1637 Thistlewood Dr

An elegant and sophisticated home with incredible upgrades on over an acre in Gatefield at Farmview in Lower Makefield Township, including a prestigious Washington Crossing address. Meticulously maintained by the original owners, no expense has been spared in the many gorgeous architectural accents, amenities and improvements. This home offers a wonderful flow and highlights both beautiful formal and informal spaces that allow for great versatility. Custom millwork, flowing floor design, stunning light fixtures and wonderful large windows create a lovely aesthetic. Any chef will relish spending time in the bright, sunny kitchen with an abundance of warm tone custom cabinetry, granite countertops, contrasting island with seating, chic backsplash, custom pendant chandelier lighting, paneled Subzero refrigerator, Miele cooktop, dual dishwashers, hidden appliances and oversized pantry. This beautiful space continues to a convenient butler’s pantry with spacious custom cabinetry, granite bar and wine refrigerator, leading to a generously sized dining room with wall and ceiling moldings, a perfect setting for family get togethers or elegant dinner parties. The two-story great room, with a striking floor to ceiling gas fireplace, surrounded by exquisite millwork, with matching wainscoting carried through to 2nd floor balusters, adding to the area’s beauty and symmetry. A handsome study boasts views of the backyard and a wall of custom built-in bookcases, file cabinets and lighted display space, allows for function and beauty for a work at home retreat setting. The conservatory’s open plan layout is impressive, featuring access to the deck, venetian plaster walls and wraps around to the formal living room including decorative ceiling moldings. The downstairs bath featuring double chandeliers, matching sconces and marble vanity will impress anyone with its classy appointments. Greet your guests in the spacious foyer, framing entrances to living room and dining room, adorned with custom pediments and column moldings that provide a stately flair. The property features 2 staircases for convenience and beauty. The upper level boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths including a spacious main suite with sitting room, crown moldings, bay window pediments, arched faux ceiling and ample closets. A just remodeled, spa-like master bath, includes shower with waterfall head and jets, marble tile, sunken tub and elegant vanities, is sure to turn any daily routine into a rejuvenating experience. The lower level offers even more living space and includes an additional full bath, billiards area, workout space, built-in desk and fantastic storage. The expansive, zen-like backyard living space is truly one in a million, with a huge deck featuring 2 seating areas with retracting pergolas, and a centrally located built-in kitchen island with large grill, refrigerator, sink and storage. A tranquil, custom 2 level water feature, roofed pavilion anchored by trellis structures, and gas fireplace, provides additional private and cozy seating, and gas fireplace. This state-of-art living space, with its lush professional landscaping including lighting, pavers and irrigation, provides 3 seasons for family fun, sophisticated guest gatherings and work from home open air environment. The setting is breathtaking and unique, perfect to relax and unwind. A new roof on both house and pavilion, 3 car garage with ample storage space, recent fully remodeled secondary baths, public water and public sewer are just a few of the many amenities that need to be experienced in this charming home in a country setting but just 2 miles from I-295 and commuting. The Gatefield neighborhood entrance, tree lined with landscape lighting, is welcoming and impressive. This estate’s beauty and personality is sure to make anyone feel at home.