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Check Out This $2.5 Million Manor, Estate In Bensalem

First built in 1857, it's a manor home on Chestnut Wood Lane, along with an 8-acre property that, in all, includes five buildings.

BENSALEM, PA — There's a truly rare property that's just hit the market in Bensalem.

First built in 1857, it's a manor home on Chestnut Wood Lane, along with an 8-acre property that, in all, includes five buildings.

The manor house has six bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths. There's also a three-bedroom river house, a carriage house, a cottage and a barn. The whole property offers views of the Delaware River in Andalusia and, according to its sellers, feels words away from the hustle and bustle.

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Sitting on a private lane, the manor home is Victorian, featuring hand-crafted moldings and millwork, over 12-foot ceilings, a study, a butler's pantry and multiple fireplaces.

Sellers call it an investment property. We'd just love to be rich enough to buy it as a luxury compound.

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It's on the market now for $2,495,000.

  • Address: 325 Chestnutwood Ln, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
  • Price: $2,495,000
  • Square Feet: 9280
  • Bedrooms: 18
  • Bathrooms: 11 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1857
  • Features: Wonderful investment opportunity! Almost 8 acre estate with 5 buildings including: a grand Manor Home with 6 bedrooms/ 4.5 Baths, River House with 3 bedrooms/ 2 baths, Carriage House consisting of four 2 bedroom/ 1 bath apartments, Cottage with 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, 2 level Barn. Spectacular views of the Delaware River in Andalusia generating $100, 000 per year in rental income. Feel worlds away perched atop of the Delaware River, this estate is truly magnificent offering old world charm and privacy in a convenient setting. Located down a private lane and less than 25 minutes to downtown Philadelphia, the serene setting is sure to impress. The main house is exemplary of Victorian opulence and style, grand and accentuated by a gorgeous and expansive front porch. Offering amazing space, this home has wonderful storage and flexible space to be utilized in numerous ways. Handcrafted moldings, millwork, over 12~ ceiling heights, cozy Study with mercer tile surround, fabulous Butler~s Pantry and phenomenal fireplaces and outdoor space make this a truly unique gem. Fishing and boating for the outdoor enthusiast, riparian rights. Located in Zone A-an area determined to be outside the 100-500-year floodplain. Timeless property that is ready to be rediscovered!

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