4285 APPLEBUTTER RD Perkasie, PA 18944

Thistle Brook Farm, a captivating 19th century Bucks County country estate in idyllic Bedminster township is now for sale, just minutes from downtown Doylestown! Offering a generous and private 23.6 acres, this home site offers an updated and renovated field stone farmhouse, a three bedroom two bath guest house, a barn, and enough garage space to impress the car enthusiast. There's a long tree lined driveway leading up to the property with beautiful views of the pond and countryside. This exquisite Bucks County farmhouse (circa 1813) has 2 adjoining parcels which are 11.8 acres each. The main home offers the luxury of modern updates with the charm and character found only in historic properties. Adding to the look and feel are five wood burning fireplaces, and mostly original hardwood flooring. The farmhouse style eat in kitchen adds a rustic touch with it's soapstone counter tops and farm sink, yet offers the cooking enthusiast the convenience of a double Frigidaire oven, five burner gas stove and stainless steel refrigerator. Both the library/office and the huge formal living room feature a wood burning fireplace, and the formal dining room is large enough to accommodate friends and family for Holiday gatherings. Completing the main floor is a screened sun room with gorgeous views of the pond with a fountain water feature. Downstairs there's an authentic tavern room also equipped with a wood burning fireplace, copper top bar, double sink and tap. Additional rooms on the lower level also include a stable temperature wine cellar with porcelain canisters imported directly from Portugal. The master suite is truly luxurious with a fireplace and two separate full baths, one with a soaking tub, both with generous built in closet space. The large Bank Barn has 4 stalls, electric and heated water. The Carriage House features a three bedroom two bath apartment and heated garage. Finally there's also another separate 3 car garage. The beautiful in-ground salt water pool has a pool house with full bath and changing room. This elegant home has everything you could ever want and the owners have spared no expense, and paid great attention to every detail.