Diane Johnston

Charming vintage 3 bedroom stone and frame farmhouse (circa 1837) with ample ceiling height, beautiful wide plank flooring and many original features on 11+ acres with low taxes (ACT 319). Located just a short walk from Lake Nockamixon and nearby trails. The lot offers plenty of open grassy areas and some wooded sections, creating a nice slice of Bucks County living. Enjoy sitting on the front porch while taking in the views of the pond morning, afternoon and night. The family room is cozy with a walk-in stone fireplace, plenty of wood moldings and loads of character. The kitchen has been renovated with modern amenities such as a Premier Pro Series 6-burner propane range with matching stainless steel hood and other appliances, granite countertops, a custom island with a barn door counter and seating. A year round sunporch can be purposed as a dining room, sitting room or office space and has exposed stone walls and French doors opening to the patio. Pie staircases lead to the basement laundry as well as upstairs. On the second floor, you will find two bedrooms and an open area that can be used as additional closet space, a sitting area or TV area. The updated bathroom has a large walk in shower with two shower heads, two pedestal sinks, and a beautiful soaking tub. The third floor attic has been renovated as a third bedroom with new insulation, a closet, and its own heating unit. A repurposed "double" outhouse and smoke shed are now utilized as additional outdoor storage for gardening tools, and a playhouse. Updates include a septic system designed for 4 bedrooms, a 2 car detached garage with overhead storage, an electric hot water boiler, pond installation (with fish and water feature), roof, gutters, storm windows, radiant heat in flooring of sun porch and an added first floor half bath. A peaceful oasis for NYC weekenders or full time nature lovers.

If you are searching for an authentic historic house, look no further! The style of this antique gem is a traditional Pennsylvania German Two Door bank farmhouse, identified by the two front doors, side by side in the center of the house, and four windows on the second floor. This unique style typically dates to the mid-1800s, though current tax records, not always accurate, date it to 1920. The bankhouse is Located just north of NEW HOPE, in Pt. Pleasant, which itself was one of the many early Pennsylvania German settlements that dotted the river corridor in Bucks and which is, today, a phenomenal location for all types outdoor hiking, biking, kayaking and river activities! There's even a view of the Tohickon Creek! Like the traditional banked house there are three floors, with the lowest level built partially into the bank or hillside - originally for cool-storage reasons and it's still a cool area of the house. Updated a few years ago, this three bedroom, 2 bath, house offers a great blend of antique and modern amenities. The great room, is a light-filled, open floor plan, with gorgeous floors, antique mill work and a wood-burning fireplace. Use of the space is flexible and your furniture can define it as you prefer. Galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar maintain the sense of openness. Consistent with this Pennsylvania German style, the house has the typical corner winder stairs. The upstairs, or third level, offers two bedrooms with ceiling fans and a full bath. Lower level, or first level, offers a den with ceiling fan, bedroom, full bath and laundry. Having its own separate entrance, lends itself to an in-law suite or a guest suite for weekend visitors. Antique features abound: lots of windows, original wood floors, doors, hardware, cupboards, plaster walls, etc. Attic provides plenty of storage space, and a basement space houses all the mechanicals. Spend your summers outdoors in your in your approximately 1,000 sq. ft. very inviting entertainment area with a patio/deck and wood-burning fireplace. Or, for your 'great escape' there's a secluded back porch. You'll love it! Great first house, down-sizing house, WEEKEND house, or townhouse alternative. Exterior needs paint, and property is priced accordingly. Seller will have some painting done.

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