UPDATED:
12/04/2024 02:04 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,910 sqft
Price per Sqft $859
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABU2077540
Style Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,910
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1790
Annual Tax Amount $5,899
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 42.610 Acres
Acres 42.61
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Estate of Alfred Bester, a famous science fiction writer, inducted into the science fiction and fantasy hall of fame in 2001' , winner of the first Hugo Award for his acclaimed book" The Demolished Man" nominated 5 more times (wife Rolly, broadway tv/ radio actress) originally from Manhattan, made this their home away from home while writing many novels. If only these walls could talk, each room embraces a sense of calmness, character and purpose in a display of impressive stone walls, multiple fireplaces, an abundance of windows and perfectly aged hardwood floors. Main house with rocking chair porch , a farmhouse entrance that will truly have your attention. Kitchen has been updated , abundance of counter and cabinet space and open to the breakfast area. You'll notice the several doors throughout the first level that lead you outside appreciating the patios, gardens and nature's beauty! Several rooms with multiple uses and potential will have your creative mind rolling. Front and Back Staircases will take you to the second level with three spaciously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms and many closets. Several outbuildings that include: Garages with attached apartment, smoke house, chicken coup and two story barn. Concrete pool that has been maintained over the years offers a refresher after a hard farming days work . A peaceful easy feeling and sense of seclusion will set in , and yet still within close proximity to Doylestown, New Hope, New Jersey and New York!
Your own oasis to be what best fits your needs and desires awaits. A true Bucks County beauty perfectly sited in a phenomenal location with remarkable views and bursts of color season after season. Come for a visit and stay for a lifetime.
Property is currently being farmed- wide open fields as you will see.
There was a survey done and possible subdivision into 5 lots. Pls. do your own due diligence should this be your direction. Property and all structures being sold in as is condition. Estate takes no responsibility.
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Tinicum Twp (10144)
Zoning RC
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bonus Room
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Other
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Pool In Ground
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Palisades
School District Palisades
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 44-005-041 & 44-005-036
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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