Jay Spaziano Real Estate & Lifestyle June/July 2020

Jay Spaziano JUNE/JULY 2020

REAL ESTATE & LIFESTYLE

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Two Homesites Left to Build Your Dream Home in New Britain Woods Chalfont / Starting at $799,995 *Photos are of 109 Haines Court

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E SINCERELY HOPE THAT THIS FINDS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WELL. I think we can all use a joyful and lighthearted

distraction—gardens! Their beauty and magic cannot help but bring a smile to peoples’ faces, unless of course the deer got to them! This is the time of year when they explode with color and fragrance, and I’m certainly paying more attention now than in years past. It’s all about the little things! I even find weeding a stress release, so if you’re like me, go outside and take a deep breath as you admire the flowers and pollinators. And if you are so inclined, start pulling!

Real estate is more than our career path, it is our passionate vocation. We serve our clients as “family” and are so fortunate to enjoy our working relationships with them. This has never been more apparent than during these challenging times when they are so appreciative to receive our calls and updates. We have shared the emotional gamut with them from fear of the health situation, the elation of a family member that has recovered, or the sadness of a husband not being able to see his wife (of 65 years) in a nursing home. We give thanks for the health of our families, medical personnel, first responders, and service providers for their sacrifice to serve the public.

I 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 J AY S PA Z I A N O . C O M

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New Kitchen and Bath on 2.5 Acres with Pond 540 Belmont Avenue, Southampton / $549,900 www.540BelmontAvenue.com

Zaveta Built Custom Home on Over an Acre with Lush Gardens 8 Eastburn Drive, Upper Makefield / $1,245,000 www.8EastburnDr.com

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One Floor Living at its Best with Expansive Lot 5264 Long Lane, Doylestown / $499,000 www.5264LongLane.com

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

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Charming 1790’s Jewel 2942 Holicong Road, Buckingham / $1,497,000 www.2942Holicong.com

Long Distance Views and Over 36 Acres with Restored Barn 318 Pineville Road, Upper Makefield / $1,895,000 www.318PinevilleRd.com

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The Art of the Garden Before

A garden designer offers advice for creating enjoyable, livable garden spaces

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’VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE BEST GARDENS

are those that make people happy and comfortable.

Great gardens look good, but they have to feel good, too. The gardens I admire most are relaxing, easy to move through, and not too hard to maintain. An inviting yard provides a mix of beautiful flora, shady nooks, a resting spot, and perhaps an area to entertain. Horticulturist Bill Dear is the founder of Dear Garden Associates, Inc. a group of garden craftsmen and artists headquartered in Pipersville, PA. Not the kind that paints with brushes or in illustrations but one whose palette is beautiful gardens and landscape designs. In fact, one of Dear’s favorite quotes, by an anonymous author states, “Gardening is the slowest of the Performing Arts.”

Dear has a Bachelor of Science degree in ornamental horticulture, and a minor in ecology from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture. He has dedicated over 25 years of professional experience in making beautiful outdoor landscapes. Originally, Dear planned on pursuing architecture but found himself chasing his love of the outdoors, plants and horticultural design. “I always thought I would design buildings, but my interest in nature and the environment led me down a different career path,” he explains.

Great designs, like gardens, are implemented and evolve over time. “The garden spaces we create are unique due to the level of detail in our layouts which blend the goals of a client, architecture of the home with

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characteristics of the property. In addition to the materials used, we like to build spaces in new ways, rather than just follow a formula that has been done before. Our goal is to design gardens that look great initially then improve as they grow.” For Dear, one of the great aspects of gardening is the anticipation—a flower, fragrance, fall colors, and the change of seasons are all things people who love gardens look forward to seeing and picture in their minds until they occur. He also enjoys the challenges. “Our work is never boring. There is

always a new challenge like drainage, screening a neighbor, deer, wetness or dryness, or creating a space tailored to the style of our clients.” He notes, “What we like most is making people happy and hearing positive feedback regarding our work.” ●

More Info For more information about Bill Dear and Dear Garden Associates, Inc., visit: www.deargarden.com

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Private Gated 6 Bedroom Estate Home with Pond, Multi-Tiered Pool, Kitchen Garden and Incredible Outdoor Spaces 388 Brownsburg Road, Upper Makefield / $2,995,000 www.388BrownsburgRd.com

Privacy and Luxury on Over 10 Acres 5980 Pidcock Creek Road, Solebury / $1,995,000 www.5980PidcockCreek.com

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Satisfying Salads Lambertville Station

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ITH ALL THE AMAZING PRODUCE SPRING AND SUMMER BRINGS,

one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a delectable fresh salad! The Lambertville Station is the local brasserie to visit next. Choose from delicious crab and lobster, hand-picked greens, house made croutons, plum tomatoes and mouthwatering vinaigrettes.

