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Have you ever seen the movie, Gone With The Wind, starring Clarke Gable or Somewhere In Time, starring Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour ? Well if you have then you will feel like you have gone back in time at the very grande and majestic Georgian estate known as, Waterview. Did you ever envision living on the beautiful and picturesque Delaware River watching the sunrises and sunsets? Imagine viewing sail boats and cargo ships cascading up the waterway and living in a home from 1848 with historical significance where President George Washington was known to have crossed the Delaware in this area and wherein the historical Dunks Ferry Memorial sits upon the Neshaminy State Park directly across the river from Waterview. If you ever dreamed of living in awe and splendor like this then this is your dream home ! Additionally some perfect adjectives that best describe Waterview are unique, stately, grandiose, impressive and luxe. When you enter the dual 10 foot hand carved wooden front doors with ornate patina hinges and handles you will feel like you stepped onto the pages of a storybook. You will greet your guests in glory in the 13 foot ceilings of the grand elongated foyeur with a gorgeous crystal chandelier and dual matching opposite entry doors that lead to the waterfront and to the double upper level and lower level 1700 square feet concrete patios bordered by beautiful hand laid brick for all your relaxing and entertaining pleasures. The magnifique architecture continues as you make your way into the grand parlor with matching chandeliers as well as dual original fireplaces as there are 7 total fireplaces at Waterview. The library is also situated on the first floor with odes to the essence of the homes history. The superbe dining room with a dedication to designer Giovanni Versace is large enough for 18 and more of your royal guests to entertain for the holidays and all styles of celebrations. There is a custom built buffet style furnishing for all your buffet and serving needs. The commercial style kitchen with butlers pantry houses with 2 sinks, 2 Bespoke Smart refrigerators/freezers, dual ovens and extra large range for all your cooking and catering needs. The extra large eat in river view kitchen dining seats another 12 plus guests with original exposed brick and beams that gives this home the notes of the past yet with all the modern amenities. The full water view bar and entertainment room boasts a10 foot custom live edge wood bar with granite opposing counter and full set up for your entertaining needs including dual sinks and 150 pound ice maker. An outstanding 19 foot sliding glass wall leads to the waterfront brick patio to relax and entertain. There are 10 bedrooms, 2 partial baths and 3 full bathrooms and a finished live-in style basement with one full bath as well. As you stroll down the grounds of Waterview, of this 1.4 acre property you will be able to walk along as well as sit and relax on your very own 148 foot promenade and bulkhead with existing piers for a future docking system for boats as well as wave runners and more. There are several lit carriage style sheds along the property for your storage needs. The nearby Red Dragon Canoe and Sailing Club offers private lessons and yearly events, as well Curtains Marina and The Wharf Waterfront Restaurant and bar in Burlington City for outdoor/indoor dining and you can stroll the town for more dining and shops, The King George Inn Restaurant and Piano Bar and many other dining experiences and stores line Historic Bristol and as well as neighboring Bucks County with New Hope and Lambertville as we'll as Yardley and Princeton areas is just a short car ride away to explore. There are even several local wineries and breweries to discover. In addition for a choice of private schooling for your children, the very prestigious Doane Academy is also situated along the Delaware River offering an exceptional world renown education.

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Listed by: Keller Williams Realty - Moorestown