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Improved Land for Sale in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

189 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901

$1,795,000
8 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $10,595/mo

Offered for the first time in more than four decades, this exceptional circa-1752 stone farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a historic Bucks County estate combining architectural pedigree, acreage, and modern comfort just minutes from the heart of Doylestown. The home, thoughtfully expanded with architect-designed additions by Ellen Happ and Lynn Taylor, blends period craftsmanship with light-filled living spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Featuring five bedrooms, three baths, a dedicated home office, and three fireplaces, the residence offers warmth, character, and versatility. A modern kitchen anchors the home, while original details-stone walls, antique wood flooring, and timeless textures-preserve its historic charm. In the cozy morning room, an antique coal stove and oven bring the warmth and character of a bygone era. Generous gathering spaces create a home that is both refined and welcoming. Set on over eight picturesque acres, the property invites a lifestyle deeply connected to the land. Sheep graze across fenced pastures, a chicken coop provides fresh eggs, and mature grapevines and open ground offer opportunities for gardening or small-scale farming. Wooded land to the rear enhances privacy and creates a peaceful natural backdrop-an increasingly rare rural experience so close to Doylestown and nearby Delaware Valley University, with its rich agricultural heritage. Multiple barns and outbuildings support a wide range of uses, all finished with slate roofs accented by metal roofing over porches-reflecting a consistent level of quality throughout the estate. A custom bank barn by Jarrett Vaughan Builders offers flexibility for equipment or livestock. The main barn provides storage for six or more vehicles-ideal for a car enthusiast-with stairs leading to a spacious loft featuring soaring ceilings, perfect for storage, a workshop, or a gathering/game area. This structure is flanked by a carriage house apartment-ideal for a caretaker, guest residence, or multi-generational living-complete with a spacious country kitchen, fieldstone fireplace, and laundry. A greenhouse adjacent to the main barn further enhances the property's agricultural and lifestyle appeal. Outdoor living is equally compelling. The architect-designed cabana serves as a natural gathering space with a stone, wood-burning fireplace, serving bar, sink, and beverage refrigerator, just steps from the home's first-floor bath. An in-ground pool, along with patios and porches, creates an inviting setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Served by public water and sewer, the property also offers potential for subdivision or future development, subject to township approvals-providing long-term flexibility rarely found in estate properties of this character. Located moments from the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions of Doylestown, this remarkable offering combines history, land, architecture, and lifestyle in a way that is increasingly rare in Bucks County.

4,038
Sq feet
1752
Built

Location

Street address
189 E Butler Ave
School district
Central Bucks
Elevation
317 feet
Coordinates
40.3021, -75.1777

Property details

Acreage
8.04 acres
MLS #
TREND PABU2117384
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$23,831

Parcels

  • 25-006-022

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Franchise
Sotheby's International Realty

Exterior

Parking Spaces
14
Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot
Pool
Private
Structures
Storage

Structure

Style
National
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Mixed

Interior

Rooms
Basement, Dining Room, Family Room
Fireplaces
Yes
Features
2 nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Apr 21, 2026New listing$1,795,000TREND
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This 8.04-acre property is located at 189 E Butler Ave in Doylestown, PA 18901. The property is available for sale for $1,795,000. It has a 4,038 sq ft structure built in 1752.

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