Another timeless masterpiece by The Calhoun Co., Inc. Opportunity of a lifetime awaits as this beautifully restored farmhouse dating back to 1800 is waiting for its next forever family! The house abounds with character and charm as you walk through and witness 220+ years of history. There is plenty of space to spread your roots with 1.5 acres of land, fully restored in ground pool and equipment, and 4, 628 square feet of house! Original hardwood floors remain and have been refinished. All bathrooms have been completely overhauled to provide all the modern amenities while retaining their old world charm. The main bedroom has been remodeled to provide ample space along with dual walk-in closets and brand new bathroom complete with custom shower, marble countertops and make-up area. The laundry has also been moved to the second floor in a convenient laundry room. No expense was spared in the kitchen with beautiful custom kitchen cabinets, new quartzite countertops, wolf gas range, and top of the line appliances all while still retaining its historical charm. The kitchen is finished off with a beautiful old time walk in fireplace. The third floor holds two additional rooms that can be used for ample storage, home learning, or extra office space. The exterior of the home has wonderful side and front porches to sit and watch life go by. There is also a workshop shed building attached to the house, a detached one car garage, and pool out building. The a c systems have been completely replaced with 4 zones, 2 downstairs, 2 upstairs. The heating system has also been completely replaced with new forced air propane fired heater, also 4 zones, 2 upstairs, 2 downstairs. Per Bucks County Dept. Of Health records, the septic system in place had permitted upgrades done in 1988 by a reputable contractor. There is also public sewer available in the street. A 1000 gallon propane tank was buried in the front yard and leased from green propane for $1.49 gallon. The electrical and plumbing systems have also been totally overhauled! Come take a look today!
Off market
$1,109,700
500 N Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
4beds
4,628sqft
Detached
Built in 1800
1.55 Acres Lot
$1,109,700 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$5,760 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Propane / Butane, Solar
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
Features
- Dining Area, Wood Stove, Attic, 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Y
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: wood stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,628 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Stone
- Pool features: Yes - Personal
Lot
- Size: 1.55 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 09044040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1800
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Doylestown
- Municipality: DOYLESTOWN TWP
Other
Other facts
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- FireplaceYN: true
- HeatingYN: true
- CoolingYN: true
- StructureType: Detached
- StoriesTotal: 2
- SpecialListingConditions: Standard
- Heating: Hot Water
- ParkingFeatures: Driveway
- Cooling: Central Air
- ConstructionMaterials: Masonry
- InteriorFeatures: Dining Area, Wood Stove, Attic, 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- PropertySubType: Detached
- ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Flooring: Wood Floors
- Basement: Y
- PoolFeatures: Yes - Personal
- MlsStatus: Active
- Municipality: DOYLESTOWN TWP
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