2885 Mill Rd

Doylestown, PA 18902

$1,350,000
Price
4
Beds
4,381 Sq. Ft.
$308 / Sq. Ft.
4,381
Sq. Ft.
$308
per Sq. Ft.
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1805 Converted Bank Barn
The Watson Creek
Meandering pathway to the stream
Welcome to Forebay
Historic charm awaits
Four original barn/bay doors celebrate yesteryear
Outdoor living
Hot tub and sunning, no need to leave home
Outdoor dining
The Watson Creek runs through it
Fishing from your back yard
Light filled living room
Expansive spaces for comfortable living
Formal dining room for entertaining
Well appointed kitchen with Mercer Tile flooring
Modern amenities with country charm
Open and relaxing sunroom
Sunroom adjoins the kitchen - coffee with a view
Screen porch for added living space
Primary bedroom with Chestnut beams
Soaring ceiling with skylight
Your retreat awaits
Luxurious setting with radiant heat floors
Dressing room flanked by two walk-in closets
Exposed stone walls add warmth
This bedroom has built-ins and a walk-in closet
Closets abound
Bedroom with charming shutter details
Remodeled bathroom retains country character
Library leads to a tucked away office
Studio has great natural light
Entertain outdoors from the Summer Kitchen
Well appointed, perfect for catered events
Basement walk-out level w/re-pointed stone walls
Porches, patios and balconies. Enjoy the outdoors
First Floor
Second Floor
Thrid Floor
Ten Woodland Acres

Description

Set within the rolling countryside of Bucks County, Forebay is a one-of-a-kind architectural residence where history, design, and nature come together in a setting that feels wonderfully removed from everyday life—yet remains within easy reach of New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the Main Line. Surrounded by more than 10 private acres in Buckingham Township's Spring Valley Historic District, the property traces its origins to an early nineteenth-century Pennsylvania bank barn overlooking Watson...Set within the rolling countryside of Bucks County, Forebay is a one-of-a-kind architectural residence where history, design, and nature come together in a setting that feels wonderfully removed from everyday life—yet remains within easy reach of New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the Main Line. Surrounded by more than 10 private acres in Buckingham Township's Spring Valley Historic District, the property traces its origins to an early nineteenth-century Pennsylvania bank barn overlooking Watson Creek. Thoughtfully transformed into a remarkable residence, it honors its heritage while embracing the relaxed luxury and effortless indoor-outdoor living today's buyers seek. From the moment you enter, soaring ceilings, hand-hewn chestnut beams, exposed stone walls, skylights, and walls of glass create interiors that are both dramatic and inviting. Every room feels connected to the surrounding landscape, where woodland views, mature trees, and curated gardens become part of daily life. Designed for gathering as naturally as it is for quiet retreat, the home offers more than 4,000 square feet of flexible living space. Whether hosting weekend guests, working remotely, celebrating holidays with extended family, or simply enjoying a peaceful evening at home, the floor plan adapts beautifully to the way people live today. The kitchen flows effortlessly to the sunroom, screened porch, covered patio, summer kitchen, and outdoor entertaining spaces, making every season an invitation to live outdoors. The experience continues beyond the home. Wander garden paths to Watson Creek, unwind in the hot tub beneath the stars, or enjoy dinner with friends surrounded by restored stone walls and thoughtfully designed landscape lighting. It is a property that encourages slowing down, reconnecting, and entertaining without effort. While the architecture reflects another era, the infrastructure is designed for modern comfort. A whole-house generator, updated electrical, replacement windows and doors, water treatment systems, heated workshop, and comprehensive security monitoring provide confidence for both full-time and seasonal living. Beyond the gates lies one of the Northeast's most desirable destinations. Minutes from New Hope, Lambertville, Doylestown, and Newtown, you'll enjoy nationally recognized restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, wineries, farmers markets, preserved parkland, and miles of scenic roads that have made Bucks County a destination for generations. Conveniently located approximately one hour from Center City Philadelphia, 90 minutes from Manhattan, and easily accessible from Princeton and central New Jersey, Forebay offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Bucks County lifestyle without compromise. This is more than a historic home. It is a place to gather, to recharge, and to create memories in one of Pennsylvania's most treasured landscapes.

Property Details for 2885 Mill Road

Tax ID Number
06-010-152
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Converted Barn
Levels/Stories
3.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2026 01:04 PM

Property Details for 2885 Mill Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #PABU2116514
Days on Market111
Taxes$11,806 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1805
Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
CountyBucks County
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Building Information for 2885 Mill Road

Stories-Year Built1805Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

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Property Information for 2885 Mill Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District County ID: 300200397327
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BUCKINGHAM (BUCKS PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOLICONG (BUCKS PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST (BUCKS PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Buckingham Twp (10106)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: Watson Creek
  • Water Body Type: Creek
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $69,240
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $48,000
  • City Town Tax: $328
  • Land Assessed Value: $21,240
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1051
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 152
  • School Tax: $9,577
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 32.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,381.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 4,381.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8050/1854/3774/805018543774_512_384_WM_P0hbYfSpHJHobqHS.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Improved, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
  • Parcel ID: 43104
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 2885 Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PABU2116514

—
Jul 13, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABU2116514

$1,350,000—
Jun 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABU2116514

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PABU2116514

—
07/13/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABU2116514

$1,350,000
06/22/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABU2116514

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Public Records for 2885 Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand$21,240Additions$48,000Total$69,240
Tax Record2025$11,807 ($984 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,014 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1752Year Renovated1752ZoningR1CountyBUCKSAPN06-010-152

Schools near 2885 Mill Road

This home is within Central Bucks School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Buckingham El School
Public - K to 6
Holicong Middle School
Public - 7 to 9
Central Bucks High School-East
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Buckingham El School
PublicK to 6

Holicong Middle School
Public7 to 9

Central Bucks High School-East
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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