Twin Oaks Farm
Twin Oaks Farm       Bucks County, PA    MLS#723074     $1,470,000

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LOCATION DETAILS

Pennsylvania may be the hottest state for horses in the nation. BucksCounty has always been a leader in fine horse facilities, whether it be boarding, breeding, training or casual horsemanship. When an excellent horse property hits the real estate market in Bucks County it does not take long for the equestrian community to know about it. Few last long in this hot niche of the real estate market. Leading the pack of excellent horse properties on the market today is Twin Oaks Farm.

The farm lies in a prime area of Upper Bucks County. It is only 25 mintues from Philadelphia Park Racetrack, 20 minutes to the turnpike to Delaware Park Racetrack, 20 minutes to Route 78, the roadway to the Belmont, Aquaduct and New York tracks, 50 mintues to Penn National track and only 1.5 hours to Preakness in Pimlico, MD. The farm is ideal for sporting horse owner.

Twin Oaks Farm is also located ideally for the business person needing to get to major cities. The farm is a 23 mile drive to Philadelphia, 1.5 hour drive to New York and only 2.5 hours to DC or the beach.

For fun local activities like sailing, biking, hiking and picnicking Nockamixon State Park is a quick 5 minutes away or head off to the Poconos and be there in 1.5 hours.

This zoned agricultural area has numerous Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Hunter/Jumper breeding farms nearby. Which is why, Equestrians seeking sporting events will like that Bucks County Horse Park, with about 8 miles of trails for riding, features competitions all spring and summer like dressage and hunter/jumper shows. The Horse Park is home to Bucks County Polo. The famous yearly Devon Horse Show during Memorial Day week is nearby. Olympic teams have their hunter/jumper trials there, as well as cart pulling, dressage and other events  There are numerous other Horse shows in the area all spring, summer and fall.

Twin Oaks Farm is close to excellent equine health facilities at the University of Pennsylvania. New Bolton Center, New Jersey Equine Health facilities and the University of Pa Vet school and trauma hospital as well as many emergency trauma centers for animals large and small animals and are nearby. Farriers, hay and grain are available locally along with various great tack shops.

THE PROPERTY

Over 10 acres of privacy creates an ideal living situation. After a hard day in the barn or in training nothing is better than a refreshing dip in your Sylvan inground pool with new cover. Passive solar is used to heat the pool. Speakers have been wired both inside and outside so you can enjoy music while you swim or BBQ in the backyard. You can relax or entertain on your 40 foot deck.

Your dogs can have free reign of 7 acres of the 10+ acre horse farm with Invisible Fencing (installed in 2003) to keep them safe. The land lies with a slight roll giving it better than normal drainage. To insure a dry home the house had French Drains installed around it. The pastures have two water systems to aid in proper drainage.

The run-in style barn is open and allows the horses to move in and out for a more natural lifestyle. The upper portion of barn is excellent storage.

There are 7 acres of pasture with a combination of split rail, post and beam and web electric fencing. It currently sectioned off into two large pastures and one smaller paddock for feeding, farrier usage and shade.

There are three outbuildings, two with fencing for storage and animals and one outbuilding is separated for a single horse in case of illness or for boarding use.

The mature landscaping features a bridge over a creek that runs through property. The landscaping includes apple, pear and peach trees. A 3,000 ft stone driveway brings you home to your property for privacy and seclusion. Twin Oaks Farm is surrounded by estate homes of 10 acres or more 

THE HOUSE

The four bedroom, cedar-sided home has many updates and improvements. The exterior of the house was framed with 2X6’s to allow extra insulation. Along with the passive solar heating, this creates a very efficient home to heat in the cool months.

Four beautiful bedrooms make this home ideal for any family. Two bedrooms are on the main floor, one bedroom is on the finished lower level and the Master suite and loft on the second floor. The Master Suite features a large Jacuzzi tub, steamroom and large walk-in cedar closet. The loft off the Master Suite overlooks the Great Room and is wired for the internet. There is also a deck off the Master Suite. There is a second full bath in the home.

The Great Room in this contemporary styled home features a soaring 25 foot high ceiling with a grand oversized floor to ceiling fireplace as the focus of the room.A Vernon Castings stove was added in the family room connecting the fireplace.. The Master Suite has an area designed and equipped for a fireplace but one has not be installed.

The first level (not a basement) features the family room.There are 5 rooms on the first level with a private entrance in case you would prefer to have an office in the home. Another room is a sound-proofed for music. The area is fully heated and air conditioned as well as featuring a wood stove. There is satellite TV as well as connections for satellite internet and music on all floors. Cable is available.

The Vermont window quilt window treatments were custom designed for the large windows.

The flooring is a mixture of exotic woods like Brazlian purple heart cherry in the Great Room, inset tile in the kitchen, foyer, laundry room, one bath and very high-end inset tile all through first floor family room. The house features no carpets.

The home is kept economical and comfortable through a combination of passive solar heat and  forced hot air heat.

The kitchen features all high-end stainless steel appliances like a.refrigerator, dishwasher convection oven with European glass top, disposal and microwave.

A new security system was installed that is directly connected to the nearby police station and firehouse. There is also a security system on the bridge approaching the house. If anyone crosses the bridge your guest will be announced.

Each room features ceiling fans. Some of the fans are exotic in nature.

OTHER FEATURES 

Well Water
Septic system
Pennridge School District

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