Cape Cod, Traditional

Spacious aptly describes this lovely Cape style home on a welcoming 1+ acre beautifully landscaped lot of mature & ornamental trees and is in one of Upper Makefield’s most cherished neighborhoods. A coveted enclave of distinctive homes built by highly respected builder Ferman Lex creates a wonderful environment with pleasant surroundings. Each residence offers their own charming character, adding to the uniqueness of this very special community. A serpentine brick walkway leads you to an expansive covered rocking chair front porch. Well-proportioned rooms are a hallmark of the home. Extensive use of crown moldings, attractive cherry flooring throughout the first floor add to its enjoyable qualities and upgraded touches provide eye-catching visuals. A sense of subtle symmetry is evident as you move from one room to another. Thoughtful placement of the windows brings the outside in with sweet views in all directions. The double door entrance opens to the foyer with vaulted ceiling and central staircase. The living room with picture window offers bookcases or shelving for your collectibles. The formal dining room with large window, crown molding & chair rail is a great place to celebrate holidays & special occasions. A large center island kitchen with granite counters, copious cabinetry, stainless appliances and a huge walk-in pantry & convenient adjacent laundry features a separate breakfast area with bay window & door leading to the rear yard. A half bath is located between the family room & kitchen. The family room with impressive stone mantled fireplace, high hat lighting has custom built in cabinetry, undercounter storage and a wet bar sink. It is a step away from an enclosed porch with wraparound windows & vaulted skylit ceiling overlooking the welcoming pool area. French doors off the living room move you to a wonderful bonus feature as both the Primary bedroom and a separate ensuite bedroom are separated by a well-planned hall providing the ideal space as a guest or au pair room with its own door to the front porch. The primary bedroom with French door to rear patio features a luxurious bath with wainscoting, double travertine vanity, Restoration Hardware mirrors, oversized custom shower, with seamless door, separate whirlpool soaking tub and a huge walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The ensuite first floor bedroom offers a Travertine bath with oversized shower, custom door, pedestal sink. The second-floor hall of this remarkable home features oak hardwood floor and offers 3 sizeable bedrooms, all with wall-to-wall carpeting, oversized and/or walk-in closets and expansive windows. A large hall bath on this floor provides a granite vanity with two undercounter sinks, Kohler tub with shower, subway tile surround & custom glass door and utility closet. A private rear yard surrounded by lush shrubbery, perennials, herb garden plot & majestic trees provide an oasis & respite with its inviting inground -pool with custom retractable cover. It is surrounded by an expansive apron and a flagstone patio offering the perfect place for relaxation, whiling away the day, fun gatherings or evening soirees. An attached 3 car garage, huge full basement for storage, zone heating & air-conditioning (Brand New compressors) and a generator add to its value. This fine home is conveniently located in a breathtakingly beautiful historic area of many preserved farms & parks and minutes to New Hope-Lambertville’s cultural events, fine restaurants, shops. Love where you live! Easy access to Princeton, Philadelphia & New York.