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2 Beds
2 Baths
2,160 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 02/05/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $550,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,160 sqft
Price per Sqft $254
MLS Listing ID PABU501438
Sold Date 02/05/21
Style Farmhouse/National Folk,Colonial
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,160
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1800
Annual Tax Amount $6,879
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 2.576 Acres
Acres 2.58
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Back on the Market! An idyllic piece of Buckingham Township's rural past, the historic David Beans Farmhouse, dating to circa 1793-1806, is nestled on a peaceful country road on 2.57 acres of lush gardens, various specimen trees, spring-fed pond, woodlands and wetlands. The property was originally a part of a 400-acre patent from William Penn in 1702. The farmhouse is listed on the Heritage Conservancy's local Register of Historic Places while a faade easement and conservation easement with the Heritage Conservancy protects the property as an important part of the history and scenic value of Buckingham Township. According to the conservation easement baseline documentation: "the property embodies the distinctive characteristics of an early nineteenth century Bucks County farmhouse and maintains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association." Structures on the property consist of the original farmhouse with later kitchen addition, the original springhouse, a garage/workshop (potential for home office or studio) and charming garden shed. The facade easement protects the older sections of the home and springhouse. The easement makes provisions for an addition to the southeast (rear) of the property, which would be an ideal setting to take in the unparalleled beauty of the gardens, woodlands, and pond. The property is in the Paunacussing Creek watershed, a remarkable natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, amphibians and koi inhabiting the pond. There are magnificent old growth trees, including four protected specimen trees: A massive sycamore tree, two evergreen hollies and a magnolia grandiflora. This is truly a breathtaking and rare natural setting! Preserved farmland in this region of Buckingham township offers protected views driving to and from the property. The oldest part of the home (circa 1793-1806) is stucco over stone with six over six windows. This section offers a formal living room with fine woodwork, fireplace with detailed mantel, built-ins, beamed ceiling and handsome original hardwood floors. The original paneled door with antique lock leads to a side porch and a staircase leads to the second level. Off the living room is a charming library with tiled fireplace, built-ins, beamed ceiling, hardwood floors and half bath. The dining room is part of a circa 1840s addition with walk-in fireplace, basement access and second stairs leading to the master bedroom. Another original door leads to the porch. The kitchen addition dates to the 1970s and 1980s with cathedral ceilings, a wall of Pella windows overlooking the property, clerestory windows, laundry and access to the mudroom. The second floor offers two bedrooms with low ceilings (approx. 6' 6"), a full bath and walk-up attic access, perfect for storage. The pitched slate roof is accented by artistic lightning rods. The original springhouse is accented by gardens. There is large garage/workshop with second floor storage that might make a great studio or home office. Another distinctive structure is the garden shed with double pent eaves. A blissful piece of historic Bucks County, convenient to vibrant downtown Doylestown, New Hope, Philadelphia and New York! The present owner has lovingly cared for this heritage home for decades and is now seeking a new owner to become its next steward. This is a rare opportunity to own a local landmark while bringing your own vision for a potential addition and interior renovations. New elevated sand mound design complete with a location behind the barn. Seller will cover the cost of installation and will negotiate with buyer on credit. Other than the sand mound, this will be an "as is" sale. Reports and some estimates available.
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Buckingham Twp (10106)
Zoning AG
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Library, Bathroom 1, Attic
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Table Space
Hot Water S/W Changeover
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Laminated
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Wood
Equipment Cooktop, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement,Double Hung,Wood Frame,Double Pane
Appliance Cooktop, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 6.0
Water Access Y
View Garden/Lawn, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water, Creek/Stream
Roof Type Slate,Pitched
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Irregular, Landscaping, Marshy, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Rural, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk, Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Beamed Ceilings,Cathedral Ceilings,Low,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Cold Spring
Middle Schools Holicong
High Schools Central Bucks High School East
School District Central Bucks
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 06-006-056
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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