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A DISTINCTIVE CONVERTED BARN | SIX BEDROOMS | EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER | BOWMAN’S TOWER VIEWS Rich in history, architectural character, and thoughtful modern enhancements, this extraordinary converted barn offers a rare opportunity to experience a distinctive country residence in the New Hope countryside. With six bedrooms, multiple gathering spaces, and a blend of rustic authenticity and sophisticated design, the home offers a versatile lifestyle. A spectacular vantage point provides views of the iconic Bowman’s Hill Tower and the surrounding Bucks County landscape. The home’s welcoming entrance with a custom designed Paramount Wood Co. door opens to interiors that celebrate its barn heritage while embracing contemporary comfort. Wide-plank pine hardwood floors, distinctive architectural details, and inviting living spaces create warmth and character throughout. The formal living room features a fireplace and sliding doors opening to an expansive Ipe wood deck, where views toward Bowman’s Hill Tower provide a backdrop for outdoor entertaining and peaceful evenings. The beautifully designed chef’s kitchen, created with Sweetbriar Interior Design, features soapstone countertops, a substantial center island, Wolf and Subzero appliances and formal and casual dining options. Designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, the residence includes a first-floor bedroom and full bath, complemented by an additional half bath. A formal living room, library, and a family room with projector, blackout shades, and surround sound provide spaces for relaxation, recreation, and entertaining. At the far end of the home, a separate artist studio and game room enclosed behind double doors offers a setting for artistic pursuits, creative work, or a private retreat. The second floor offers a thoughtfully arranged bedroom layout. To one side are four additional bedrooms served by a full hall bath. To the other, the primary suite provides a private sanctuary with a comfortable sitting area, generous walk-in closet, expansive windows framing beautiful views, and a spacious bath featuring a steam shower. The finished lower level adds versatility, with a gym and office space featuring a separate exterior entrance. Additional basement workshop space and half bath. Significant improvements enhance the home’s comfort and functionality. Updates include a brand-new six-bedroom septic system installed in 2019, roof replacement in 2016, new windows in 2019, a new boiler in 2018, a new kitchen, new Ipe decking in 2021, Hardie board siding, air-conditioning improvements in 2023 and 2025, a new gravel driveway and front door in 2025, a four-panel security system, and refinished hardwood floors in 2026. Additional improvements include steel railings, new iron handrails, and a reverse-osmosis water system that services the kitchen. Outside, beautifully landscaped grounds, a welcoming fountain at the front of the home, and the expansive deck create an inviting setting. The property offers convenient access to the Delaware Canal towpath, the Delaware River, and the historic attractions and natural beauty of the surrounding area. Just minutes from the restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and cultural attractions of New Hope and Lambertville, this distinctive property combines country living with access to the region’s celebrated river towns. Approximately 45 miles from Philadelphia and 55 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, it offers access to major Northeast destinations. Trenton is approximately 20 miles away. 1645 Aquetong Road's converted barn residence with six-bedroom septic capacity, a first-floor bedroom, flexible living spaces, a chef’s kitchen, a creative studio, and remarkable architectural personality offers a character-rich residence that encompasses comfort and functionality. This is an opportunity to own an updated distinctive property in the heart of Bucks County.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
2.07 acresLot Size
$478Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nicole Kulp• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
GOOD TASTE, GREAT BUY. VISIT PERFECT GEM ONLY 3 MILES TO NEW HOPE & LAMBERTVILLE. POOL POSSIBLE. LOW TAXES! Stunning departure from the ordinary, this 200 year old barn is an achievement in luxurious living. The 6900 sq ft 6 bedroom home is a perfect marriage of 2 acres of land WITH LESS LAWN CARE, barn estate and architecture with original details & ultra modern touches. The living spaces within the home are dramatic, open, with over sized windows looking out to the artistically landscaped garden views. The large living room is anchored by a massive floor to ceiling stone fireplace perfect for cozy winter gatherings, the other side of same fire place is a walk in fireplace in the kitchen. There is an expansive out door deck for great entertaining with panoramic view of Bowman's Tower Wild Flower Preserve Preserve and a small horse barn. The horse barn could become a guest or pool house, owner has some drawings. The home's amenities are numerous but some highlights are the following: beautifully crafted wood & steel beams, designer lighting, sophisticated garden irrigation system with 14 computerized zones, gleaming wide plank pine floors, OLD GROWTH CEDAR ROOF Romantic landscape lighting, antique wrought iron gates, whole house soft water system & water filtration system. large parking court. garage, 2nd well and new oil tank. Main entertaining rooms with impressive high ceilings and large wall spaces are the ideal back drop for the art collector. Enjoy the oversize sunny kitchen with nearly twice the normal storage space, granite Island, gas cook top and carefully chosen appliances. The elegant main bedroom suite is truly special, very private, wonderful closet space, large spectacular bathroom with soaking tub and over sized steam shower. A private place offering picture perfect garden views. The additional nicely sized bedrooms open to an upstairs sitting room for reading and relaxing. More special features include an artist studio, main floor guest suite, gym, office, media room with expansive 10 ft viewing screen. Lastly you will enjoy a convenient neighborhood, close to town but feel the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of a very unique home/barn set back from the road. Short walk down the street to Delaware River park and miles of walking trails past historic revolutionary war sites, where Washington crossed the Delaware and his field hospital down the street at the sheep farm, Thompson Neely House. Close to 95, trains to NYC, and center city Philadelp
BRIGHT MLS #1007652266
Jul 13, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2014
Listed
$2,695,000
$391/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU149200
Sep 23, 2005
Sold
$1,555,000
$225/sq ft
Aug 19, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2005
Listed
$1,555,000
$225/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU135676
May 27, 2004
Sold
$890,000
$129/sq ft
May 25, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 23, 2004
Listed
$890,000
$129/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU403302
May 27, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 26, 2003
Listed
$849,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 2001
Sold
$776,000
$113/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001828615
Sep 9, 2001
Sold
$776,000
$113/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU338548
Aug 22, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jan 22, 1999
Listed
$825,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,692 (+4.0%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2025
$16,044 (+3.4%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2024
$15,517 (+2.6%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2023
$15,120 (+0.7%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2022
$15,018 (+2.0%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2021
$14,719 (+2.4%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2020
$14,372 (+2.2%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2019
$14,059 (+2.3%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2018
$13,747 (+4.0%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2017
$13,219 (+4.5%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2015
$12,653 (+3.5%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2014
$12,221 (+1.1%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2013
$12,085 (+2.6%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2011
$11,784 (−85.5%)
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
2010
$81,417
$16,440 + $78,360
$94,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,897
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,897
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
41-036-067-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
RB
Residential/Agricultural District
The RB, Residential/Agricultural District is designed to preserve the character of existing residential and agricultural areas of the Township. The District includes considerable undeveloped land, and valuable natural resources and features such as floodplains, steep and very steep slopes, woodland, prime agricultural soils, limestone geology, the Delaware Canal and watersheds tributary to the Delaware River. In order to maintain the character of these resources, the RB District provides meaningful: area and bulk regulations, environmental protection requirements, and opportunities to arrange lots under an open space option in accordance with Part 28.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Hope, PA • 18938
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in New Hope. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1645 Aquetong Rd
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