,000
StatusCLOSED
Bedrooms4
Total Baths5
Full Baths3
Partial Baths2
SqFt
8,835
Acres
107.570
CountyBucks
Year Built1770
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeDetached
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.
County
Bucks
Half Baths
2
Price/SqFt
621.96
Property Sub Type
Detached
Property Type
Residential
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Year Built
1770
Zoning
R2
Above Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Humidifier
Basement
yes
Basement Type
Drainage System, Full, Improved, Interior Access, Partially Finished
Bathrooms Count Main Level
2
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1
3
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1
3
Bathrooms Half Main Level
2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1
4
Below Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units
Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source
Assessor
Central Air
yes
Cooling Type
Central A/C, Zoned
Fireplace
yes
Fireplace Features
Insert, Stone
Fireplaces Count
2
Flooring Type
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Heating
yes
Heating Type
90% Forced Air, Central, Humidifier, Zoned
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
Laundry Type
Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Levels Count
2
Living Area SqFt Source
Assessor
Room List
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
Spa
no
Total Below Grade SqFt Source
Assessor
Total SqFt
8835
Total SqFt Source
Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types
9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Masonry, Other, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings
Architectural Style
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk, Side-by-Side
Construction Materials
Masonry, Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type, Stone
Cooling Fuel
Other
Door Features
Insulated
Driveway Number of Spaces
15
Electric Service
200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage, Other
Garage
yes
Garage Features
Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces Count
3
Heating Fuel
Propane - Leased
Hot Water
60+ Gallon Tank, Propane
Lot Dimensions Source
Assessor
Lot Features
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
Lot Size Dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot SqFt
4685923
Main Entrance Orientation
North
New Construction
no
Number of Detached Garage Spaces
3
Other Structures
Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures
Breezeway, Patio(s)
Parking Features
Asphalt Driveway
Pool
Yes - Personal
Pool Features
In Ground, Heated, Gunite
Roof
Architectural Shingle, Metal, Pitched
Sewer Septic
On Site Septic
Tidal Water
no
Total Garage and Parking Spaces
18
Type of Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway
Utilities
Cable TV, Under Ground, Propane
Water Access
no
Water Body Type
Creek
Water Oriented
yes
Water Source
Well
Water View
yes
Window Features
Casement, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Low-E
Condo/Co-op Association
no
Country
US
HOA
no
Location Type
Adjoins National Park
MLS Area
Solebury Twp (10141)
Municipality
SOLEBURY TWP
School District Name
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY
School District Source
Listing Agent
Senior Community
no
View Type
Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Waterfront
no
Accessibility Features
None
Builder Name
Richard Zaveta
Days on Market
315
Historic
no
Land Use Code
1056
Municipal Trash
no
Property Condition
Excellent
Story List
Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Year Assessed
2021
Year Built Source
Assessor
Acceptable Financing
Cash, Conventional
Automatically Update Tax Values
yes
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Ownership Interest
Fee Simple
Possession
61-90 Days CD
Riparian Rights
no
Sale Type
Standard
Tax Annual Amount
27388
Tax Assessed Value
172890
Tax Data Updated
no
Tax Lot
063
Tax Total Finished SqFt
8835
Tax Year
2021
Vacation Rental
no
Contact - Listing ID PABU524368
Brett Furman
528 East Lancaster Avenue
St. Davids, PA 19087
Phone: 610-687-6060
Phone Alt: 610-687-6060
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