For three decades, this restaurant has been a local hot spot for discerning diners near and far. Every dish features locally-grown and sourced ingredients and is served in a restored 19th century train station situated on the banks of the Delaware River. Enjoy a leisurely al fresco lunch along the canal or dinner and cocktails with river views in this authentic American-style pub.

Using the freshest local ingredients, you can get your helping of healthy greens in a wide variety of combinations with additions of salmon, shrimp, chicken or Meyer’s steak. While we recommend trying them all, our favorite is their famous Chopped Salad filled with a dozen assorted seasonal vegetables, tossed with shredded iceberg lettuce and their homemade Wisconsin Buttermilk Bleu Cheese dressing and finished with sea salted potato crisps and grilled chicken.

Sounds delish right? Wait until you see and taste it!

It is truly a work of culinary art.

Currently they are offering an extensive takeout menu of Station favorites available for curbside pickup from 12-7 pm daily. Go to their website at www.lambertvillestation.com to see the full menu or call (609)-397-8300. As of print-time, they are currently accepting reservations for outdoor dining. They are located at 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530. ●

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Magnificent French Country Estate on Almost 4 Private Acres 3316 Indian Springs Road, Buckingham / $1,995,000 www.3316IndianSpringsRoad.com

New Construction by MJ Costigan Builders 148 Buckmanville Road, Upper Makefield / $2,695,000 www.148BuckmanvilleRoad.com

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Move-In Ready on Wonderful Oversized Corner Lot 1155 Colts Lane, Yardley / $734,900 www.1155ColtsLane.com

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Gorgeous, One-of-a-Kind 10 Acre Property with Attached Guest House, Pool, Cabana and Bowling Alley 412 Brownsburg Road, Upper Makefield / $6,400,000 www.412BrownsburgRoad.com

Refined Country Living in New Hope 6230 Saw Mill Road, New Hope / $1,125,000 www.6230SawMillRoad.com

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Nearly 8 Acre Historic Property Overlooking the Delaware River 325 Chestnut Wood Lane, Andalusia / $2,495,000 www.325ChestnutWoodLane.com

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Fantastic Living Both Inside and Out with Pool 2213 Denbeigh Drive, Jamison / $899,900 www.2213DenbeighDrive.com

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Your Design on 16+ Acres by Worthington & Shagen 1300 Eagle Road, Upper Makefield / $3,995,000 www.1300EagleRd.com

Custom Colonial on Over an Acre Backing to Farmland 4 Colts Neck Drive, Upper Makefield / $999,000 www.4ColtsNeckDrive.com

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A Simple Approach to

Decluttering Your Home “Home is the nicest word there is.”

– Laura Ingalls Wilder

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OME. THIS ONE WORD HOLDS SO MUCH MEANING FOR EACH OF US. A home is a

shelter, a place of comfort, a place where memories are made. A home is also a repository for stuff--a lot of stuff. Ideally, each home should contain only those items that are practical, beautiful and meaningful to the people that live in it. However, as we all know, this is not usually the case. The gradual build-up of clutter and the time constraints of a busy life lead to a home filled with stuff.

The following is a short, simple guide to help you tackle the decluttering of your home.

Know Your Why If you are ready to start decluttering your home, the first step--before you touch a single thing--is to have a clear sense of why you want to do it. The reason could be practical, like you are moving to a new home or combining two homes.

Sometimes the reasons go beyond the practical and are tied to your wellbeing. You may feel like your home is out of control, or the clutter is weighing down on you daily. All of

these are great reasons to declutter. Taking time to set this intention in the beginning of the process will clarify your goals and inspire you to keep going.

Pre-Work Ok, now you are ready to start. But, it is still not time to dig into the piles of stuff. A little pre-work will save you a ton of time in the process. The following is a quick list of the prep work to complete before you begin: • get a good night’s sleep • enlist the help of an accountability partner, a friend or a professional organizer • h ave supplies ready (empty boxes, trash bags, laundry baskets, or bins) • c reate a happy atmosphere—put on some good tunes • d etermine where you will be taking your donations (charity, friends, etc.)

