95 W Mechanic Street

New Hope, PA 18938

The Circa 1780s Bank House located in the heart of New Hope Borough is a classic late 1700s Bucks County home, benefiting from extensive renovations while preserving its historic and pristine character. Some of the many original features include 14+ wide plank pumpkin pine flooring, multiple sets of pie staircases, and original doors and hardware. This red brick home is situated on a quiet country road, affording privacy plus scenic views of the Aquetong Creek from its hilltop setting. The home has 3 dedicated on-street parking spots and is a 5-minute walk to the wonderful heart of New Hope and the Delaware River. Bluestone stairs with black cast iron railing and stacked-stone walls lead to the Main level kitchen patio area and the kitchen entrance of this historic treasure. The gourmet kitchen boasts original pumpkin pine flooring, recessed lighting, white full overlay custom cabinetry with solid wood countertop, and a two-tier Bucks County Soapstone island with soapstone sink, counter and breakfast bar. Also featured are high-end stainless-steel appliances including a Jenn Aire French door refrigerator, a Miele dishwasher, an Italian F. Bertazzoni dual-fuel range with red enamel finish and a stainless-steel F. Bertazzoni microwave oven. There is also a spacious dining area with a wall of windows. Dual sets of original pie stairs with original doors lead to the Upper and Lower levels. A small hallway with both coat & storage closets ushers you into the living room. The living room features original flooring, a fireplace with cast iron gas stove insert, a custom-built corner bookcase and recessed lighting. The sun/garden room provides an area of tranquility and features dual walls of windows, pine wide plank flooring, a mini split HVAC unit for zoned heating/cooling, a cathedral ceiling and sliding door access to a newly built brick patio, one of several outdoor areas. A powder room is conveniently located in the sun/garden room area. Take the living room pie staircase to the Lower level to the spacious owners suite which features pine flooring with radiant heat, a dry stacked stone fireplace with wood mantle, a closet, and recessed lighting. The remodeled owners bath includes 12 slate tile with radiant-floor heat, a tiled walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure & repurposed antique Vanity. From the bath, a spacious hallway has utility and storage closets leading to the voluminous laundry room with painted wood plank floors, recessed lighting, storage cabinetry, a vintage wash tub and one of two 1700s original entrance doors to the street level. The Upper level features three additional bedrooms and two full baths! Bedroom #2 includes original flooring, an angled ceiling, a custom-built wardrobe, and the original door/hardware. Bedroom #3 includes original flooring, a vaulted ceiling with skylight, a zoned mini-split HVAC unit, a built-in closet, tongue & groove slat wainscot and the original door/hardware. Bedroom #4 includes original flooring, dual skylights, exposed beams, a zoned mini-split HVAC unit, a large dressing/open closet area with hanging space and shelf storage. Adjacent to Bedrooms 2 and 3 is a full bath #2 featuring a walk-in shower, marble basketweave tile flooring, a skylight and linen closet. Adjacent to Bedroom 4 is bath #3 featuring a corner tub/shower, marble basketweave tile flooring, a double vanity and linen closet. This beautiful home is located in New Hope Borough just a five minute walk to the much-loved restaurants including Carlas, Nektar, Zoubi, and Nozomu. Enjoy plenty of dining, shopping, antiquing, and entertainment including the Bucks County Playhouse. Some outdoor activities these two river towns offer includes walkable access to both the 58-mile Delaware Canal Towpath in PA and the 32-mile Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath in NJ. This location is commutable to New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and the Poconos.

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