2885 MILL RD Doylestown, PA 18902
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,381 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,381 sqft
Price per Sqft $341
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABU2116514
Style Converted Barn
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,115
Year Built 1805
Available Date 2026-04-06
Annual Tax Amount $11,806
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 10.000 Acres
Acres 10.0
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Surrounded by more than 10 private acres in Buckingham Township's Spring Valley Historic District, the property traces its origins to an early nineteenth-century Pennsylvania bank barn overlooking Watson Creek. Thoughtfully transformed into a remarkable residence, it honors its heritage while embracing the relaxed luxury and effortless indoor-outdoor living today's buyers seek.
From the moment you enter, soaring ceilings, hand-hewn chestnut beams, exposed stone walls, skylights, and walls of glass create interiors that are both dramatic and inviting. Every room feels connected to the surrounding landscape, where woodland views, mature trees, and curated gardens become part of daily life.
Designed for gathering as naturally as it is for quiet retreat, the home offers more than 4,000 square feet of flexible living space. Whether hosting weekend guests, working remotely, celebrating holidays with extended family, or simply enjoying a peaceful evening at home, the floor plan adapts beautifully to the way people live today. The kitchen flows effortlessly to the sunroom, screened porch, covered patio, summer kitchen, and outdoor entertaining spaces, making every season an invitation to live outdoors.
The experience continues beyond the home. Wander garden paths to Watson Creek, unwind in the hot tub beneath the stars, or enjoy dinner with friends surrounded by restored stone walls and thoughtfully designed landscape lighting. It is a property that encourages slowing down, reconnecting, and entertaining without effort.
While the architecture reflects another era, the infrastructure is designed for modern comfort. A whole-house generator, updated electrical, replacement windows and doors, water treatment systems, heated workshop, and comprehensive security monitoring provide confidence for both full-time and seasonal living.
Beyond the gates lies one of the Northeast's most desirable destinations. Minutes from New Hope, Lambertville, Doylestown, and Newtown, you'll enjoy nationally recognized restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, wineries, farmers markets, preserved parkland, and miles of scenic roads that have made Bucks County a destination for generations. Conveniently located approximately one hour from Center City Philadelphia, 90 minutes from Manhattan, and easily accessible from Princeton and central New Jersey, Forebay offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Bucks County lifestyle without compromise.
This is more than a historic home. It is a place to gather, to recharge, and to create memories in one of Pennsylvania's most treasured landscapes.
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Buckingham Twp (10106)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Basement Full, Improved, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Stone, Wood
Inclusions Washer/Dryer, Refrigerators (2), Hot Tub, Whole House Generator, Two Propane Tanks.
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Other
Garage Spaces 7.0
Water Access Y
View Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Story 3.5
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4115
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Converted Barn
Level or Stories 3.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Buckingham
Middle Schools Holicong
High Schools Central Bucks High School East
School District Central Bucks
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 06-010-152
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4381
Special Listing Condition Standard
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