Jay Spaziano Real Estate & Lifestyle Summer 2023 by gina@jayspaziano.com

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Fall In Love With Where You Live

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Former Gristmill on 9+ Acres 3111 Burnt House Hill Road, Doylestown / $3,995,000 www.3111BurntHouseHillRoad.com

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Jay Spaziano Real Estate & Lifestyle Magazine Dear Readers, I hope that you have picked apples, baked your pies and are stocking up on wrapping paper. I’ve spent my career being intrigued by the emotional component of home buying and it never ceases to amaze me. I've witnessed people fall in love with certain elements of a property like the privacy, the floor plan, the natural light, the location and that was it. They didn’t need everything wrapped up in a bow and could think beyond the present. I know for my own home that it was the good energy I felt walking the land that compelled me to make the move. Recently I’ve had the privilege of both walking through and driving by several properties where the heart overtook the brain in the decision making and the results are unbelievable. The investments were significant but not necessarily financially driven. People invested in themselves, their families and what truly brings them joy every day. It’s great to see and makes sense. Why not start each day feeling a sense of warmth, security, or happiness? Think about some positive words associated with home: homecoming, homestretch, homeostasis, homerun (a little nod to our Phillies). Whatever you associate with the comforts of home, I truly wish you experience this holiday season. Hope you enjoy!

Gina Spaziano

Gina & Jay Spaziano

Jay Spaziano Real Estate 1113 General Washington Memorial Blvd. Washington Crossing, PA 18977 (215) 860-2800 gina@jayspaziano.com jayspaziano.com

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Spacious All Brick Beauty in Sycamore Farm 7 Spring Oak Drive, Newtown / $1,295,000 www.7SpringOakDrive.com

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Thoughtfully Updated Antique Farmhouse in Prime Location 1780 Langhorne Yardley Road, Langhorne / $899,500 www.1780LanghorneYardleyRoad.com

Private 53 Acre Country Estate c. 1753 with History and Charm 2950 Windy Bush Road, Upper Makefield Twp / $5,450,000 www.2950WindyBushRoad.com

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Build Your Dream Home 2363 Aquetong Road, New Hope / $2,495,000 www.2363AquetongRoad.com

Stately Brick Georgian Colonial on 10+ Acres with Pool 4 Woodland Road, Upper Makefield Twp / $2,695,000 www.4WoodlandRoad.com

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First Impressions

YOUR FRONT DOOR is so much more than just

an entry point to your home. It is the first thing friends and family see when they arrive. They are usually seen when driving or walking by. A front door should not only complement the interior and exterior of your home, but it is also a reflection of your personality and style. The color of a door has a profound impact on the way your home looks. With so many choices from warm rich wood stains to colorful painted doors, there is something for everyone. A popular trend is to paint the front door a vivid color that pops, however, the classics never go out of style.

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If you are thinking about updating your front door with new paint, be sure to consider ‘how do you use your front door?’ Do you leave it open or closed? If you leave it open, consider how the color looks with the interior of the house. If you keep it closed, then it’s not much of an issue. Also, consider the direction your house faces. Do you get full sun? If so, a dark paint color may get very hot to touch. You may want to consider a light to medium color. Painting your front door is a relatively low-cost update and a quick way to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Since we now know front door color choices reflect your personality and style, did you know that in certain cultures they have meaning? • Red is the most popular front door color. It’s stylish and classic but also bright and welcoming. •B lack is sophisticated, elegant, and timeless. It’s also the easiest to keep clean! • Green traditionally represents wealth, health, and safety but green is also a warm color, so it also represents peace and harmony too. • White means purity, tradition, and freshness. It can also represent that you are neat and organized. •B rown reflects warmth and stability. In some cultures, it can be an indication of privacy. •Y ellow means you are fun-loving and curious. It also signifies happiness, warmth, and reliability. • Orange will appeal to those with an appreciation for modern design. It also indicates that you are warm, playful, and full of energy. •B lue translates to cool, peaceful, and calm depending on the shade – the lighter the blue, the more relaxed; the darker the blue indicates power and stability. Your front door is the focal point for your home’s exterior color palette. It’s also the last thing someone sees when leaving your home. ●

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Fun Fact: In early American history, a red front door indicated to travelers that they were welcome to spend the night.

The Abraham Harvey House, circa 1750 with its red door.

