Status: Closed
MLS#: PABU498496
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: Solebury
County: BUCKS
Remarkable, grand, unique estate home and property awaits a discerning buyer that appreciates the exceptional design, construction, architectural features, quality and level of sophistication of this stunning home and carriage house. Drive up a private winding roadway to a gated entry and a circular approach to a turret-shaped, vaulted wood portico with chandelier. This stunning covered area, surrounded by lush landscaping, becomes an exquisite walkway to the front doors of the main house and the separate carriage house. Step into a huge curved foyer with extraordinary floors and millwork, curved staircase and doors leading to the array of rooms. Unexpected touches are everywhere. The house has spiral staircases, inside and out, and one even leads to a room at the top of the house that provides a 360 degree view of almost 14 acres of land. It is quite a feeling to look down on the beautiful lawns, wooded areas, heated pool & spa and the huge pond that provides seasonal boating and ice skating. Every room incorporates the outside. Doors are an integral part of the design, as are wrought iron balconies and fences. The exterior architecture is reminiscent of a French chateau with all the modern amenities and traditional rooms an owner could want or need. Custom built Smallbone design kitchen cabinetry is a chef s delight with two islands and plenty of storage. A wood burning fireplace backs to one in the family room and the dining part of the kitchen has 3 walls of windows that overlook the rear grounds. In addition to a formal living and dining rooms, and a den off the kitchen, there is a family room with stone fireplace and view of two hallways on the second story. There are his & her offices, linked by another spiral staircase, curved walls and ceilings in the master bedroom suite. Among other features, it has a shower with two sets of glass doors, one side opening to a greenhouse area and a balcony. Third floor suite is sensational & the finished lower level is filled with windows and natural light. It includes a large entertainment area, sauna, a closet turned into a bar with stainless steel walls, wet sink, mini refrigerator & a charming Dutch door, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths Four fireplaces, outbuildings, detached and attached garages, sheds, shaded sitting areas, dry stack stone walls, deer fencing, exterior lighting & a unique 2-level area of outdoor entertaining joined by a steel spiral staircase. The feature list is extensive and is part of the documents for this property. Pictures and words cannot adequately convey how exceptional it is. It is stunning, serene and sensational. The beautiful carriage house has a spacious second floor apartment w/one bedroom for an au pair, family member or guests. All this is close to the quaint Carversville village and to all the amenities of Bucks County. If you are looking for extraordinary, come fall in love and delight in your own slice of heaven. Welcome home!