6552 Armitage Rd

Armitage House has sat proudly on its six acres since 1750. Beautifully restored, the home has transcended time with grace and sophistication. Enter down a long stately drive, over a stone walled lined stream and you will arrive at the spectacular first tier of gardens. The home is in remarkable condition and the main floor offers a separate kitchen with dining and an aesthetically pleasing fireplace. The main living space is open in concept allowing flexible dining and seating areas. This lovely beamed room iis anchored by a fireplace encased in museum quality Mercer Tiles and a wall of French doors leading to the sizable stone patio and gardens. An adjacent sunroom/office is enveloped by French doors providing ample light and magnificent vignettes of the landscaped grounds. The expanded landing of the second level provides a quiet reading nook. The sunny and comfortable master bedroom has ample storage and a charming, spacious sitting room/office addition. Two to three bedrooms and two baths complete the second level. The third level provides plenty of room for storage or expansion. The gardens, dining patios, water feature and great lawn create an ambiance of your own private park. One of the most stunning features on this property is the amazing half moon in-ground pool. The pool seems to immerge out a stone wall and is surrounded by a bluestone patio for sunbathing. The entire concept is architecturally innovative. The property contains a number of stone dependencies, notably, a stone garden house currently the owners office, where the creek provides a peaceful backdrop. A stone gardening/storage building, The Carriage house has a 2-car garage and media room above. Stone walls and a stone aqueduct enhance the stream that runs through the property. Armitage House is located in one of the most coveted areas of New Hope/Solebury. It has both the aesthetics and the pedigree of a cherished Cotswold Cottage. Recent upgrades include a modern septic system, upgraded electrical service, and high-speed internet service.