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Private Address

$6,600,000


$825.00 per sqft

Sold

2 Beds

8,000 sqft

Residential

Built in 1794

LONDON PURCHASE FARM. C. 1735 is thought by many to be the most important farm in Bucks County, not only for its historical relevance, as it was the Headquarters during the American Revolutionary War for General Henry Knox and Captain Alexander Hamilton, but it has been restored to a level of perfection rarely seen. This outstanding property is located in the heart of the Jericho Valley in beautiful Upper Makefield Township on 24 acres. For the past 17 years London Purchase Farm has been under the stewardship of a family whose remarkable knowledge of the home and land have created indeed a masterpiece. The main residence has been expanded and renovated to encompass over 8000 sq. ft. of living space, with every addition designed and overseen by the historic architect, John Milner. The most recent addition by master craftsmen Jarret-Vaughn Builders includes a conservatory with windowed surround and plaster coffered ceiling, and new main bedroom suite, complete with a sitting room, dressing room/closet and marble bath. The original keeping room, dating to 1735, has the original walk-in stone fireplace, a cage bar, and wine closet and a large The spacious home, with 5+ bedrooms and 5.1 baths, is finished on 3 levels, and boasts many original features, heavy millwork, gracious room dimensions, tall ceiling height, 3 staircases, and 8 fireplaces, and a screened porch. In addition, a fabulous completely renovated guest house offers two en-suite guest bedrooms with exposed stone walls, a great room and open kitchen with top grade appliances, and laundry ? it is totally self-contained. The stone and frame bank barn has also been renovated, and is equipped with 8 stalls for horses, tack room, feed room, and a finished large party room with heat and air conditioning. Attached to the barn is a 3-bay Meetinghouse Shed style garage with brick flooring, two large stainless prep sinks and a parking court with vintage stone wall surround. A large, stocked pond, meandering stream with two bridges, pool, potting shed, greenhouse, 4 large paddocks for horses and farm animals with run-in sheds, box gardens, vegetable gardens, Koi Pond, terraces e,xquisite shade trees and landscaping, and glorious views, are just some of the additional features. Without question, London Purchase Farm is one of the most notable properties in Pennsylvania. It is truly a homestead for the ages

PABU517722

MLS ID

March 15, 2024

Updated

Map

Private Address

Interior Features

Total Stories

3


Bedrooms

2


Full Bathrooms

4


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Bar, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)


Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Cooktop, Washer, Range


Laundry Description

Main Level


Floor Description

Wood


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Wood Burning


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned, Oil

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

24.39 Acres


Lot Features

Cleared, Wooded


Architectual Style

Farmhouse/National Folk, Manor


Roof

Metal, Slate, Wood


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

School District

COUNCIL ROCK

Other Property Details

Area Name

UPPER MAKEFIELD TWP


Taxes

$16,457


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

1


Garage

No


Parking

Gravel, Off Street, Detached


Parking Total

3


View

Yes


View Description

Water, Creek/Stream, Pond, Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Pasture


County

BUCKS


Water Source

Well


Pool

Yes


Pool Features

In Ground


Waterfront

Yes

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