NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $959,000 - $1,041,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,790 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2023

Last sale price $900,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,195/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Country Kitchen
  • 2.97 Acre Lot
  • Dual Staircase
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of January 2023

"Sweetbriar Barn" This custom designed Bucks County barn comes with a slice of heaven…. Tucked in the hills of beautiful Bedminster, It’s a short walk to the Lake and Nockamixon State Park. Stone retaining walls, lush planting and a large pond bordered by woods, enhance the stunning 3 acre setting of this unique home. Several additions and many upgrades over the last 50 years have enhanced the design of the original. The dramatic core of the house is a sunken two-story great room with a floor to ceiling fireplace highlighted by an interior rounded chimney with antique “hand-cast” brick. Framing a double set of sliding doors overlooking the pond is the second story library balcony, accessed by a curving wrought-iron staircase from the adjacent open dining room. Designed for a grand piano, the first- floor music room and a second-floor gallery with a sitting room overlook the great room. But the heart of the house is the kitchen/gathering room. A vaulted ceiling with a rear “window wall” highlights a spacious workspace with two separate sinks and an oversized granite center island with built-in desk area, ideal for informal buffet gatherings. Appliances, built into custom Amish cabinetry and antique brick, include Sub Zero refrigerator, solid surface Décor range and conventional/convection wall oven with separate microwave oven. Extensive cabinetry includes mega storage space and an entertainment center sufficient for large-screen TV. A functioning coal stove with an antique brick surround adds ambiance and supplemental heat in winter. Adjacent to the kitchen, the large flagstone screened porch is perfect for 3-season dining/ entertaining – or lounging! The first level also includes half-bath, access to large storage/pantry room with laundry, and steps to basement with mechanicals and additional storage.
The staircase from the first-floor hall accesses three original bedrooms, study, and two full, recently remodeled, baths. A second staircase leads to the new main bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling, extensive closet space and designer bath with separate tub and shower. All bedrooms are connected by the study.
The detached 3 bay cedar garage includes a workshop with reinforced storage above in one of the bays.
All of the mechanicals of the house have been upgraded with superior components.
List available in separate attachment.
So near – shopping, major roads to Phila and NYC – and yet so far…. Easy access to Doylestown, New Hope or Perkasie. Excellent Pennridge Schools. Exceptional country living in a singular setting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Char Morrison

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty License #0230505 Listed on: 11/28/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Marcolla

Marcolla Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2.97 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • North Facing Home
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Private Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned AP

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Walls
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,790 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Country Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Bedminster Elementary School
  • Pennridge Middle School
  • Pennridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Robert M Platz, Harold Phillips
  • Sweetbriar Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 069
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-008-069

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,798

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Converted Barn
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Painting of house & Oxen Yoke on 2nd level, 5' Wreath over fireplace, Weathervane, Wagon Wheel over island W/forged hardware and baskets, 500 gal Propane Tank & remaining Propane, 2hp pond aerator w/wquip, Casablanca Fan in Mbr
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Year Renovated: 1991
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: "Sweetbriar Barn" This custom designed Bucks County barn comes with a slice of heaven…. Tucked in the hills of beautiful Bedminster, It’s a short walk to the Lake and Nockamixon State Park. Stone retaining walls, lush planting and a large pond bordered by woods, enhance the stunning 3 acre setting of this unique home. Several additions and many upgrades over the last 50 years have enhanced the design of the original. The dramatic core of the house is a sunken two-story great room with a floor to ceiling fireplace highlighted by an interior rounded chimney with antique “hand-cast” brick. Framing a double set of sliding doors overlooking the pond is the second story library balcony, accessed by a curving wrought-iron staircase from the adjacent open dining room. Designed for a grand piano, the first- floor music room and a second-floor gallery with a sitting room overlook the great room. But the heart of the house is the kitchen/gathering room. A vaulted ceiling with a rear “window wall” highlights a spacious workspace with two separate sinks and an oversized granite center island with built-in desk area, ideal for informal buffet gatherings. Appliances, built into custom Amish cabinetry and antique brick, include Sub Zero refrigerator, solid surface Décor range and conventional/convection wall oven with separate microwave oven. Extensive cabinetry includes mega storage space and an entertainment center sufficient for large-screen TV. A functioning coal stove with an antique brick surround adds ambiance and supplemental heat in winter. Adjacent to the kitchen, the large flagstone screened porch is perfect for 3-season dining/ entertaining – or lounging! The first level also includes half-bath, access to large storage/pantry room with laundry, and steps to basement with mechanicals and additional storage. The staircase from the first-floor hall accesses three original bedrooms, study, and two full, recently remodeled, baths. A second staircase leads to the new main bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling, extensive closet space and designer bath with separate tub and shower. All bedrooms are connected by the study. The detached 3 bay cedar garage includes a workshop with reinforced storage above in one of the bays. All of the mechanicals of the house have been upgraded with superior components. List available in separate attachment. So near – shopping, major roads to Phila and NYC – and yet so far…. Easy access to Doylestown, New Hope or Perkasie. Excellent Pennridge Schools. Exceptional country living in a singular setting!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Instant Hot Water, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Store/Office, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance, Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3790
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3790
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 236.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3790
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1631

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal, Fiberglass, Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • View: Pond, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 10
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, Instant Hot Water, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane
  • Water Source: Private
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: PENNRIDGE
  • Elementary School: BEDMINSTER
  • Middle School: PENNRIDGE
  • High School: PENNRIDGE
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397141
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: BEDMINSTER
  • High School: PENNRIDGE
  • Middle Or Junior School: PENNRIDGE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Agricultural District: AP
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 45670.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6640.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Landscaping, Pond, Private, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.97
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 129460.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s), Screened
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: AP

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Robert M Platz, Harold Phillips

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 685
  • School Tax: 7075.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8798.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-008-069
  • Tax Lot: 069
  • Tax Page Number: 069
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3790
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 01/13/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PENNRIDGE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2022
Closed on
Jan 13, 2023
Sold by
Palermo John Denis
Bought by
Brownlee Denise and Heyman Steve J
Seller's Agent
Char Morrison
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dave Marcolla
Marcolla Realty
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.56%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$995,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$681,076
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$302,239

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1972
Sold by
Platz Robert M
Bought by
Palermo John Denis and Palermo Carol W
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brownlee Denise $900,000 Greater Penn Abstract
Palermo John Denis -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brownlee Denise $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2023 01/13/23 Sold $900,000 +0.6% $237 / Sq Ft
12/06/2022 12/06/22 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2022 11/28/22 For Sale $895,000 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,903 $52,310 $6,640 $45,670
2023 $8,799 $52,310 $6,640 $45,670
2022 $8,799 $52,310 $6,640 $45,670
2021 $8,799 $52,310 $6,640 $45,670
2020 $8,799 $52,310 $6,640 $45,670
2019 $11,290 $67,520 $6,640 $60,880
2018 $11,290 $67,520 $6,640 $60,880
2017 $11,205 $67,520 $6,640 $60,880
2016 $11,205 $67,520 $6,640 $60,880
2015 -- $67,520 $6,640 $60,880
2014 -- $67,520 $6,640 $60,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2040262

Bright MLS

APN: 01-008-069