Property Description

Morgan James Homestead* Offered for the first time since 1955. This Historic Bucks County Stone Farmhouse, circa 1785 with the c1843 federal style addition features 4 Bedrooms,(2.5) baths, 3,239 SF interior and overlooks the 12.43 private picturesque acres setting. The many features include an expansive 2+ level stone Pennsylvania bank barn, a separate carriage house with a 2+ car garage, stone barnyard fence, and an in-ground pool. This charming residence is accented with beautiful random wide plank floors and 14" deep window sills throughout, an abundance of natural sunlight, original hardware, and detailed millwork and trim showing the master craftsmanship of this historic home, and a steel roof. There are two walk-in fireplaces, both originally used for cooking. The enchanting country kitchen features a Dutch door entry, vintage pumpkin pine cabinets, open beams, dishwasher, quartz countertops. The original walk-in fireplace offers period wooden doors with a wood burning stove insert. The kitchen adjoins a fabulous family room/ gathering room or home office with the original massive stone walk-in fireplace, featuring the original beehive oven used for baking, and an outside entry to the deck, and is adjacent to a large pantry and an updated powder room. The sunny, warm and inviting living room and formal dining room are part of the Federal style addition, accented with high ceilings, generous room sizes, wooden floors, and deep window sills, perfect for entertaining holiday guests and family gatherings. The second level has two large bedrooms and a hall bath. The primary bedroom has steps to the primary bathroom, office/ den, walk-in closet and loft for extra storage. The 3rd level includes a center hall room large enough for crafts or lounging, two large, charming bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, soaring ceilings with pegged open beams, and more original wide-planked floors. This handsome residence features beautiful mature and young plantings and two porches overlooking the expansive private natural setting. The basement has concrete floors, a 2021 propane hot air furnace, and a 2019 water heater. Conveniently located 1+ mile from Peace Valley Park, Delaware Valley University, Chalfont Septa train station, major highways and shops, restaurants and cultural activities in downtown Doylestown. Sought after Central Bucks Schools. This property is in a Conservation Easement through the Heritage Conservancy in Doylestown . The property is in PA Act 319, A wonderfully warm and inviting place to call home.

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