261 MAPLE AVE Doylestown, PA 18901 New
UPDATED: 09/12/2026 04:08 AM ON MARKET: 2 days on market
$3,150,000
4 Beds3 Baths3,544 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,544 sqft
Price per Sqft $888
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PABU2120608
Style Other
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,544
Year Built 1895
Available Date 2026-09-12
Annual Tax Amount $12,397
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 0.574 Acres
Acres 0.57
Lot Dimensions 100.00 x 250.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Quietly elegant, strong in character but with a simpatico for all its strikingly beautiful elements, this American Queen Anne style home is singularly, one of Doylestown borough's finest residences. Inherent architectural qualities are faithful and true in their character & traditional period details. Winner of the Stewardship Award, this marvelous property enjoys a coveted location, environment and rests on a splendid, rare half-acre in a fine neighborhood & surroundings. Built at a time of outstanding craftsmanship, pride in workmanship and a sense of balance to its unique refinements, which are rare today & easily savored. Beautifully accented stone & brick trimmings, tall chimneys, slate, copper roofs & intricate woodwork make this “a house like no other!” With respect for the past, maintaining & making improvements that go well beyond exceptional, it's plain to see the benefits of commitment given to this “Grand Dame”. Much consideration and thought were made in its restoration and improvements. 10-foot ceilings, finely crafted woodwork, crown moldings, uncommon multipaned windows throughout + 4 finely accented fireplaces are only a few credits added to its personality. Exceptional pine floors, understated use of marble, stone, custom English lighting & plumbing fixtures & exquisite wall coverings contribute to understated aesthetics. Your first encounter is an inviting covered front porch. Fabricated with exceptional artistry, a solid mahogany door flanked by period gaslights is a portal opening to the foyer & stunning staircase enhanced by its striking newel post. Your eye is quickly drawn to a finely detailed pastel-leaded glass window and original panel doors throughout. The living room & banquet sized dining room with large bay window, oversized raised panel pocket doors add to the elegance. Bright & sunny, the adjacent breakfast area with built-in pantry is perfect for informal, relaxed dining. The kitchen with large center island has a definite European vibe with tall wrap around cabinetry complemented by arched glass pediments to display your pottery & memorabilia. Counters & backsplash are classic Correra marble. Appliances include Stainless Wolf Professional, Sub-Zero, and Asko. An adjacent family room with wrap around windows, exposed brick wall & heated honed stone floor includes a large French door looking on to a private side & rear yard oasis! The second floor provides an extraordinary suite of rooms, which includes a primary bedroom with a mantled fireplace, a sizeable walk-in closet with custom built-in storage. Indulge in the spectacular & luxurious marble bath offering a soaking tub, oversized shower & double vanity. An adjacent room with fireplace & built-in bookcase provides a potential additional bedroom. Convenient laundry room completes this floor. The third floor offers 3 spacious bedrooms with abundance of windows, a skylit sitting room, and a sensational bath. Detached guest suite/studio with full bath above the oversized 2 car garage enjoys same quality characteristics of the main residence. Inviting walkways, exceptional cut stone & brick serpentine walls, finely detailed artisan fencing surround & shelter the heated in-ground pool & spa. A whimsical gothic style children's playhouse, gazebo, croquet court adds to the charm & mystique of this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind property. Neatly surrounded by mature trees, well planned professional landscaping, and perennial gardens to appreciate the ever-changing seasons. Enjoy the value of state-of-the-art wiring, plumbing, high efficiency zone heating and air conditioning. Natural gas for heating, pool, and generator. This spectacular home is located in fabulous Doylestown borough, an architectural feast with a myriad of striking 18th & 19th & early 20th century homes. Outstanding museums, a very active arts community, parks, restaurants & convenient shopping add to quality of life, making this one of America's finest small towns!
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