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Restored Colonial Farmhouse Situated on 12 Private Acres 1661 Durham Road, New Hope / $2,995,000 www.1661DurhamRoad.com

30 Acre Secret Treasure with Farmhouse and Outbuildings 62 Thompson Mill Road, Newtown / $3,500,000 www.62ThompsonMillRoad.com

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Custom Built in an Upscale Enclave 35 Belamour Drive, Washington Crossing / $2,195,000 www.35BelamourDrive.com

Recently Refreshed Bowmans Tower Gem 20 Brooks Bend Drive, Upper Makefield Twp / $1,595,000 www.20BrooksBendDrive.com

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Custom Estate on 2+ Acres with Peaceful Pond Views 3050 Aquetong Road, New Hope / $1,995,000 www.3050AquetongRoad.com

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MY 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER AND I had a girl’s night and decided to

make these super cute owl cupcakes. How difficult could it be? Recipes always come with beautiful photos of the end result, so we decided to get real and capture what it looks like after novice bakers give it a shot. The outcome… Well they taste good and look cute but I’m certainly not quitting my day job. I will say we had A LOT of fun and that is really what counts! ●

Easy Owl Cupcakes INGREDIENTS

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• 12 cupcakes

• Frost all cupcakes.

• 1 1/2 cup frosting

• S plit Oreos and use the cream side as "eyes" and place on to frosted cupcakes. Break the non-cream side Oreos in half to make "eyelids/eyebrows."

• 40 Oreos, golden or chocolate • 20 orange M&M's or Reese's Pieces for "beaks"

• P lace brown candies (Junior Mints, M&M's, Milk Duds... whatever you have) onto the cream side Oreos to make "pupils" and place the orange candy in to the frosting to make the owl's "beak.” Enjoy!

Pre-made, already frosted cupcakes work too if you are in a rush.

Recipe courtesy of https://www.yourcupofcake.com/easy-oreo-owl-cupcakes/

• 40 Junior Mints, brown M&M's or Milk Duds for "eyes"

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Next Level All Stone Ranch 26 Red Fox Drive New Hope / $1,550,000 www.26RedFoxDrive.com

Open Plan with Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen 41 Bowmans Drive, Upper Makefield Twp / $1,595,000 www.41BowmansDrive.com

Bright End Unit Carriage Home in Traditions 15 Beidler Drive, Washington Crossing / $724,500 www.15BeidlerDrive.com

Historic Farmhouse with Stone Barn on Over 3 Acres 122 Walker Road, Washington Crossing / $1,399,000 www.122WalkerRoad.com

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Distinguished Brick Front Estate on 3+ Acres with Pool & Pond 4 Pine Heritage Drive, Upper Makefield Twp / $1,495,000 www.4PineHeritageDrive.com

Fantastic Single Floor Living on 7 Acres 1077 Taylorsville Road, Washington Crossing / $949,999 www.1077TaylorsvilleRoad.com

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Move-In Ready With Wonderful Details 3 London Court, Newtown / $1,295,000 www.3LondonCourt.com

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Exceptional Home on 2+ Acres in Longmeadow 3 Casey Court, Upper Makefield Twp / $1,595,000 www.3CaseyCourt.com

Unique and Historic Opportunity in the Heart of New Hope 4 W Mechanic Street, New Hope Boro / $997,000 www.4WMechanicStreet.com

Family Compound to Include Single Home, Guest House, Shed and Barn 124 Worthington Mill Road, Richboro / $849,500 www.124WorthingtonMillRoad.com

Open Plan in Fantastic Community 1465 Fox Hollow Drive, Yardley / $924,900 www.1465FoxHollowDrive.com

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4 Sprucefield Court

Situated in an exclusive enclave of only 7 custom homes with lush, mature landscaping is this elegant Ferman Lex masterpiece.

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The upper level boasts 4 sizeable bedrooms, one en-suite, and over 1,000 square feet of additional living space including a kitchenette, living area and full bath with its own private outdoor entrance allowing for wonderful flexibility. As the largest home in the community, this refreshed and sophisticated estate offers beautiful architectural details and wonderful space for the discerning buyer. The stage is set with the expansive covered front porch with charming brick floor reminiscent of a southern veranda. A gracious, open plan highlighting a gorgeous, updated gourmet kitchen with white cabinets and contrasting island, sleek butler’s pantry and bright breakfast area leading into the 2 story great room with a beautiful Palladian window. The spacious main floor bedroom suite includes doors out to the expansive brick and flagstone patios. The updated main bath features a freestanding tub, separate vanities with Quartz counters and huge walk-in closet with professional organizers. The upper level boasts 4 sizeable bedrooms, one en-suite, and over 1,000 square feet of additional living space including a kitchenette, living area and full bath with its own private outdoor entrance allowing for wonderful flexibility. The lower level is finished to include a bar, billiards area, gym, full bath and an exceptional theater room. Additional amenities include a newer roof, a whole house generator, solid wood doors, third floor attic perfect for storage, a private outdoor hot tub area and a firepit. The 1.5 acre lot offers privacy and versatility all within a quaint community setting in the award-winning New Hope – Solebury School District. ●

