7004 Upper York Road

Description

Gracefully situated along a wooded hillside, this Prairie-inspired home is a masterclass in thoughtful design and connection to surroundings. Set on 2.5 acres, the AIA Residence Award-winning house curves gently with the land, maximizing light, space for art, and privacy while honoring the sites natural contours. Inside, the main living area is expansive and warm, with 11-foot ceilings, large windows, and transoms that invite natural light from every direction. The color palette, drawn from the surrounding woods, features amber tones and soft green grays that ground the home in its landscape. Temperature is controlled by heat pumps, with geothermal adding radiant comfort to the main floor. The custom kitchen is as beautiful as it is functional, with hand-crafted alder cabinetry, vertically grained panels, and an extraordinary earth-tone granite countertop that reflects the surrounding landscape. A six-burner stove, marble baking station, dual sinks, convection and regular oven, and integrated pantry create a space designed for enthusiastic cooking and baking. The beautifully figured cabinets flow seamlessly into the dining area, where a quiet corner window seat and room for all your dishware continue the homes thoughtful details. Throughout the house, design elements emphasize connection over separation. Tile gently rolls into wood, beams stretch into walls, and ceilings wrap softly down to the beltline so it floats overhead. A fireplace with a custom Nakashima free edge mantle having unique branches motif, a hidden inscription, a custom picture hanging system, leaded glass, and handcrafted railings all speak to the home's artistry and intention. Pocket doors allow wall space for art and a smart layout encourages flow. Art is integrated into the very structure with small niches that hold original pieces created specifically for the home, with many noted Bucks County Artists represented. The main floor houses the primary suite, office, and living spaces. The Master suite includes generous closets, a serene bathroom with dual sinks, an ample dressing area, and a storage/laundry room. All designed for comfort and practicality. The lower level includes a guest suite of rooms with a gas fireplace, full bath, second laundry, and massive storage space, all with a separate entrance. Above the three-car garage, a 1000 sf studio offers bright, open space for creative work, complete with skylights, a mural wall, work sink, half bath, wood stove, and a large rear door for moving oversized pieces. Downstairs includes a generous workshop. Every inch of this award-winning home reflects a clear vision: graceful, grounded, and designed to be lived in beautifully and comfortably, with sustainability, quality and elegance working quietly behind the scenes.