Water Views

Address

3647 Indian Springs Road Doylestown, PA

Type

Pending

Price

$ 599,000

Property Attributes

MLS#PABU501438
TypePending
CountyBUCKS
CityDoylestown
AreaBuckingham Twp
Neighborhood000
Zip18902
StyleFarmhouse/National Folk,Colonial
Year Built1800
Taxes6879
Price$ 599,000
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage2160
Lot Size2.58 Acres

Listing Provided Courtesy Of:

James A Cochrane Inc

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 façade 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.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Cold Spring Elementary School	Holicong Middle School	East High School

Price History
8/5/2020	Listed $795,000
8/9/2020	13% - $695,000
8/29/2020	9% - $635,000
11/28/2020	6% - $599,000

General Features

Acceptable Financing	Cash, Conventional
Accessibility	None
Additional Parcels Y/N	No
Appliances	Cooktop, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Architectural Style	Farmhouse/National Folk, Colonial
Association Y/N	No
Condo/Coop Association Y/N	No
Construction Materials	Masonry, Stone, Stucco, Frame, Aluminum Siding
Cool Fuel	Electric
Cooling	Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
County	BUCKS
Elementary School	COLD SPRING
Exclusions	Dining Room hanging lamp/chandelier, Airplane weathervane on Garden Shed
Exterior Features	Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
Flooring	Hardwood, Laminated
Garage Spaces	2.00
Garage Y/N	Yes
Heating	Hot Water
High School	EAST
High School District	CENTRAL BUCKS
Historic Y/N	Yes
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
Levels	2
Location Type	Rural
MLS Area	Buckingham Twp (10106)
Middle/Junior High School	HOLICONG
New Construction	No
Other Structures	Above Grade, Below Grade
Ownership	Fee Simple
Parking Features	Asphalt Driveway
Patio/Porch Features	Porch(es), Patio(s)
Possession	Negotiable
Price Per Sq Ft	277.31
Property Type	Residential
PropertyCondition	Average
Real Estate Owned Y/N	No
Roof	Slate, Pitched
Senior Community Y/N	No
Sewer	On Site Septic
Structure Type	Detached
Subdivision Name	000
Tax Annual Amount	6879.0
Tax Lot	056
Tax Year	2020
Vacation Rental Y/N	No
View	Garden/Lawn, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water, Creek/Stream
Water Access Y/N	Yes
Zoning	AG

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area	2160
Above Grade Finished Area Source	Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Above Grade Unfin Area Units	Square Feet
Basement	Full
Basement Y/N	Yes
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels	1
Bathrooms Count Main Level	1.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1	1.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2	0.00
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels	1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1	1
Bathrooms Half Main Level	1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels	2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1	2
Below Grade Finished Area Source	Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin Area Units	Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin Sqft Source	Assessor
Central Air Y/N	No
Fireplace Features	Mantel(s), Wood
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Full Baths	1
Half Baths	1
Heating Fuel	Oil
Heating Y/N	Yes
Hot Water	S/W Changeover
Laundry Type	Main Floor
Living Area	2160
Room Type	Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Library, Bathroom 1, Attic
Total Baths	2
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Fireplaces	3
Total Rooms	6
Window Features	Casement, Double Hung, Wood Frame, Double Pane

Exterior Features

# Of Detached Garage Spaces	2
Door Features	Six Panel
Foundation Details	Stone
Garage Features	Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
Horse Y/N	No
Inclusions	Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer (all as is condition)
Lot Dimensions	0.00 x 0.00
Lot Features	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
Lot Size Acres	2.58
Lot Size Source	Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet	112211.00
Navigable Water Y/N	No
Pool Y/N	No Pool
Road Surface Type	Black Top
Spa	No
Total Parking Spaces	6
Type of Parking	Detached Garage, Driveway
Water Body Type	Pond
Water Oriented Y/N	Yes
Water Source	Well
Water View Y/N	Yes
Waterfront Y/N	No

Room Details

Room	Level	Details
Attic	Upper 2
Bathroom 1	Upper 1	Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom 2	Upper 1	Flooring - HardWood
Dining Room	Main	Built-Ins,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood,Formal Dining Room
Kitchen	Main	Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Flooring - Laminate,Skylight(s),Kitchen - Electric Cooking,Kitchen - Eat-in
Library	Main	Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Built-Ins
Living Room	Main	Flooring - HardWood,Fireplace - Wood Burning,Built-Ins
Primary Bedroom	Upper 1	Flooring - HardWood