Description
Great beginning, and a rare opportunity! this historic circa 1860’s 3 story farmhouse can’t be matched for overall charm, utilization and value the “jos knight house” is being offered for sale for the first time in over 74 years! first impressions are key and this home doesn’t disappoint, dignified, impressive and nestled in a mature parklike setting this plaster over stone 4 bedroom home, offers wide planked random width hardwood floor boards, built-in hutches / bookcases and deep windowsills. there are vintage and nostalgic black hardware rim locks, door pulls and slide bolts, solid panel and beaded planked doors, wood moldings, seed glass, solid wood shuttered windows, thick stone walls and cast-iron dinner bell, soaring 1st floor 10’ high ceilings which are not typically found in farmhouses of this era and vintage. the sunroom offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy household and offers the warmth of a wood-burning stove and panoramic vistas of the outdoors. or dream the day away, enjoy lazy summer afternoons sipping some lemonade on the full veranda styled covered front porch offering another ideal outdoor getaway for relaxing and enjoying the home’s mature setting. for added convenience and in addition to the standard kitchen and typical to farmhouses just off the attached one car garage, there is an area that was used as a summer kitchen.
there is a full basement accessible from the house or under the covered ancillary porch updated 100 amp electric service with circuit breakers, oil hot water radiant heat with summer winter hook-up, public water and sewer. this is your unique opportunity to own a piece of history and be able to make it your own. there are endless possibilities and with a little tlc, this diamond in the rough can shine and be the home of one's dreams! nestled on approximately ½ an acre +/- & offering an outdoor oasis in a parklike scenic setting and with a secluded yard for outdoor entertainment, playtime, barbeque or just to kick-up & relax! the “jos knight house” is nearby to lansdale, doylestown & ambler’s downtown districts, shopping centers, malls, schools, major highway networks, regional rail train to philadelphia & doylestown, & the quaint villages of skippack & lederach. this home is not expected to last, so inquire now before it’s gone! one of the partners or members of the ownership is a pennsylvania licensed real estate broker associate. listing agent is related to seller.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
None AvailableCounty
MONTGOMERYStyle
Farmhouse/National Folk,Traditional,ColonialAD ID
48256414
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 4
- Master Bedroom Level: 0
- Total Bedroom (Upper): 4
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 2
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 2
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 1
- Half Baths: 1
Laundry Source
- Laundry Type : Basement
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Public
Interior Features
- 2nd Kitchen,Attic,Built-Ins,Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Country,Kitchen - Eat-In,Stain/Lead Glass,Stove - Wood,Wood Floors
- Roof : Metal,Asphalt
- Basement Description: Full,Interior Access
Roofing Information
- Metal,Asphalt
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Radiator
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Fuel: Oil
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Year Built: 1850
- Structure: Detached
- New Construction: No
- Built: 1850
- Construction Material: Stucco,Masonry,Stone
- Roof: Metal,Asphalt
- Foundation/Basement: Stone
- Architecture: Farmhouse/National Folk,Traditional,Colonial
- Pool/Private: No Pool
- Roof Type: Metal,Asphalt
Pool Information
- Pool: No Pool
Utility Features
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Water
- Water Heat: S/W Changeover
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size: 20,000
- Dimensions: 238.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk,Traditional,Colonial
- Main Square Feet: 20,000
Property Information
- SQ ft: 2,245
- SQ ft (Living Area): 2,245
- Total Lot SQ ft: 20,000
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Financing: Cash
- Appx. Lot Dimensions: 238.00 x 0.00
- Total Acreage: 0.46
- New Construction: No
- Type: Farmhouse/National Folk,Traditional,Colonial
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Listing Information
Listing Information
- Possession: 31-60 Days CD,Other
- Days Of Market: 1
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $8,565
- Tax Year: 2023
- Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Possession
- 31-60 Days CD,Other
Assessment Information
- Taxes Assessment Amount: $221,350
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Parking Information
- Garage: 1
- Garage Type: Garage - Front Entry,Inside Access
- Parking Type: Driveway,Attached Garage
Multi-Unit Information
- Acceptable Financing: Cash
- Roof: Metal,Asphalt
Homeowners Association Information
- Direction: Lansdale Ave to Knapp Rd - property on left corner of Sycamore Dr and Knapp Rd
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- Elementary School: KNAPP
- Middle OR Junior School: PENNDALE
- High School: N PENN
- School District: NORTH PENN
Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Location Information
- Direction: Lansdale Ave to Knapp Rd - property on left corner of Sycamore Dr and Knapp Rd
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 01/18/2025 @ 02:34
- MLS: PAMC2126252
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is a Home, with 4 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 2,245 sqft, 20,000 sized lot, and 1 parking. A comparable Home, has bedrooms and baths, it was built in and is located at and for sale by its owner at . This home is located in the city of LANSDALE , in zip code 19446, this MONTGOMERY County Home , it is in the NONE AVAILABLE Subdivision, are nearby neighborhoods.