Bradley Tomaziefski

Realtor Salesperson
Remax Hometown
609-352-6910
Licensed In: New Jersey and Pennsylvania
License #: NJ 9234186 PA RS339964

Less than a mile outside the Philadelphia City Limit, in Lower Bucks County is a quiet country lane that leads to Chestnutwood Estate. This stone mansion was built in 1857 for Doctor George Fox who spared nothing in creating a fine sample of craftsmanship and detail in his 9280 square foot home which over looks the Delaware River. A large porch bordered with flowering gardens welcome the guests into this truly special home. Once into the Grand Foyer that has 12’6″ ceilings and 10’ high pocket doors that open onto two front parlors, the guests recognize that this place is Special. The foyer, as well as all the formal rooms, are finished with plaster moldings at ceilings and have beautiful marble fireplaces. The first level includes the two parlors, library, gracious dining room with 12’ tall pocket doors, breakfast room, kitchen, butler’s pantry, powder room, office and numerous closets. The very tall windows provide an abundant amount of natural light and the lovely water views. The interior of this grand house is loaded with detail such as hand milled moldings and the fireplace in the library has Moravian tile from the Mercer of Doylestown and this beautifully tiled fireplace was added sometime in the 20th century. The Grand Staircase rises to the second floor where the Gallery which is a large area that allows access to 5 large bedrooms and also a hallway that goes to the back part of the second floor where 2 more bedrooms and bathrooms are and a back stairway that goes into the office on the first floor. From this second floor is another stairway to the third floor where 5 more finished rooms and stairs to the rooftop access are located. The second floor has 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The basement has a large recreation room with a pool table, darts, chess table, popcorn machine and lots of room to roam while watching a great pool game being played…… Need a special room to house all your Christmas decorations….properly…..so you can find them next year….this place has just the place. Always wanted to create your own wine cellar or cigar lounge? The structure of the basement with stone, brick and beautiful arches could be just waiting for someone with great ideas to put those ideas to work and to enjoy the results of creativity! This estate also has more: a Carriage House with 4 apartments-all 2 bedroom/1 bath, a Cottage-a stand alone small rancher with 1 bedroom/1 bath, a River House right on the bank of the river with 3 bedrooms/2 baths and 2 decks and a dock leading to the water. And…there is even more….the estate has a two story barn….these apartments produce about $100,000 yearly. Chestnutwood is a big part of the River’s history during the Victorian age of opulence and style. This estate would make an incredible Bed and Breakfast, Corporate Retreat, Family Compound, or a country retreat as the rich Philadelphian’s did in days past! Check out the Drone view  https://youtu.be/-eA7ROJo2fI