Colonial

Set on an enchanting 30 acres, down a winding driveway bordered by tall trees on a quiet country road in Upper Bucks County, sits Four Seasons Manor. Surrounded by wide lawns and lush landscaping, this stately custom home is designed to take full advantage of its surroundings, with almost 10,000 finished square feet inside, and more than 3,000 square feet of patios, porches and terraces. The circular driveway leads to the handsome formal entry, with a deep covered porch that features a barrel ceiling over the front door with its beveled glass window and sidelites. Inside, the home’s open floor plan is a counterpoint between romantic design themes and functional practicality. Warm hardwood floors, high ceilings, detailed moldings, and abundant windows make a dramatic first impression. While the exterior suggests a mood of formality, the openness of the interior, with spaces that flow gracefully from one area to the next, add a perfect balance of casual informality. Located at the front of the home, the office takes full advantage of its space with multiple desks, built-in storage, and even a moveable worktable. The formal dining room is enhanced by bringing the outdoors in with French doors to the front porch, an architectural theme that also encourages graceful entertaining. In the kitchen, cherry cabinets, granite countertops and Travertine backsplashes create a harmonious contrast to the ever-changing beauty of the natural surroundings. Paneled appliances, gas cooking, and abundant prep and storage space will please even the most discerning of home cooks. From here, the floor plans flows into a large breakfast area, and then to the living room with its coffered ceiling, gas fireplace with marble surround, and French doors to the rear patio. The family room is a magnificent, beautifully proportioned “great room” with a two-story vaulted ceiling, complemented by an exposed stone wall with gas fireplace, and romantic interior Juliet balcony on the upper level that looks down from the primary suite. A bedroom and full bath on this level add flexible space for guests or extended family. Two sets of stairs lead to the second floor, where the expansive primary suite is a welcome respite from the outside world. With a tray ceiling and large walk-in closet, the bedroom opens to a sitting room and en suite bath with dual sinks, air-jet tub, and multiple closets. Two large bedrooms share a hall bath, while a jack-and-jill bath separates two additional bedrooms that each have their own loft space accessible by ladder. Another suite on the third floor has its own walk-in closet as well as storage space. The finished lower level includes a recreation room, kitchenette, bar area, full bath and sauna. The piece de resistance is the massive indoor pool, designed to integrate with the main house for year-round enjoyment. Situated in its own wing, the room is an architectural marvel featuring a vaulted ceiling with skylights, walls of windows, and French doors to the yard. The saltwater pool includes three underwater corner seats, a retractable cover, and a diving board. The nearby hot tub seats 10, while a fully equipped wet bar makes it easy to enjoy the space with friends. By day, the home exudes formal elegance. By night it’s a theater for bold drama around the terraces. Entertaining is a joy when guests can savor the home’s exterior beauty, while enjoying glimpses of the interior. Flagstone and paver patios are accessible from nearly every room of the house, with awnings for shade and a wood-burning fireplace for chilly evenings. Nearby, the detached garage provides covered parking as well as storage, along with garden and equipment sheds. A nearby pond with charming curved footbridge features a waterfall that runs off its own filtration system. Solar panels and an automatic generator ensure the property runs efficiently and without interruption year round.