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The Decluttering Process

As you move through the decluttering process, try to reframe your decisionmaking.

Yay! It’s finally time to start purging the stuff. Generally, the approach is to move from easier to harder categories of stuff going room by room. There are no hard and fast rules here, but this approach seems to work best for my clients and helps build up decluttering “muscles” for the tougher decisions required later. As you move through the decluttering process, try to reframe your decision-making. Focus on deciding what to keep rather than what to get rid of. Remember that your home is a special and sacred place. What you decide to keep within those four walls should be worthy of its place.

Have laundry baskets, bins or boxes labelled “Donate,” “Recycle,” “Relocate,” and “Temporarily Undecided.” Also have trash bags ready for items that need to be thrown out.

The following simple process works for all spaces in your home: • e mpty the area you are decluttering. Do this for every drawer, closet, cabinet, and cupboard.

You really need to see the stuff out of context to best make your decisions.

• s ort the stuff into categories of like items--this will make it easier to spot duplicates and get a sense of how much of something you already own.

•m ake a decision about each item. You should do this by picking up each item and deciding whether it should remain in your home. Move quickly and do not overthink any particular item. Ask yourself these questions as you work through the items:

- Does this add value to my life?

- Do I use this often?

- Do I have more than one?

- Do I love looking at or using this item?

-W ould I replace this if it were lost or broken, or would I feel relieved?

-D oes this represent who I am or who I want to be?

-D oes this deserve a place in my life and home?

If you really cannot make a decision quickly, place it in the Temporarily Undecided bin, but do not use that bin as a crutch.

• r emove the items you no longer want or need from your home as quickly as possible.

Running items to the donation drop off sites or getting items picked up may not be feasible at this time, so do your best to get them out of your sight.

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Moving Through Your Home: A Few Tips and Tricks The following are some additional helpful tips for the process:

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Know your stuff. All stuff can be divided into three broad categories: useful stuff, beautiful stuff and emotional stuff.

The easiest category to work with are the items that are practical, functional and help us get things done. If you use it, keep it. If not, let it go. Next, we all have items that have no practical function, but still make us happy because we love to look at them. If you have pieces of art or decor that always bring a smile to your face, and you have a place to display them in your home, you should keep them. Evaluate each item to determine if it is still worthy of a space in your home and life. Now, if all the stuff in our houses were either beautiful or useful, this would be easy. But I am positive you have a lot of stuff that does not fall into either category. This stuff represents some kind of memory or emotional attachment. This is the trickiest category of stuff and is discussed further below.

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Work through your home like you are “cleaning for company”. The easiest and least emotionally draining order for room decluttering starts with the public areas (living room, kitchen, dining room, mud room), moves to the private areas (bedrooms, home office, bathrooms), and, finally, ends in hidden storage spaces (the attic, the basement, the garage).

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Guilt is a four-letter word. Ok--it’s a five-letter-word. The point is that guilt has no place in your decluttering process.

Let it go. Do not feel guilty about the expensive dress you never wore, the two sets of china from your aunt that are not your style or the fact that you never really used the treadmill.

Guilty feelings are not a reason to keep an item that you do not love or use. So, just let it go.

The guilt may not disappear immediately, but it will disappear after a little time.

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Don’t let your mind play tricks on you (Part 1). We all have stuff that we think we must hang onto because it is valuable or has a high emotional value for us.

Sometimes, it is, but more often we are just attributing value to the items because they are “ours” or because we have had them for a long time. Behavioral economists refer to these as the “endowment effect” or “duration effect.”

No need to worry about the science here, just know that the true value of an object is in its usefulness to you. Do not continue to hold onto something that is no longer useful or necessary for your life just because you think it is “worth something.”

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Don’t let your mind play tricks on you (Part 2). We also hang on to many things because they are mementos or

are objects from or related to someone we love that has passed on. Or maybe it’s something that reminds you of a past stage of life. We sometimes feel like letting go of objects will break the connection we have with those people and eras. The most important thing to remember is that the stuff isn’t the person or memory. Pick a few of the items that remind you most of the person or memory and actually display those items where you can see them frequently. If you do not want to display them, ask yourself again why you are keeping them.

