968 Highland Rd, NEWTOWN
MLS® # PABU2086674
Nestled on a private 3.8+ acre property in coveted Upper Makefield Township, this beautifully maintained stone-fronted home offers a harmonious blend of traditional charm and modern convenience. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.1 baths, this comfortable home features a flexible floor plan, ideal for multigenerational living. It offers a first-floor bedroom suite, showcasing a handsome full bath with a stacked stone and river rock roll-in shower, vaulted ceiling, and French doors opening to an Ipe hardwood rear deck, pergola, and access to the inviting inground pool. A home office with fireplace is nearby and can create an entire in-law or guest suite if needed. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main rooms of the expansive interior, which has been freshly painted with a soft color palette. The entrance foyer with turned staircase has charming easy-care slate floors and is the segue to all living spaces. A spacious living/dining room with fireplace is now solely being enjoyed as a gorgeous dining room, with built-in cabinetry and shelving, wainscotting and lighted cove molding. The core of the home is centered around a grand two story-great room with stone fireplace and wall of windows, with access to the outside deck and pool, and open to the gourmet kitchen. The great room can handle large gatherings and enjoys a handy serving bar direct from the kitchen for easy entertaining. The well-designed kitchen with wood cabinetry has granite countertops, a center island with bar sink, and stainless appliances, including a 5-burner Wolf induction range, additional wall oven, built-in microwave oven, Thermador dishwasher, and Subzero refrigerator/freezer with icemaker. A bright and sunny breakfast area allows for casual meals. Upstairs, there are 4 spacious bedrooms, (two en-suite and two sharing a hallway bath) allowing for completely separate living spaces and a second main bedroom suite. Thoughtfully designed with practicality in mind, the home offers front and rear staircases, two laundry areas (one on each floor) a whole house back-up generator, whole house fan, newer clad windows, newer dimensional shingle roof, zoned heat and high velocity air conditioning, a walk-up attic, and walk-out basement at grade level. Outdoors, while relaxing on the rear deck or by the pool, enjoy a meticulously maintained and private yard with partial deer fencing, scenic views of Jericho Mountain, and a serene setting. There is even an ornamental gold fish pond! Recently updated with a new front door, interior and exterior paint, modernized lighting fixtures, and more, this pristine home is located in the highly regarded Council Rock School District, with convenient access to I-95, Princeton, shopping and major airports. This happy home can be yours to enjoy in all seasons!
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk, Traditional
Additional Stairway, Attic, Attic/House Fan, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Stain/Lead Glass, Store/Office, Walk-in Closet(s), Shades/Blinds, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Chair Railing, Crown Molding, Entry Lvl BR, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Trees/Woods, Valley
Floor Plan-Open, Floor Plan-Traditional
Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer-front loading, Extra Refrg/Frz, Microwave, Oven-Self Cleaning, Oven-Wall, Oven/Range-Electric, Range hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer-front loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
Central A/C, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan, Zoned
Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
Brick, Double Sided, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen, Stone
Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls, Deck(s), Porch(es), Roof Deck, Terrace, Woven Wire Fence, Wood Fence, Concrete, Pool (In-Ground)
Backs to Trees, Cleared, Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Level, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Casement, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Vinyl Clad
Architectural Shingle, Asphalt, Pitched, Shingle
Active Radon Mitigation, Block, Crawl Space
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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Listing information last updated on March 9th, 2025 at 6:45am EDT.