luxury house with sea view for sale Doylestown, United States

Capture the feel of the river valley in this Bucks County retreat with nearby access to the towpath along the river and canal! Set along a bucolic stretch of scenic River Rd. between Lumberville and Pt Pleasant, this hillside one-bedroom cottage and adjacent studio overlooking the Delaware River were uniquely designed to offer spectacular views no matter where you look! The main cottage with its large windows and skylights floods the interior with natural light. An open floor plan provides a feeling of expansiveness and adaptability within the living area complete with a kitchen, full bath, sitting/music room, laundry and spiral stairs to a loft bedroom and full bath, with rear deck access. Amenities include hardwood floors, wood burning stove, electric baseboard heat, wall AC, 2-year roof and 4-year siding. Adjacent, an eclectic bungalow (568 sq. foot) has electric heat, wall AC, hardwood floors, a permitted incinerator toilet and stairs to the 2nd-floor loft with wall-to-wall carpeting. The two rocking chair porches, surrounded by inspiring nature and the sound of a nearby waterfall are the perfect sanctuary for inspiration.

Welcome to Wickham Cottage- A Charming Riverfront Retreat! A fairytale, quintessential Bucks County cottage nestled along the historic Delaware River, this charming property has 2-3 bedrooms and is conveniently located with easy access to Princeton, Newtown, train stations and many of the major NE arteries. This one-of-a-kind home is perfect for full time or weekender living. Next to the scenic river with riparian rights, this is a perfect match for anyone enjoying water-sports and river living. The area has so much to offer with lots of small river towns along both sides of the Delaware River. The area is home to incredible restaurants, galleries, food markets, interesting shops and much more with historic Yardley only minutes away. This home is charming whether entering through the back or the front. The rear of the property features beautiful flower beds, a raised porch and a breezeway which will probably be the way you will regularly access the home. A few steps up will lead you to the kitchen with upgraded countertops, a walk-in pantry and an eat-in area for your everyday casual meals. The kitchen even has an elevator to the garage level that the current owner occasionally uses for heavy grocery bags. The spacious and light-filled dining room has a built-in vitrine cabinet, hardwood floors and is a perfect spot for a romantic candle lit dinner for two or your next big family dinner for the holidays. The large family/living room runs the entire width of the home. Here you’ll find more hardwood floors (throughout most of the home), lots of windows and a wood burning fireplace with a heat insert that will easily heat the whole house on a windy, cold winter's night. The living room gives you access to your private covered porch with views of your gardens, gazebo and fire pit - what a great spot for your Sunday morning cup of coffee and your NY Times! The two bedrooms are conveniently located away from the entertainment areas with a separating hallway, sharing an updated full bath. Attached through French doors find the bonus sunroom, art studio, home office, yoga room or why not a guest bedroom should you need it. A studio apartment sits above the two-car garage which you access by the covered breezeway. Your guests will have their own private space with all the amenities and can also be a great spot for an in-law suite or maybe an au-pair. This home might be small, but it has a lot to offer. 90 minutes to NYC, Princeton 20 minutes, Newtown 15 minutes and the nearest train station is only 10 minutes away.

Welcome to 603 West Hartwell Lane. In the late 1700s, when Chestnut Hill was still many country miles outside of Philadelphia, a single-room-deep stone farmhouse was built in a valley where cold water streams laced the forest floor. More than 200 years later, that simple stone house was seamlessly expanded by architect Peter Zimmerman into the best possible version of a classic Chestnut Hill stone home. Working with the terrain, Zimmerman created additions that blend organically into this most picturesque of settings. Beyond the immaculate parking courtyard and discreet navy blue main entry door lies a sophisticated, state-of-the-art residence. Beautifully designed for entertaining and daily living, the interior is a masterclass in color and pattern, infused with natural light and fresh energy unlike any other home in this sedate corner of Philadelphia. Interiors flow into outdoor garden “rooms,” each with a completely different feeling. Great care and much thought went into every space, from its reception area to the kitchen to its gathering spaces and private quarters upstairs. The house was completely gutted to incorporate all modern technological conveniences and amenities, including adaptive and remote lighting, temperature and security controls. Interior spaces were modernized and reorganized to accommodate lifestyle and entertaining requirements. This level of planning has resulted in a home that is aesthetically stunning and also easier to maintain and manage. The new site plan, which includes a pool, allows for sweeping views of the upper portion of the property as well as long vistas from nearly all of the interiors. As it flowed hundreds of years ago, the babbling brook is still there, well managed thanks to smart site engineering, flowing into and then out of a renovated spring house into a large pond at the end of the property. A grass-covered stone walking bridge opens each side of the pond for long strolls around the property, creating the finishing touch to this private world that feels light years away from the city.

Nature lovers, gardeners and architecture buffs will all find themselves smitten with this intriguing lakeside home, where owners and their lucky guests can gather together to enjoy the 3.2-acre setting and then retreat to spaces reserved solely for them. Architect John Clarke oriented the Post-Modern home and supporting structures to frame a courtyard garden entry that sets the tone for the extraordinary experience to come. Peaked ceilings, circular windows and geometric built-ins give the home’s open interior a dynamic, yet orderly, feel that delights all who enter. French doors spanning the great room open to a patio embraced by blooms, including wisteria entwined and draped over a pergola. Open the garden gate, cross the meadow, then cast your rod or launch your kayak. Living a healthy outdoor lifestyle is as easy as that! Then, at day’s end, savor a stunning sunset along with a meal prepared in the modern kitchen, renovated in warm wood tones and matte black stone. A sleek professional hood is all that separates pull-up seating from the efficient workspace. The nearby laundry/mud room, enlivened by hand-painted tiles, sports the same custom wood cabinetry. The home’s private areas include a roomy walk-in closet, an up-to-date bath and a tower-like office. The full basement is a clean slate for whatever indoor hobbies you wish to pursue. Follow the path to the guest cottage, where the sunny living space has a sculptural wood stove and an ingenious staircase that leads to a loft bedroom. A private deck completes your guests’ weekend getaway experience. Solar panels ensure efficiency all through the year. Only 3 miles from Main Street in Pennington, 9.3 miles from Princeton, 11 miles from Lambertville, and 12.5 miles to the Hamilton Train Station.