Take photos of the rest and donate them to someone that will find them useful or beautiful.

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The Kids are Alright (and they do not want your stuff). Perhaps you are hanging on to items to pass down to future generations. I’ll just be blunt here--your kids (and grandchildren) likely do not want them. This is especially true for furniture and collectibles. Millenials and Gen Z kiddos are much more likely to want less stuff, simple furniture and smaller spaces. Similar to your feelings when you received boxes and rooms full of family heirlooms from your older relatives, your kids will receive not only the stuff, but also the gift of a heavy emotional load. An easy way to deal with this is to offer the stuff to your kids right now. If they want it, wonderful! If they refuse, then pass it along to someone else.

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Organizing Ok, so you have decluttered the house. Things should feel more open and lighter. It is now time to organize the stuff you have decided to keep. Organization boils down to a few mantras you should keep in mind: •E very place has a purpose. Determine a function for each space.

Think less of what rooms are supposed to be there, and focus on the way each area of the house can serve you best.

•E very item has only one place. Remember how easy it was to find things in your preschool classrooms? Every item had one place it belonged. The concept works in your home as well. Keep all like items together in one place, and return them there when you are done using them.

•K eep it simple. Make things as easy as possible for you and your family. Simple also saves you money. You can organize drawers with shoe boxes and inexpensive bins, no expensive systems are necessary.

•K now yourself. Not all organizing systems will work for you. If you are struggling with an organizing system, it is not your fault!

The system just is not right for you. Try a different system or reach out to a professional organizer for some guidance.

Determine a function for each space.

Think less of what rooms are supposed to be there, and focus on the way each area of the house can serve you best.

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Maintenance After all the hard work you have done, you can now relax and enjoy your home. Part of that continued enjoyment is maintaining your oasis going forward. The most important tip in maintenance is to be a good gatekeeper. Use your front door as a stopping point for any type of clutter or unnecessary items that try to enter your home. Remember that your home is a sacred space, and only really special items should be coming in to join you there. Always ask the question “do you deserve a place in my home?” before buying or accepting anything. You will probably be surprised by how easy it becomes to just leave the item where you found it when you pause to ask the question. ___________ I hope this guide has been helpful. Now, take a deep breath and get started! ●

Andi Goodrich, Owner of The Simpler Nest The Simpler Nest is a decluttering, downsizing, and personal organizing service based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We offer a variety of services to help you simplify your existing living space or complete the transition to a new space that fulfills your goals for the next chapter in your life. Visit us at www.thesimplernest.com or contact us at andi@thesimplernest.com.

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Welcome to

303 Joshua Lane Feel right at home when you walk up the beautiful bluestone and brick walkway and step onto the sweeping front porch complete with a metal roof, wood lined ceilings and recessed lighting to this Zaveta custom built home offering privacy and phenomenal, long distance Bucks County views.Â

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The spacious and bright kitchen is a cook’s dream offering plenty of cabinetry, butcher block island, granite countertops, Wolf stove with oversized oven, a second wall oven and warmer.

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As you enter through the 2 story foyer take a moment to appreciate the builder’s details with rounded corners, custom millwork and finished in-place hardwood floors. Walk through mahogany pocket doors to enter the study with large windows, a mahogany wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and built in bookcases. Host dinners in the formal dining room featuring large windows with a country vista view, overlooking the beautiful front porch. The spacious and bright kitchen is a cook’s dream offering plenty of cabinetry, butcher block island, granite countertops, Wolf stove with oversized oven, a second wall oven

and warmer. Completing the kitchen is a large pantry and wine room. The adjoining breakfast area with French doors leads to the stunning herringbone pattern brick patio featuring large revival columns and looks out to the gorgeous multi-tiered English garden. Beyond the garden there is plenty of open space. Adjacent to the kitchen is the large gathering room with built in custom cabinetry and French doors leading out to the patio making entertaining a breeze. Continue on to the sun filled garden room with walls of windows enjoying the garden view year round. Conveniently, the first floor also offers a bedroom and full bath. This

