318 Welcome House Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944

Discreetly set back nearly 800 ft from the road behind a gated fieldstone entrance, Welcome House Farm is a rare offering blending the architectural integrity of a PA historic landmark w/ every modern luxury. Built 1791 & listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, the farm sits on 15.2 manicured acres & operates as a fully self-sufficient, off-grid-capable estate. The quintessential gentleman’s farm—meticulously restored, thoughtfully upgraded & ready for the most exacting standards of country living. THE SETTING Liftmaster-powered electrified gate framed by original Perkasie red stone columns. 800-ft meandering asphalt driveway winds past towering old-growth Red Oak, Black Walnut, Eastern White Pine & Sugar/Red/Silver Maple (many centuries old) to the main residence & barn. 50-yr-old evergreen forest of former Christmas trees creates a dense natural privacy screen. Productive orchard (planted 2015) yields Apples, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Raspberries, Elderberries & Persimmons. Nine pastures totaling 11 acres enclosed w/ perimeter fencing. There is a pond on the property too - roughly 1/4 acre. It was dredged in 2021 THE MAIN RESIDENCE Stunning exterior of pointed fieldstone, stucco & siding—predominant Perkasie red stone. Additions in 1835 & 1971 brought plumbing & electrical fully up to modern code (no knob- & -tube). Crowning feature: Tesla Solar Roof in slate style that mirrors the original shale aesthetic while generating clean power. Paired w/ 2 Tesla Powerwalls (30 kWh backup), the home supports true off-grid living & can sell surplus power to the PPL grid. 4 BR & 2.5 renovated BA w/ random-width pine floors throughout. West bedroom (1835 addition) features extraordinary boards >15" wide. Master suite has 2 walk-in closets & bath renovated 2015; 2nd full bath updated 2022; powder room 2014. Kitchen (renovated 2015) is a chef’s showpiece: reclaimed pumpkin pine floors, custom Shenandoah maple cabinetry, Space Black granite counters & Viking professional propane range/oven. 3 working fireplaces (kitchen, den, study). Buderus oil-fired boiler w/ custom hardwood-covered baseboard radiators. Attic (renovated 2021) finished w/ 8" shiplap ceilings, exposed spalted maple beams & dedicated mini-split. Verizon Fios hardwired to main house, carriage house & barn for independent Wi-Fi networks. POOL & WELLNESS 25,000-gal saltwater pool comprehensively renovated 2025 (new plumbing, plaster, tile & coping) & surrounded by David Austin roses. Hayward salt cell system, 1.5 HP pump & DE filter w/ internet-connected timers. Adjacent Jacuzzi infrared 3-person sauna steps from the water. THE CARRIAGE HOUSE Fully appointed 1 BR / 1 BA guest cottage. Fully renovated kitchen & bath, hardwood floors, built-in fireplace, custom bookcases w/ reading nook, Amish-crafted staircase & finished 2nd-story flex space. Independent systems incl. own pressure tank & electric heat pump. Below grade: mudroom w/ W/ D hookups & 2-car garage w/ Eastman-powered doors. THE STABLE Renovated 2021 to world-class standards. Metal board- & -batten siding under standing-seam roof w/ 2 cupolas & 4 dormers. Ground floor: 8 matted stalls w/ automatic waterers (custom by J & E Grille Mfg, Lancaster PA); each opens to run-in pastures on both sides. Climate-controlled tack room w/ galley kitchen & custom built-ins, hot-water wash stall & dedicated feed room. Detached hay barn holds 200+ bales. Grand 40" staircase leads to fully insulated 2,000+ SF upper level soaring to 18-ft pine ceilings, recessed lighting & 5 statement chandeliers. Custom hand-milled random-width ash floor (felled on property, finished at Quaker Hardwoods). 2 independent mini-split zones for year-round use. Regulation 150 × 200 outdoor riding ring + automatic field waterers across all 9 pastures. WORKSHOP renovated 2021: new standing-seam metal roof, 60-amp sub-panel (120V & 240V). Husky cabinetry & 2 full garage doors open space to outdoors.

Historic circa 1791 stone/frame farm house with additions added in 1837, 1976 to provide additional space and conveniences. 4 BR's, 2 1/2 baths. Large Master BR with private bath, plus three additional BR's with access to a hall bath. A very inviting farm house kitchen with center island, large dining area, walk-in FP, custom cabinets, paneled ceiling, open beams, ceramic flooring. Formal DR with pocket doors, raised paneling, crown moldings, LR with brick hearth FP, open beams. Family rm with stone fireplace, open beams, pointed stone wall, cherry cabinets. Hardwood floors, wainscoting, lovely millwork, deep windowsills, exposed stone walls, and open beams and 3 fireplaces provide the old work charm to this lovely country home. Bank barn with 2nd floor converted to a guest facility consisting of a kitchen, great room w/ stone fireplace, bedroom, full bath plus a 2 car garage/workshop on lower level. 7 stall barn with paddock, tack room, fenced pastures, loft for hay storage. Separate detached 2 car garage plus in ground pool provide the additional amenities for your convenience and enjoyment.