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Interested in this home? Contact us today to schedule a showing. GINA SPAZIANO gina@jayspaziano.com (215) 860-2800

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THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON,

take a tour of historic Fonthill Castle showcasing Henry Mercer’s home dressed in its holiday best, with exquisitely decorated trees, Victorian decorations, and seasonal greenery all while sharing the history of Mercer and the construction of this unbelievable property. This enchanting tour will take you through the castle’s 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, and 200 windows of varying shapes and sizes. The interior walls, floors and ceilings are elaborately adorned with an incredible array of Mer-

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Celebrate the Season

cer's original handcrafted tiles. The decorated trees on view are themed to express the varied interests of Henry Mercer and change each year. In the past, some themes included: an Asian-inspired tree in the Central Hallway situated near the Ming Dynasty tiles that Mercer collected; a Williamsburg fruit tree in the Saloon, to express Mercer’s love of nature; and a Rollo the Dog tree, in honor of Mercer’s favorite pet. What a spectacular sight to see! Three different tour options are

offered this year: guided, non-guided (meander at your own pace) and guided evening tours. Tours begin on November 18, 2023. Fonthill Castle is closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day), Monday, December 25, 2023 (Christmas Day), and Monday, January 1, 2024 (New Year’s Day). Advanced tickets are highly recommended, as their holiday events typically sell out every year. See https://www.mercermuseum.org/ holidays/ for additional information and to purchase tickets. ●

Fonthill Castle 525 E. Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901 215.348.9461 @MercerandFonthill @mercerandfonthill

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Move-In Ready, Completely Reimagined 7 Berkley Drive, Yardley / $873,900 www.7BerkleyDrive.com

Custom Built on 4.3 Acres 110 Autumn Trace Drive, New Hope / $1,999,000 www.110AutumnTraceDrive.com

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Historic Relic with Classic Bucks County Charm 3615 Indian Springs Road, Doylestown / $1,195,000 www.3615IndianSpringsRoad.com

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Art and History Converge at the James A. Michener House 84 Red Hill Road, Pipersville / $1,295,000 www.84RedHillRoad.com

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Walking Distance to Shopping and Dining 54 Eagle Road, Newtown / $499,900 www.54EagleRoad.com

Exemplary Country Living on 3+ Acres 6559 Upper York Road, New Hope / $1,684,000 www.6559UpperYorkRoad.com

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A Place to Feed Your Mind, Body, and Soul

DHARMA BUMS is a cozy space with a nod to the past, a simpler time,

when people gathered to listen to music and read poetry over good food and drink. Their special spot rests on the bank of the Delaware River Canal, just a short walk from the Tohickon Creek Valley and High Rocks Vista. Located in a 19th century building that has a storied past as a hotel, a gathering place for the Black Cat Motorcycle Club, and even the watering hole for revolutionary patron Abbie Hoffman, whose famed Dump the Pump meetings took place within these very walls. Their inventive all-vegetarian food offerings combine the comforts of a neighborhood bar with the spice and influence of Far Eastern cuisine. This yin and yang approach produces an incredible array of inventive, yet approachable dishes and are only enhanced by craft beers, top wines, and exotic cocktails. Expand your mind and body at one of their psychedelic jams, yoga classes or craft workshops. Their curated events aim to celebrate life and pull your collective creative spirits. ●

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Dharma Bums 4935 River Road New Hope, PA 18938 info@dbums.com 215-66-dbums (32867) @DharmaBumsNewHope @dharmabumsnewhope

