Doan Hollow: A "Stunning" Estate In Bucks County's Jericho Valley

NEWTOWN, PA — If you're in the market for a "simply stunning" property steeped in Bucks County history, Doan Hollow has you covered with 8,800 square feet of interior space. The property is listed for a cool $5,200,000.

This sprawling Upper Makefield estate located on 12 rolling Jericho Valley acres boasts six en-suite bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a wine cellar, a heated saltwater pool and spa, and sweeping lawns and beautiful Bucks County vistas.

The property has been "transformed and expanded with careful attention to detail, quality construction, impeccable taste, and use of the finest materials," according to its property listing.

The estate includes a detached bank barn/garage with the potential for a two-bedroom guest apartment, heated saltwater pool and spa, stone spring house, pond and extensive landscaping and hardscaping.

Over the years, a fine architect, renowned builder, landscape architect and others have had their talented hands in creating this stunning estate.

Down a long, gated driveway, the main house (circa 1700s), completely re-imagined in 2015, boasts an exterior finish of stone, plaster and Hardie plank, a cedar roof, and Marvin windows and doors.

"While maintaining its vintage features, the home is finished in a sophisticated modern style with a focus on enhancement of its natural features," the listing says. "It showcases original exposed stone and plaster over stone walls, newer ship lap style walls, rustic walnut and vintage pine board flooring, six fireplaces (one outdoors), and early beam and truss detailing. The entrance hallway immediately affords inviting vistas through a solarium/gallery to the outdoors."

Oversized pocket doors recess, allowing indoor/outdoor living and access to the terrace with its stone fireplace and pool and spa just beyond.

A long gallery is flanked with lighted wine storage cupboards, leading to the main wine cellar, all climate controlled. A handsome dining room with fireplace and spacious great room with stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling with vintage ceiling trussing, are accessible to an open Butler's Pantry and the sensational cook's kitchen beyond.

The kitchen is outfitted with two-tone cabinetry and features exposed stone and a quartzite backsplash and an oversized center island with double-thick quartzite counters. The space is equipped with stainless appliances including a six-burner Wolf range, Wolf wall oven, microwave and warming drawer and a Subzero refrigerator and freezer.

A separate second floor suite includes a large family/media room, bedroom, full bath and home gym -ideal for an in-law or home office suite; in the lower level, a finished room could easily become a home theater.

The first floor main bedroom is its own destination, accessed through the original keeping room with walk-in fireplace, presently used as a home office. The main bedroom suite features a private balcony, walk-through dressing closet with laundry, and bath with oversized shower, designer tub and a vintage stone fireplace.

Upstairs are four en-suite bedrooms, each with generous closets, and also a bonus third floor hang-out room. One of three laundries is conveniently located nearby.

Outside, an inviting al fresco covered loggia for dining is convenient to the outdoor kitchen with built-in gas grill and Green Egg charcoal grill, and steps away from the pool and spa.

In addition, positioned away from the main house, a newer bank barn/garage (2013) offers three oversized, tall garage bays great for multiple uses.

On its upper floor, a potential two-bedroom guest apartment is ready for finishing.Marvin windows and French doors for access are in place, and plans are available, according to the listing.

A sweeping lawn leads to the pond and expansive vistas. Some special features in the main house include radiant heat throughout the first floor and all baths, and Savant smart house technology including security, auto-lighting, HVAC and music.

Additional features include custom light fixtures and hardware, three staircases, auto pool controls, a whole house generator, expansive drip septic system and more. This spectacular home and property, located in a premier area of Bucks County, are like no other.

Listed by: Linda Danese, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

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