1513 Route 212, Quakertown, PA 18951

Description

This log & fieldstone farmhouse was originally erected just after the birth of our nation in 1790, situated next to Cooks Creek & surrounded by picturesque farmland. Character & craftsmanship of yesteryear with modern updates & convenances gives this estate property the best of both worlds. As you approach the post & beam barn-garage & stroll down the paver walkway it is apparent that this property is extraordinary. Your eye is immediately drawn to the stunning fieldstone & massive logs that constitute the outer walls. The depth of the outer walls becomes clear when entering the double door entryway. Enter the original log portion of the home onto a massive piece of Uba Tuba granite, surrounded by gorgeous wide plank pine flooring throughout the large, open, living room. Exposed, hand hewn beams, posts & logs exude character and the fireplace offers warmth on cold winter nights. Walls that are not exposed stone or log, are framed, insulted & drywalled for efficiency. Step into, what is believed to be the original summer kitchen offering hand hewn, exposed beams and stone accent wall with huge arched window. Would make for an incredible formal dining room, game room, bar or office with separate outdoor entry. At the other end of house resides the heart of the home. The fieldstone addition (Added in 1811 by A.E. Moyer) gourmet kitchen has been completely renovated top to bottom including: Via Lattea granite island with farm sink, dishwasher, pendant lights, timber framed posts, 6 burner Forno range, white shaker cabinetry, & exposed stone corner wall. Meander through the massive 236 year old logs into the rear addition to the bright & airy family room flooded in natural light, pine wood ceilings, exposed log wall, & slider to the rear deck. With a 1st floor bedroom, this home gives the option for multi generational living. The bedroom features wood ceiling, exposed log wall, solid wood entry door & double barn door closet. Across the family room & down the stunning hall with exposed stone, built in bookshelf, wood ceilings & accent wall & through the solid wood entry door into the stunning full bath featuring: custom reclaimed barn wood vanity with granite top, twin Moen facets, oversized shower with glass tile & door, tile floor, random width pine board accent wall & huge linen closet. Next door you’ll find a dream laundry room with granite folding top, shaker cabinetry, oversized linen closet, washer, dryer & chest freezer. Up the custom staircase with ornate spindles, Newel posts & chandelier to the upper level. Bedroom 2 offers plenty of space, featuring exposed log wall, beams & a full length closet. The master bathroom is cavernous featuring a gigantic soaking tub set in corrian, huge vanity with brass facet, oversized double door closet, glass door fully tiled shower & tile floor spanning the width of the house. The stunning master bedroom with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stone access wall, his & hers closets & pumpkin pie spiral staircase to the attic landing. The original wide plank attic boards are a sight to be seen, with plenty of room for storage. Head down the spiral staircase to the original, stone basement with hand hewn floor joists, gigantic walk-in fireplace, modern wiring, 200 amp service, PEX & PVC plumbing, UV light, sediment filter, 3 zone tankless boiler & 4th zone kitchen radiant floor heat. Back to the family room and head out the slider to the composite rear deck with aluminum railings. The crown jewel of the yard is a 30,000 gallon in-ground pool featuring brick coping, blue & white tile and paver decking, perfect for relaxation on a beautiful summer day with farmland as your backdrop. Mature trees for shade, patio and fire pit area, this back yard oasis is ready for entertaining. Set in the country, yet just minutes to 309, 476 & 78 as well as fine dining and shopping. Welcome home!