375 Thompson Mill Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

Calling all nature lovers! A rare gem in the heart of Bucks County! 75 acres of serenity & privacy with 50 acres of preserved land! Don't miss the opportunity to build your custom dream home on this ideal site nicely removed from a quiet country road in historic Bucks County, secluded in its natural environs of open fields, meadows and beautiful treed woodlands for privacy in a setting on one of the most scenic areas of New Hope in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County on 74.6 preserved acres amidst beautiful countryside of gently rolling topography. Country living at its finest! A place that allows you to enjoy the fragrances of nature! There are no obstructions from other properties. Department Of Health and Township both verify property is approved and area has been designated for sand mound septic pending sand perk to take place on July 12th. Build your residence with separate guest house, indoor riding area or other permitted structure if you desire. Excellent soils for many agricultural uses and grazing pasture. The 2.5 acre building envelope could possibly be increased by amendment approval by Heritage Conservancy and Upper Makefield Township in which the current envelope may include a primary residence, an accessory apartment or guest home and an accessory residential storage like a wagon house, barn or other like structure. Residence with land currently taxed under Act 319 (Agricultural use). New owner could take advantage of the great tax benefit if the status is kept up. Subject to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program which requires land be used for such approved uses such as numerous Agricultural uses, Equestrian, Commercial Nursery and Greenhouse, Home Occupation or Accessory Office amongst other permitted uses (refer to Article IV - Uses By Right, Article VIII - Use Regulations and Conservation Easement) in Documents. Subdivision is permitted according to the terms of the Conservation Easement. The approximately mile driveway leads to the dwelling in which the original house was built in circa 1750, with a large stone house addition built in the 1850's. There is currently the remains of an old wagon house on the property. 50 acres of fields are currently leased on a season-by-season basis to a local hay farmer on verbal agreement. Value is in the land. Desirable location to all Bucks County has to offer, still being only minutes from the exciting towns of Newtown, New Hope and Lahaska. Minutes to New Hope's fine dining, theatre and easy access to NJ, NY, Philadelphia and Princeton. Top rated Council Rock School District services this location. 2021-07-08