465 E STATE ST Doylestown, PA 18901
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,552 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,552 sqft
Price per Sqft $731
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABU2120210
Style Farmhouse/National Folk,Federal,Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,552
Year Built 1725
Available Date 2026-05-07
Annual Tax Amount $18,666
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2.250 Acres
Acres 2.25
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
As part of the Fell family's 18th-century holdings, this property is deeply tied to the region's colonial past—during the summer of 1778, General George Washington stayed in this very house and the Continental Army camped on the grounds as they advanced from Valley Forge. Today, the home seamlessly blends the original 18th-century heritage with refined modern living and creates a lasting link to American history.
The original section of the home preserves the earliest craftmanship, featuring a dramatic living room with a 9-foot walk-in fireplace, exposed beams, restored stonework, and wide-plank floors. A thoughtful addition, executed by Jarret Vaughn, harmoniously blends old and new. The main level is designed for everyday living and entertaining and includes a custom chef's kitchen, sunlit living spaces, walk-in pantry, powder room, welcoming foyer with sweeping staircase, and a sunken living room with walls of windows overlooking the spectacular gardens and grounds.
The home underwent a comprehensive renovation by Jarret Vaughn, with architecture by Period Architecture. New roof, new electrical, new plumbing, new everything - including a high-velocity central heating and cooling system with heat pumps. Smart home automation quietly controls lighting, blinds, and irrigation throughout, delivering modern ease without compromising the home's historic soul.
The expanded layout includes 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a beautifully appointed primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and sumptuous bath. The third-floor bedroom provides a second en-suite, with the remaining two bedrooms sharing a beautifully designed his-and-hers bathroom.
The separate guest house is fully permitted as a second residence and offers exceptional flexibility, with a full kitchen, expansive living room, 3 spacious bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms, ideal for extended family, guests, a private office, or rental income.
A four-car garage with two new automatic openers offers significant covered parking and storage. Above it, a large bonus space with electricity is currently used as a gym, with the bones to finish into living space.
The captivating grounds are designed by award-winning Jerry Fritz of Linden Hill and feature lush, layered gardens with multiple patios for entertaining. An exceptionally rare in-borough heated pool with all-new equipment anchors the backyard, while a 400-year-old giant sycamore stands sentinel over the front of the property. The original 18th-century springhouse has been beautifully restored with a new floor beneath its historic roof, creating a magical open-air retreat within its ancient stone walls. At the rear of the fenced grounds, a private gate provides direct access to walk into downtown Doylestown, offering effortless reach to restaurants, shops, and the train station.
The John Fell House is a once-in-a-generation opportunity: documented colonial history, an iconic stone farmhouse, fully renovated for modern living, on one of the largest private parcels in the borough.
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Doylestown Boro (10108)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Basement Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Heated, Solid Hardwood, Stone
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Brick, Patio(s)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces 14.0
Fence Partially
Pool Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV Available
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Metal,Shake
Street Surface Black Top,Paved
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Brick, Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 14
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, SideYard(s)
Story 2.5
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 3552
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk, Federal, Traditional
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Linden
Middle Schools Lenape
High Schools Central Bucks High School West
School District Central Bucks
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 08-009-319
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3552
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Negotiable
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Negotiable
Financing Cash,Conventional,Negotiable
Special Listing Condition Standard
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