Property Description
Discreetly set back nearly 800 ft from the road behind a gated fieldstone entrance, Welcome House Farm is a rare offering blending the architectural integrity of a PA historic landmark with every modern luxury. Built in 1791 and listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, the farm sits on 15.2 manicured acres and operates as a fully self-sufficient, off-grid-capable estate. The quintessential gentleman’s farm — meticulously restored, thoughtfully upgraded and ready for the most exacting standards of country living.
THE SETTING
Liftmaster-powered electrified gate framed by original Perkasie red stone columns. An 800-ft meandering asphalt driveway winds past towering old-growth Red Oak, Black Walnut, Eastern White Pine and Sugar/Red/Silver Maple (many centuries old) to the main residence and barn. A 50-year-old evergreen forest of former Christmas trees creates a dense natural privacy screen. Productive orchard (planted 2015) yields apples, pears, peaches, cherries, apricots, raspberries, elderberries and persimmons. Nine pastures totaling 11 acres enclosed with perimeter fencing. There is a pond on the property, roughly 1/4 acre; it was dredged in 2021.
THE MAIN RESIDENCE
Stunning exterior of pointed fieldstone, stucco and siding—predominant Perkasie red stone. Additions in 1835 and 1971 brought plumbing and electrical fully up to modern code (no knob-and-tube). Crowning feature: Tesla Solar Roof in slate style that mirrors the original shale aesthetic while generating clean power. Paired with two Tesla Powerwalls (30 kWh backup), the home supports true off-grid living and can sell surplus power to the PPL grid. Four bedrooms and 2.5 renovated bathrooms with random-width pine floors throughout. West bedroom (1835 addition) features extraordinary boards over 15 inches wide. Master suite has two walk-in closets and bath renovated 2015; second full bath updated 2022; powder room 2014. Kitchen (renovated 2015) is a chef’s showpiece: reclaimed pumpkin pine floors, custom Shenandoah maple cabinetry, Space Black granite counters and Viking professional propane range/oven. Three working fireplaces (kitchen, den, study). Buderus oil-fired boiler with custom hardwood-covered baseboard radiators. Attic (renovated 2021) finished with 8-inch shiplap ceilings, exposed spalted maple beams and dedicated mini-split. Verizon Fios hardwired to main house, carriage house and barn for independent Wi-Fi networks.
POOL & WELLNESS
25,000-gallon saltwater pool comprehensively renovated 2025 (new plumbing, plaster, tile and coping) and surrounded by David Austin roses. Hayward salt cell system, 1.5 HP pump and DE filter with internet-connected timers. Adjacent Jacuzzi infrared 3-person sauna steps from the water.
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE
Fully appointed 1 BR / 1 BA guest cottage. Fully renovated kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, built-in fireplace, custom bookcases with reading nook, Amish-crafted staircase and finished second-story flex space. Independent systems include own pressure tank and electric heat pump. Below grade: mudroom with W/D hookups and 2-car garage with Eastman-powered doors.
THE STABLE
Renovated 2021 to world-class standards. Metal board-and-batten siding under standing-seam roof with two cupolas and four dormers. Ground floor: eight matted stalls with automatic waterers; each opens to run-in pastures on both sides. Climate-controlled tack room complete with restroom, galley kitchen and custom built-ins, hot-water wash stall and dedicated feed room. Detached hay barn holds 200+ bales. Grand 40-inch staircase leads to fully insulated 2,000+ SF upper level soaring to 18-foot pine ceilings, recessed lighting and five statement chandeliers. Custom hand-milled random-width ash floor (felled on property, finished at Quaker Hardwoods). Two independent mini-split zones for year-round use. Regulation 150 × 200 outdoor riding ring and automatic field waterers across all nine pastures.
WORKSHOP
Renovated 2021: new standing-seam metal roof, 60-amp sub-panel (120V and 240V). Husky cabinetry and two full garage doors open space to outdoors.
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