Built In 1743, One Of Hatboro's Oldest Homes Is For Sale

HATBORO, PA — Here's a chance to own one of the oldest properties in Hatboro.

First built in 1743 by David Marple, it was formerly known as the James Field House. It checks in at 3,166 square feet, with five bedrooms and two full and one half-bath.

It has the original-style wide-plank pine floors, built-in book cases, deep windowsills and other trademarks of its era.

There are marble fireplaces and one of its unique features, sellers say, is a "safe closet" believed to have been used as part of the Underground Railroad.

It's on the market now for $385,000.

• Address: 53 E Moreland Ave, Hatboro, Pennsylvania
• Price: $385,000
• Square Feet: 3166
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1800
• Features: Welcome to one of the oldest properties in Hatboro! If you are a history-buff, and appreciate everything the Borough of Hatboro offers, don't miss this home. Built in 1743 by David Marple, formerly known as the James Field House, this majestic home will amaze you. 9' ceilings in LR, DR and FR, marble fireplaces, pumpkin pine wide-plank original floors, built-in bookcases in dining room, 2nd and 3th floor bedrooms, deep windowsills, front and back staircases, beautifully renovated main bedroom with Restoration Hardware vanity, subway/marble accent wall tile surround, original claw-foot tub and rubbed bronze fixtures. Wrap-around porch features newer mahogany floor boards and custom copper porch lights from New Orleans. All five bedrooms are large and spacious. One bedroom features reclaimed wood as a feature wall. Another 3rd floor bedroom features an original stone wall, presumably used as a fireplace many years ago. There is also an additional room on the third floor, presently used for storage. The main bedroom has a small closet door; this was a safe closet for people brought in from the underground railroad. Kitchen has newer refrigerator and new 5-burner GE Profile stove with warming drawer. There is also a sunporch with vaulted ceiling, brick floor and an old well(please do not remove grate cover). Make your appointment today to see this wonderful home. Serious buyers only, please!

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