465 E STATE STREET Overview
- Time on Site:
- 54 days
- Visits:
- 36
Steeped in Revolutionary-era history and set on over TWO acres, The John Fell House is one of the largest parcels in Doylestown Borough. This is a rare and remarkable property featuring a fully renovated and restored farmhouse with a permitted guest house, together totaling 7 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and 5,500 square feet across both homes. Situated just moments from the heart of town, the property offers both walkable convenience and exceptional tranquility. As part of the Fell family's 18th-century holdings, this property is deeply tied to the region's colonial past—during the summer of 1778, General George Washington stayed in this very house and the Continental Army camped on the grounds as they advanced from Valley Forge. Today, the home seamlessly blends the original 18th-century heritage with refined modern living and creates a lasting link to American history. The original section of the home preserves the earliest craftmanship, featuring a dramatic living room with a 9-foot walk-in fireplace, exposed beams, restored stonework, and wide-plank floors. A thoughtful addition, executed by Jarret Vaughn, harmoniously blends old and new. The main level is designed for everyday living and entertaining and includes a custom chef's kitchen, sunlit living spaces, walk-in pantry, powder room, welcoming foyer with sweeping staircase, and a sunken living room with walls of windows overlooking the spectacular gardens and grounds. The home underwent a comprehensive renovation by Jarret Vaughn, with architecture by Period Architecture. New roof, new electrical, new plumbing, new everything - including a high-velocity central heating and cooling system with heat pumps. Smart home automation quietly controls lighting, blinds, and irrigation throughout, delivering modern ease without compromising the home's historic soul. The expanded layout includes 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a beautifully appointed primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and sumptuous bath. The third-floor bedroom provides a second en-suite, with the remaining two bedrooms sharing a beautifully designed his-and-hers bathroom. The separate guest house is fully permitted as a second residence and offers exceptional flexibility, with a full kitchen, expansive living room, 3 spacious bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms, ideal for extended family, guests, a private office, or rental income. A four-car garage with two new automatic openers offers significant covered parking and storage. Above it, a large bonus space with electricity is currently used as a gym, with the bones to finish into living space. The captivating grounds are designed by award-winning Jerry Fritz of Linden Hill and feature lush, layered gardens with multiple patios for entertaining. An exceptionally rare in-borough heated pool with all-new equipment anchors the backyard, while a 400-year-old giant sycamore stands sentinel over the front of the property. The original 18th-century springhouse has been beautifully restored with a new floor beneath its historic roof, creating a magical open-air retreat within its ancient stone walls. At the rear of the fenced grounds, a private gate provides direct access to walk into downtown Doylestown, offering effortless reach to restaurants, shops, and the train station. The John Fell House is a once-in-a-generation opportunity: documented colonial history, an iconic stone farmhouse, fully renovated for modern living, on one of the largest private parcels in the borough.
465 E STATE STREET Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 3,552
- Price/Sq.ft. $732
- Lot 2.25 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: No
- Condo/Coop Association: No
School Information
- Elementary School: LINDEN
- Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE
- High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
Listing Information
- Real Estate Owned: No
- Short Sale: No
Building Information
- Builder Name: Jarrett Vaughn Builder
- New Construction: No
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Total SQFT: 3552
- Year Built: 1725
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County: BUCKS
- County Or Parish: BUCKS
- MLS Area Major: Doylestown Boro (10108)
- Subdivision Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Parking Information
- Total Parking Spaces: 14
- Type of Parking: Detached Garage,Driveway
Rent/Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
Tax Information
- County Tax: 2738.00
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- School Tax: 13798.00
- Tax Annual Amount: $18,666.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 99760.00
- Tax Year: 2025
General Information
- Exclusions: Sconces in original living room
- Furnished: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Property Type: Residential
- School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Vacation Rental: No
- Zoning: R1
Interior
Building Information
- Building Winterized: No
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
Parking Information
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area,Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Oversized
- Garage Spaces: 4.00
- Garage: Yes
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 4
Building Exterior/Construction
- Structure Type: Detached
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3552
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Central Air: Yes
- Elevators Count: 0
- Hot Water: Electric
- Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit,Has Laundry,Main Floor,Washer In Unit
General Information
- Accessibility Features: None
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Cooling: Central A/C
- Door Features: Double Entry,French,Insulated,Storm
- Entry Level: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Flooring: Hardwood, Heated, Solid Hardwood, Stone
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Levels: 2.5
- Living Area: 3552
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
- Main Level Bedrooms: 0
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Lighted Parking
Lot Information
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, SideYard(s)
- Lot Size Acres: 2.25
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Square Feet: 98010.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Road Surface Type: Black Top,Paved
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
- Water Oriented: No
- Water View: No
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk, Federal, Traditional
- Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone, Wood Siding
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s), Brick, Patio(s)
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal, Shake
General Information
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Lawn Sprinkler, Stone Retaining Walls, Other
- Fencing: Partially
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Pool Features: Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Utilities: Cable TV Available
- Water Access: No
465 E STATE STREET Neighborhood
Community
18901 (DOYLESTOWN) Demographics
465 E STATE STREET Monthly Cost
465 E STATE STREET Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
465 E STATE STREET History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE |
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| 5/22/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT |
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| 5/6/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE |
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| 5/6/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | May 06, 2026 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | $1,575,000 -7.4% |
Stephen Darlington Listing Agent |
| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | PENDING |
Stephen Darlington Listing Agent |
| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | CLOSED |
Stephen Darlington Listing Agent |
| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | August 09, 2021 |
Stephen Darlington Listing Agent |
Contact Information: [email protected] - 2154369772