"Sweetbriar Barn" This custom designed Bucks County barn comes with a slice of heaven…. Tucked in the hills of beautiful Bedminster, It’s a short walk to the Lake and Nockamixon State Park. Stone retaining walls, lush planting and a large pond bordered by woods, enhance the stunning 3 acre setting of this unique home. Several additions and many upgrades over the last 50 years have enhanced the design of the original. The dramatic core of the house is a sunken two-story great room with a floor to ceiling fireplace highlighted by an interior rounded chimney with antique “hand-cast” brick. Framing a double set of sliding doors overlooking the pond is the second story library balcony, accessed by a curving wrought-iron staircase from the adjacent open dining room. Designed for a grand piano, the first- floor music room and a second-floor gallery with a sitting room overlook the great room. But the heart of the house is the kitchen/gathering room. A vaulted ceiling with a rear “window wall” highlights a spacious workspace with two separate sinks and an oversized granite center island with built-in desk area, ideal for informal buffet gatherings. Appliances, built into custom Amish cabinetry and antique brick, include Sub Zero refrigerator, solid surface Décor range and conventional/convection wall oven with separate microwave oven. Extensive cabinetry includes mega storage space and an entertainment center sufficient for large-screen TV. A functioning coal stove with an antique brick surround adds ambiance and supplemental heat in winter. Adjacent to the kitchen, the large flagstone screened porch is perfect for 3-season dining/ entertaining – or lounging! The first level also includes half-bath, access to large storage/pantry room with laundry, and steps to basement with mechanicals and additional storage.
The staircase from the first-floor hall accesses three original bedrooms, study, and two full, recently remodeled, baths. A second staircase leads to the new main bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling, extensive closet space and designer bath with separate tub and shower. All bedrooms are connected by the study.
The detached 3 bay cedar garage includes a workshop with reinforced storage above in one of the bays.
All of the mechanicals of the house have been upgraded with superior components.
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So near – shopping, major roads to Phila and NYC – and yet so far…. Easy access to Doylestown, New Hope or Perkasie. Excellent Pennridge Schools. Exceptional country living in a singular setting!