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Dogs on a Mission

ALPHA BRAVO CANINE™, founded as a non-profit

and monthly training sessions, veterinary visits in 501(c)3 organization by a military wife who wanted addition to monthly field trips. There is no cost to to give back to the veteran community of the Greater puppy raisers for food, medical or supplies. The Philadelphia area, donates service dogs to US veterans puppy raisers only requirement is training and Alpha suffering from debilBravo Canine™ will itating medical and take care of the rest! psychological probAll mandatory trainlems as a result of their ing is done in Bucks To find out more, volunteer, active combat duty. County. Applications Their mission is to to be a puppy raiser or donate go to: raise, train, and donate can be found on their alphabravocanine.org trained service dogs to website. (267) 992-1589 United States military Through the servicedogs@alphabravocanine.org veterans, and that is combination of dog PO Box 16030, Philadelphia PA, 19114 what they have been training and working doing free of charge with veterans with @AlphaBravoCanine since their inception. post-deployment @AlphaBravoCanine Working with disabilities, Alpha a local breeder in Bravo Canine™ addition to the volunworks with veterans teer puppy raisers' families, dogs are in the training to lead a productive and independent life with the program for up to 2 years until they are placed with aid of a service dog. Alpha Bravo Canine™ believes a qualified, disabled veteran. Certified puppy raisin helping these brave warriors, who fought for our ers, who are all volunteers, must commit to weekly country’s freedom, by giving back to them. ●

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Life on the Hill

ONCE AGAIN, one of our listings is the inspiration

for our History Around the Corner feature! 84 Red Hill Road, located in Pipersville, PA was owned by James A. Michener, a famous American writer who authored more than 40 novels. His works were mostly fiction that followed generations of families through historical events. He was born in 1907 and grew up in Doylestown after having been adopted by Mabel Michener, a Quaker widow who supported herself by taking in foster children, washing, and sewing. With an insatiable curiosity, he began hitchhiking at age 12 and by the time he was 20, he had visited almost every state. Michener attended Doylestown High School and then went on to attend Swarthmore College as a scholarship student, majoring in English and History and graduating with the highest honors. While at Swarthmore, he performed various jobs and acted in plays. At night, he worked at Swarthmore's Strath Haven Inn as a watchman

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and switchboard operator. He spent summers working at a Philadelphia amusement park where he “saw carnival chicanery of all kinds.” After graduating from Swarthmore, he was awarded a scholarship for a study abroad program and enrolled at St. Andrews University, Scotland. While abroad he worked on cargo ships in the Mediterranean and earned British merchant marine status. After two years away, his roots brought him back to Bucks County where he taught at the George School. He went on to teach at other universities and worked as an editor for a textbook company. At the age of 35, Michener decided to join the US Navy at the start of World War II; his travels leading to the source of inspiration for many great works like Tales of the South Pacific and Hawaii. His combined experience and academic history gave him the rank of Lieutenant and role of Naval Historian. In his autobiography he explained that “fake” orders were

issued by a fellow officer, giving him the ability to travel anywhere in the South Pacific on “tours of inspection” further satisfying his wanderlust. At the age of 40 Michener completed his first novel, Tales of the South Pacific, which became a Pulitzer Prize winner. In 1949, Rodgers and Hammerstein adapted Michener’s book into the blockbuster Broadway musical South Pacific. Michener's share of the royalties from South Pacific now allowed him to write full time and pay for his house in Pipersville. He referred to his time spent in Pipersville as “life on the hill” where he rode his jeep, walked his dogs (on a path that still exists on the property!), planted trees to give away at Christmas, and participate in community events such as the art festival where he dressed as “Mich the Witch” and read fortunes. James Michener was married three times, the last for 39 years to Mari Yoriko Sabusawa, a second-generation Japanese American, who died in 1994. He also devoted much of his time to public service. Michener gave away more than $100 million to museums, schools, libraries, and other institutions, including the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown. He was even awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From 1979 to 1983, he was a member of the Advisory Council to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), an experience that solidified his interest in the field, hence his novel Space published in 1982. He held other positions such as cultural ambassador to various countries and was a member of the advisory committee of the U.S. Postal Service and the International Broadcasting Board. He died in 1997 after carefully giving his fortune away. "The decent thing to do," he would say, "was get rid of some of this money." Michener pledged $5.5 million to The James A. Michener Art Museum, which opened in 1988. The museum, which was constructed from the remains of an old prison, houses permanent exhibits for the

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Another Bucks County Resident – Oscar Hammerstein resided in Doylestown at Highland Farm. Currently, there are plans to establish a museum and education center devoted to Broadway history at this site.

James A. Michener display room and the Nakashima Reading Room, constructed in honor of his third wife's Japanese heritage. On display there are his desk, chair, typewriter, dictionary from the Pipersville home used when preparing some of his novels, including Sayonara, The Floating World, Caravans, and Sports in America. Other objects included in the display are the “Mich the Witch” fortune telling cards and his Doylestown High School shirt. ● J AY S PA Z I A N O . C O M

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