5453 York Rd is a $7,995,000, 8,601 square foot, 11 bedroom, 9.0 bath home on a 75.58 acre lot located in New Hope, PA.
Newly Priced! Elegant country estate living with endless opportunities for equestrian activities, level pasture ideal for polo, organic farming, beautiful sunrise and sunsets with expansive views. Elm Grove Estate is one of Bucks County's most legendary properties, having been a center of wealth and hunt-country heritage for hundreds of years. Offered outside the Paxson family for only the second time since 1680, this 75+ acre estate was part of the Colonial province of Pennsylvania. The property began with a stone settler's cottage and grew to include a c. 1700 stone manor house with later additions, a carriage house, barns, workshops and extensive stables used by the former owner for her champion thoroughbred-breeding facilities until 2000. Well hidden behind a long, ivy-covered stone wall, the main house, outbuildings and the surrounding preserved countryside feel like an English estate. This Estate underwent extensive restoration and updates during the past 15 years, preserving its architectural details and manor-house proportions while also serving as a comfortable family residence with modern amenities. Built in three sections dating to 1700, 1739 and 1938, the main house is approximately 8,601 square feet. Outside, the stone has been carefully repointed. Inside, every piece of millwork and moldings, the pocket doors, locks and hardware and the plaster walls are as fresh as they were in the 18th century. There are 10 fireplaces, high ceilings and a bounty of tall sash windows for great natural light. Its wide main entry hall is flanked by an intimate, formal reception room; the hunt room with walk-in fireplace and superb views; and an expansive formal living room that accommodates multiple seating areas and accesses a large rear patio. Throughout its history, this home has hosted grand-scale events. An addition completed in 1938 contains an exquisite formal, mansion-sized dining room with a hand-painted ceiling and tall Jefferson windows with stunning views. Serving this area is a butler's pantry and a true commercial-grade kitchen. Above are 2 floors of private quarters along with a library. There are 10 bedrooms, including 2 main suites, and 7 full baths, plus 2 half baths. The carriage house is updated to offer complete, character-filled living spaces with storage below. There are 3 barns with 14 stalls total, a workshop and storage space galore. The house and dependencies overlook verdant, level fields with a stream, pond and forested hills beyond. Land has been organically maintained. Enchanting on a misty morning and as the dew sets at night, Elm Grove is a prime property ready to add a new chapter to its long and storied history.
| Above Grade Sqft | 8,601 |
| Has Basement? | Yes |
| Basement | Full Other Outside Entrance Partially Finished Walkout Level Windows Foundation Details - Stone Basement - Yes |
| Appliances | Hot Water - 60+ Gallon Tank Hot Water - Natural Gas Hot Water - Oil Microwave Oven - Double Oven - Self Cleaning Oven/Range - Gas Range Hood Refrigerator Six Burner Stove Washer - Front Loading Dishwasher Dryer Dryer - Front Loading Extra Refrigerator/Freezer Freezer Icemaker Water Conditioner - Owned Water Heater Commercial Range Indoor Grill Built-In Microwave Stainless Steel Appliances Security Features - Smoke Detector |
| Interior Features | Furnished - No Flooring - Wood Flooring - Hardwood Accessibility Features - 2+ Access Exits Accessibility Features - Doors - Swing In Accessibility Features - Kitchen Modification Accessibility Features - Low Closet Rods Butlers Pantry Dining Area Kitchen - Country Kitchen - Eat-In Kitchen - Efficiency Kitchen - Gourmet Kitchen - Island Kitchen - Table Space Efficiency Store/Office Window Treatments Wood Floors Built-Ins Chair Railings Crown Moldings Attic Primary Bath(s) Formal/Separate Dining Room Wall And Ceiling Types - 9 Foot+ Ceilings Wall And Ceiling Types - High Floor Plan - Traditional Studio Stall Shower Window Features - Storm Wall And Ceiling Types - Plaster Walls Laundry Type - Upper Floor Laundry Type - Lower Floor InternetServices - Fiber Optic Utilities - Phone Available Utilities - Cable TV Room List - Bedroom 1 Room List - Bedroom 2 Room List - Bedroom 3 Room List - Dining Room Room List - Family Room Room List - Kitchen Room List - Library Room List - Living Room Room List - Laundry Room List - Other Room List - Attic Wine Storage |
| # Fireplaces | 10 |
| Fireplace Types | Stone Wood Fireplace - Yes |
| Cooling Types | Central A/C Cooling Fuel - Natural Gas Central Air - Yes |
| Heating Types | Radiator Heating Fuel - Natural Gas Heating - Yes |
| # Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Parking Types | Parking Type - Off Street Parking Type - Off Site Private Parking Type - Detached Circular Driveway Lighted Parking Paved Parking Garage Type - Front Entry Asphalt Driveway Garage - Yes Parking Type - Other Parking Type - Driveway |
| Exterior Features | Water Body Type - Pond Fencing - Electric Fencing - Masonry/Stone Fencing - Other Extensive Hardscape Flood Lights Other Play Area Stone Retaining Walls Water Falls Exterior Lighting Other Structures - Above Grade Outbuilding(s) Security Features - Main Entrance Lock Electric Service - 200+ Amp Service Utilities - Electric Available Utilities - Above Ground Waterfront Features - Water Oriented - Yes No Pool Calaveras Unified Junior High |
| Views | Other Scenic Vista Pasture Pond Trees/Woods Water Street Water View - Yes |
| Roof | Slate Pitched |
| Construction Types | Stone |
| Land Type | Location Type - Pond Lot Features - Historic - Yes |
| Water Source | Well Private |
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Style Characteristics | Main Entrance Orientation - North |
| Style | Colonial Farmhouse/National Folk Story List - Lower 1 Story List - Main Story List - Upper 1 Story List - Upper 2 Standard Fee Simple Golf Course Grocery/Supermarket Levels/Stories - 3 |
| Architectural Style | Structure Type - Detached |
| Year Built | 1717 |
| HOA Fee | $0.00 |
| Condo Fee | $0.00 |
| Taxes | $24,359.00 |
| County | bucks |
| School District | central bucks |
| Middle School | holicong |
| High School | central bucks high school east |
| Neighborhood | None Available |
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