857 Duchess Drive

Description

This home is really extraordinary and a MUST SEE... fall in love and move right in to 857 Duchess Drive in the desirable Edgewood Park neighborhood and award-winning Pennsbury School District. With over $200K in recent upgrades and fresh neutral paint, this home was designed with an eye for detail and meticulously maintained so you will have easy living for years to come! From the moment you walk in the door, you will appreciate the gleaming hardwood throughout 1st and 2nd floors, gorgeous custom millwork and built-ins throughout, stunning custom kitchen and family room addition, Andersen replacement windows. This home just welcomes you to sit down and stay awhile... a really long while. The formal living room is currently used as a spacious, elegant formal dining room replete with dentil crown molding, cozy fireplace, window seat, custom enclosed lighted bar and curio cabinet. Take time to settle in and make wonderful memories with family and friends around your table. Cuddle up with a great book for some peace and quiet in the sitting room (originally the formal dining room). Love to cook and entertain? This gourmet kitchen will knock your socks off! Start with custom bisque-painted cabinetry, hardwood floor, oversized granite center island and counters, custom-designed tile backsplash, upgraded appliances and a Dacor commercial range, Bosch wall oven and microwave, wood-paneled SubZero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and charming coffee/beverage bar. Whether you are cooking to your heart's content or simply enjoying the company of friends and family, this will be the place where everyone gathers. Best yet, beautiful french doors lead to a fabulous bluestone patio overlooking the lovely backyard for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining and barbeques. The adjacent family room addition is really special... spacious yet really cozy with a brick fireplace, wall of custom built-in bookcases, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and wide plank hardwood flooring. Relax with a cup of coffee, enjoy a great movie or just visit - this room can accommodate a large sectional sofa and large gatherings. Convenient doors lead from the family room to the garage and driveway. A nicely appointed powder room completes the first floor. The second floor has four bedrooms with ceiling fans, two full baths and extended upgraded millwork. The primary bedroom boasts hardwood flooring, a dressing room/closet area with antique painted vanity, stone counter and enclosed laundry center. The updated ensuite shower room boasts a tiled shower with glass doors. Three other large bedrooms feature carpet over hardwood flooring and a fully updated hall bath with dual vanity, granite counter and tub/shower finish the upper level. Looking for additional "hang" space? Don't miss the 820 sq.ft. finished lower level with 276 X 24' recreation room, exercise studio and utility room. Notable recent updates include family room addition (2012), roof (2013), partial basement remodel (2016), all three remodeled baths (2017), Andersen replacement windows (2018), gas furnace (2019), water heater (2019), new driveway (2019), and new circuit breaker panel for portable generator that covers most systems (2021). Quick bike ride or walk to elementary and middle schools, Lower Makefield recreation center with four outdoor pools, playground, picnic area, sports facilities, library and nature trail. Enjoy nearby shopping (including a brand new Wegman's!) and great eateries in quaint downtown Yardley and Newtown. Easy commuting to Philadelphia, NYC, and Princeton via I-295, PA Turnpike, Route 1 and local trains. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the quintessential Bucks County lifestyle! Check out the complete list of upgrades attached.