NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $847,000 - $2,105,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,719 Sq Ft
$518/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2021

Last sale price $1,000,000 $368 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,581/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Scenic Views
  • Open Floorplan
  • Tohickon Middle School Rated A-
  • 14.11 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of April 2021

LOCATION, A STUNNING HOUSE, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, PRIVACY. LOW TAXES, ARCHITECTURAL & SPECIAL FEATURES. One-of-a-kind house, designed and built with a contemporary-flair, cannot be seen from the road. Stone pillars and decorative wrought iron gates are the entrance to “Windy Hill Farm.” The evergreen tree-lined driveway takes you to the middle of fourteen acres of land where the house was built. It is a half mile from one on the entrances to Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena. More than $250K of premium upgrades, inside and outside, were done 2006-2009. A partial list includes a custom crafted chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator, decorative ironwork, stone interior 2-sided wall with unique fire feature, stone exterior wall on one side, metal rooves, multiple level patios, firepit and grill connected to propane gas, and a small pond built into one of the stone retaining walls. The list goes on. The highest quality products, materials and craftsmanship create a sophisticated ambiance for outstanding living and entertaining. All this and endless possibilities for room use in the open floor plan. Grand foyer/gathering room welcomes you to the 19’ shed ceilings in the great room and dining room. At the rear of this amazing home is a sitting room and passive solar sunroom that shows one-side of the dramatic interior stone wall. Four doors open to the outside with a 36’ x 12’ deck that also wraps around to the rear. Adding to this home is a main floor bedroom and exquisite bathroom. The second floor has Brazilian cherry floors. Two bedrooms are at each end of the hall that overlooks downstairs and there are windows in the high ceiling for more natural light. An ensuite bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, custom bathroom, walk-in closet and a "wow" closet/dressing room with built-in makeup table, washer, dryer, sink and a wall mounted ironing board. Another gorgeous tile bathroom is next to the other bedroom. Walk-out, dry basement offers opportunity for finishing and, if needed, there is plenty of land for an addition. High ceiling 2-1/2 car oversized garage/workshop has separate door to the driveway with its ample additional parking. Fourteen acres of gorgeous, flat land and the zoning includes a horse farm. There is even an equestrian farm one mile away for stabling your horses. Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena has many walking/biking trails, non-motor boat launch, fishing dock, a boat rental, nature center and bird blind. Views and nature surround you in this private retreat of beauty and tranquility. The exceptional location is ten minutes in all directions, including Doylestown Borough, to every shopping convenience. Great restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques, entertainment and recreational places. First time for sale. Come fall in love with this extraordinary home and property. Eat, drink, relax, be merry and be welcomed each time you return home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Doyle

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope License #RS274799 Listed on: 03/28/2021

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Spirer

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope License #5014410

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1985 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 14.11 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Subdivision Possible
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned SR-1, Watershed District

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,719 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Window Treatments
  • Green House Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Flood Lights

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Heating system powered by passive solar

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Groveland Elementary School
  • Tohickon Middle School
  • Central Bucks High School West

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Custom builder

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 016-001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-012-016-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,466

Year Built

Built in 1985 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Lever Handle(s), 2+ Access Exits, 32"+ Wide Doors
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator in garage, chest freezer in basement, flower pot/speakers (2) on deck
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-03-28
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Year Renovated: 2008
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: LOCATION, A STUNNING HOUSE, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, PRIVACY. LOW TAXES, ARCHITECTURAL & SPECIAL FEATURES. One-of-a-kind house, designed and built with a contemporary-flair, cannot be seen from the road. Stone pillars and decorative wrought iron gates are the entrance to “Windy Hill Farm.” The evergreen tree-lined driveway takes you to the middle of fourteen acres of land where the house was built. It is a half mile from one on the entrances to Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena. More than $250K of premium upgrades, inside and outside, were done 2006-2009. A partial list includes a custom crafted chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator, decorative ironwork, stone interior 2-sided wall with unique fire feature, stone exterior wall on one side, metal rooves, multiple level patios, firepit and grill connected to propane gas, and a small pond built into one of the stone retaining walls. The list goes on. The highest quality products, materials and craftsmanship create a sophisticated ambiance for outstanding living and entertaining. All this and endless possibilities for room use in the open floor plan. Grand foyer/gathering room welcomes you to the 19’ shed ceilings in the great room and dining room. At the rear of this amazing home is a sitting room and passive solar sunroom that shows one-side of the dramatic interior stone wall. Four doors open to the outside with a 36’ x 12’ deck that also wraps around to the rear. Adding to this home is a main floor bedroom and exquisite bathroom. The second floor has Brazilian cherry floors. Two bedrooms are at each end of the hall that overlooks downstairs and there are windows in the high ceiling for more natural light. An ensuite bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, custom bathroom, walk-in closet and a "wow" closet/dressing room with built-in makeup table, washer, dryer, sink and a wall mounted ironing board. Another gorgeous tile bathroom is next to the other bedroom. Walk-out, dry basement offers opportunity for finishing and, if needed, there is plenty of land for an addition. High ceiling 2-1/2 car oversized garage/workshop has separate door to the driveway with its ample additional parking. Fourteen acres of gorgeous, flat land and the zoning includes a horse farm. There is even an equestrian farm one mile away for stabling your horses. Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena has many walking/biking trails, non-motor boat launch, fishing dock, a boat rental, nature center and bird blind. Views and nature surround you in this private retreat of beauty and tranquility. The exceptional location is ten minutes in all directions, including Doylestown Borough, to every shopping convenience. Great restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques, entertainment and recreational places. First time for sale. Come fall in love with this extraordinary home and property. Eat, drink, relax, be merry and be welcomed each time you return home.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Casement, Green House
  • Other Equipment: Negotiable
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Double Entry, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Masonry
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2719
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2719
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 312.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2719
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 86

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Solar - Passive
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Propane, Under Ground, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: GROVELAND
  • Middle School: TOHICKON
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: GROVELAND
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: TOHICKON

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 38200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 26160.00
  • Land Use Code: 1051
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Open, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, Subdivision Possible, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 614457.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: SR-1
  • Zoning Description: Watershed District

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom builder

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • 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: 126951
  • School Tax: 7987.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10466.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 26-012-016-001
  • Tax Lot: 016-001
  • Tax Page Number: 454
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2719
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 04/23/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2021
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Heathwood Heather L and Grassel Christen L
Bought by
Gregory James and Gregory Meghan
Seller's Agent
Joan Doyle
BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
Buyer's Agent
Dan Spirer
BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
17.65%
Current Estimated Value
$1,407,085

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$407,085
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2000
Sold by
Hopkins Leigh Edward and Hopkins Nancy
Bought by
Hopkins Leigh Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1974
Bought by
Hopkins Leigh Edward and Hopkins Nancy
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gregory James $1,000,000 Trident Land Transfer Co Lp
Hopkins Leigh Edward $73,000 --
Hopkins Leigh Edward -- Resource Title Llc
Hopkins Leigh Edward -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Gregory James $750,000
Previous Owner Hopkins Leigh Edward $388,000
Previous Owner Hopkins Leigh Edward $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $1,000,000 +17.6% $368 / Sq Ft
04/03/2021 04/03/21 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2021 03/28/21 For Sale $850,000 -- $313 / 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
2025 $11,154 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2024 $11,154 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2023 $10,799 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2022 $10,585 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2021 $10,466 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2020 $10,466 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2019 $10,337 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2018 $10,337 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2017 $10,257 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2016 $10,257 $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2015 -- $64,360 $26,160 $38,200
2014 -- $72,400 $26,160 $46,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU523144

Bright MLS

APN: 26-012-016-001