Bucks County Designer House to Be Unveiled at Party Next Month

The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown will kick off its annual Bucks County Designer House & Gardens fundraiser with an Empty House Party next month.

This year’s designer house is Villa d’Braccia, located in Chalfont. The property is described as a distinctive Mediterranean-style villa that showcases “extensive” use of tile, marble and Italian charm.

The Empty House Party will be held on March 1 from 2 to 5 pm. It will be a chance to see the property before approximately 30 designers take two months to transform the buildings and gardens.

During the Empty House Party, there will be light fare, craft beer, wine and olive oil tastings, plus an extensive array of silent auction items and raffles. Guests can view the design boards and listen to designers describe their inspiration and vision for each area.

Tickets for the event are $25 before Feb. 22 and $30 at the door.

The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens is located at 745 Stump Rd., Chalfont.

The house will open for public tours on April 26. Special events are planned in May, including fashion shows, a “Meet the 2015 Design Team” event, a Community Health Fair hosted by Doylestown Hospital and a Blue Jean Bash.

The County Designer House & Gardens is the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown’s largest fundraiser to benefit Doylestown Hospital.

For more information, visit www.BucksCountyDesignerHouse.org or call 215-345-2191.