Drive north along the river, notice the change in colors as captured by many renowned Bucks County artists, the reflection from the river, a sense of serenity as you arrive in much sought after historic Lumberville with architecture resembling an English, or European style village. It's possible you might spot a celebrity. The beauty of this stately, stone colonial circa 1825 sits high above with views of the Delaware river in the center of the historic district. The 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 3 story gem has tiers of hillside gardens with stone walls of garden path, boxwood and perennial gardens, private large back yard, 3 stone patios for outside dining, charming stone well house, garden shed, old stone workshop ruins, and panoramic view of deck off primary bed room. As you are welcomed, passing through the thick panelled wooden front door with old knocker & lovely fine glass transom, observe the living room with gas stove in a stone fireplace, multiple book shelves and floor to ceiling window with plantation shutters casting lovely lighting. Floors of 2 main rooms are wide planks of pumpkin pine also in the dining room, with the large, wide stone wood burning fireplace, striking crown molding, millwork, deep window sills & side panels well maintained window and screens to provide comfort through the seasons. The kitchen has Wolfe gas stove top, deep Nantucket stainless sink, granite counter top, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, lots of windows for watching the garden, birds outside. Old hardware on doors and abundance of windows give a sense of the deep history of the house. Primary bedroom is an addition with high cathedral ceilings and French door to deck for morning tea/coffee and reading the Morning news. Double sinks and granite counter tops in Bathroom, stackable washer/dryer in primary bathroom. Lots of windows and high ceiling in 3rd floor bedroom that share a hall pedestal sink, bathroom with front bedroom that has stone wall. Many system improvements in basement over the years with metal standing seam roof, septic, gas powered backup generator. Carport an parking for 4 cars, easy to set up "car charging station". Enjoy the life style of walking around the village by starting with hot beverage and breakfast at the Lumberville General store then walk across the Delaware River Bridge to Bulls Island Park and boat launch. Met to eat at the deck at Black Bass Inn restaurant, General Store or get Tinsman Lumber Yard then walk along Fleecydale to Carversville General Store. Close to renovated Stockton Inn's Dog & Deer Tavern, Farmer's Market, Prallsville Mill Art and photography studios, art galleries, Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope Winery concerts, Tinicum Polo, and numerous restaurants, horse farms, tennis and golf clubs. This area has it all. 60 minutes to Philadelphia, 75 minutes to New York, 2 or 3 hours to the beach and Chesapeake Bay, or road trip to Maine/New England. Have a new start for the Holidays and New Year. We live in a resort. Your next home is waiting for you. Call for a House Tour today.
