1721 POWDERHORN DRIVE, NEWTOWN, PA 18940

$975,000

An extraordinary opportunity awaits the lover of old stone houses that are steeped in history and have an abundance of original architectural features and details with modern amenities that create character, ambiance, and beauty. Welcome to the Balderson-Lloyd farmhouse, an exceptional property with 284 years of improvements and careful restoration.… Read More On the edge of Dolington Estates, it sits far back from the road on 1.5 acres of heavily screened land that provides privacy. Lighted stone pillars lead first to a 3-story carriage house, circa 1800s, and then to the house. Built in four sections, the first in 1740, it is a distinguished home. The front of the house has two covered entrances. Over one of them is an original emblem denoting that the house was insured by Benjamin Franklin! In later years a cottage-like, clapboard addition was built to provide a laundry room and half bath and a convenient entrance into the kitchen. Step into the 2-story kitchen and you will be delighted with the stone wall that was once the exterior of the house. Remaining are the authentic walk-in fireplace and an iron-covered beehive oven for baking bread, both now decorative. Handcrafted cherry cabinetry, granite counters, double wall oven and a 6-burner Jenn-Air gas cooktop in the large island provide a functional and beautiful kitchen that includes a casual dining area and stairs up to the loft and the main bedroom suite. The first floor continues with an enormous dining room and the great room with Delft tile fireplace. The second floor features two large bedrooms, the main one with ensuite bath and a door to the loft. There is also a tiled hall bathroom and large closet. Can you find the ''secret'' closet? Another staircase takes you to the third floor and two other bedrooms. Exterior amenities include the 3-story carriage house, circa 1800s, with four garage bays and a separate storage room. Above are two unfinished floors. A vintage potting shed, another large shed for storing equipment, and a charming playhouse add to the wonderful exterior areas. And then there's the stunning freeform pool and spa with an evergreen arch welcoming you to this fenced area with dense evergreen screening. Sophistication, comfort, original wide plank flooring everywhere, deep sill windows, vintage wood doors with iron hardware, five doors to the outside, covered porch w/Mercer tiles, a patio, many sitting areas for relaxation, playing, eating, entertaining. This exceptional property has it all, including public water and sewer. Private but not isolated, it is in a location with easy access to great shopping, dining, recreation (including the Delaware River) and commuting roads to NY, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Pennsbury School District. Here the living is easy. Now, if only the walls could talk. Welcome home! Read Less

Courtesy of Hazel Smith, Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown [email protected]

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Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,035

Lot Size

1.54 Acres

Year Built

1740

MLS Number

PABU2069748

30 Days Snapshot Of 18940

$909k

+11%

(avg) sold price

-54%

homes sold

+8%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Basement

Full

Building

3,035 sqft living area, 3,035 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1740, Major renovation in 1997, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 3 levels, Farmhouse/National Folk, Stone, Frame

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Exterior Features

Lawn Sprinkler

Floors

Wood, Tile/Brick

Foundation

Active Radon Mitigation

Garage

4 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Hot Water

Interior Features

Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Kitchen - Eat-In

Laundry

Main Floor

Lot

66,865 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00, 1.54 acres, Corner, Cul-de-sac, Level

Pool

In Ground

Property

Historic, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Roof

Pitched, Slate

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $1,160, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $1,439, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $10,536, Tax Annual Amount: $13,135, Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Hot Water: Natural Gas, Cable TV

Windows

Energy Efficient

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