bedroom can be used as a bonus room, possible in-law or au pair suite – the possibilities are endless. At the top of the staircase is a light filled sitting area overlooking the garden, the perfect place to unwind or read a book. The spacious master bedroom has plenty of space with 2 walk-in closets with built in cabinetry. The master bath is ready to pamper with dual marble vanities, a large soaking tub and enormous shower and travertine marble flooring. Completing the upstairs is a full bath and 2 spacious bedrooms, one with a large walk-in closet, bonus storage room and private bath access. The vast lower level is a blank canvas, partially finished with lots of storage space and walk-out Bilco doors. This home also features 1st floor laundry and an oversized 2 car, side entry garage with entry into the mudroom/ workshop which also offers plenty of cabinetry and storage. The outside garden shed has separate built in firewood storage. Additional amenities include dual zone HVAC, solar panels, whole house generator and radon venting system. Just a mile from the quintessentially charming village of Carversville, Bucks County, this meticulously maintained home is move-in ready. Come see it today! ●

The master bath is ready to pamper with dual marble vanities, a large soaking tub and enormous shower and travertine marble flooring.

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Interested in this home?

Contact us today to schedule a showing.

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Bright and Spacious in Fantastic Cul-De-Sac Setting 9 Bromley Way, Langhorne / $489,900 www.9BromleyWay.com

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Modern, Open and Bright New Construction 312 Dorothy Lane, Chalfont / $1,285,000 www.312DorothyLane.com

New Price, Fantastic Value on Almost 2 Acres 204 Burkdale Court, New Hope / $959,000 www.204BurkdaleCourt.com

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Meticulously Maintained Colonial with Pool and Outdoor Kitchen 2119 Wynne Way, Jamison / $899,900 www.2119Wynne.com

Fabulous Architecture and Long Distance Views 1 Planetree Court, Upper Makefield / $989,900 www.1PlanetreeCourt.com

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Fabulous Contemporary on 2 Acres with Separate Office Space 1750 Wrightstown Road, Upper Makefield / $995,000 www.1750WrightstownRoad.com

Spacious Custom Home with Private Oasis and Pool 1288 Taylorsville Road, Upper Makefield / $724,900 www.1288TaylorsvilleRoad.com

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Custom Built Georgian Style Estate Home 144 Jane Chapman Drive West, Newtown / $1,625,000 www.144JaneChapmanDriveW.com

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Private, Expansive Lot in Newtown Boro 409 Edgeboro Drive, Newtown Boro / $1,099,900 www.409EdgeboroDrive.com

(215) 860-2800 / info@jayspaziano.com

Reproduction Farmhouse with Authentic Details on Over 4 Acres 33 Penn Oak Trail, Newtown / $1,395,000 www.33PennOak.com

Open Layout with 3rd Floor Bedroom Suite 7 Valley View Drive, Upper Makefield / $969,900 www.7ValleyViewDrive.com

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Brick Front Colonial, Great Space and Easy Commuting 1620 Thistlewood Drive, Washington Crossing / $889,900 www.1620ThistlewoodDrive.com

Reproduction Farmhouse on a Spectacular Lot with Horse Barn, Paddocks and Pool 327 Pineville Road, Upper Makefield / $2,995,000 www.327PinevilleRoad.com

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Fabulous 3 Levels of Space for Multi-Generational Living 6069 Atkinson Road, Solebury / $2,399,900 www.6069AtkinsonRd.com

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Gorgeous Reproduction with Great Space and Natural Light 6 Planetree Court, Upper Makefield / $1,329,000 www.6PlanetreeCourt.com

(215) 860-2800 / info@jayspaziano.com

Historic Victorian with Wonderful River Views and Pool 725 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Boro / $799,900 www.725RadcliffeSt.com

Farmhouse with Modern Additions and Incredible Outdoor Oasis 1055 Little Road, Upper Makefield / $1,299,000 www.1055LittleRoad.com

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Historic Farmhouse with Modern Addition on an Amazing Lot 1187 Eagle Road, Upper Makefield / $1,125,000 www.1187EagleRd.com

New Roof and Windows, Freshly Painted 205 Kasi Circle, Ivyland / $749,999 www.205KasiCircle.com

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Brand New and Move-In Ready 305 Rowland Lane, Chalfont / $874,995 www.305RowlandLane.com

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New Construction in Central Bucks Schools 301 Dorothy Lane, Chalfont / $899,000 www.301DorothyLane.com

(215) 860-2800 / info@jayspaziano.com

Move-in Ready, Loft and Finished Basement 6603 Spruce Mill Drive, Yardley / $309,900 www.6603SpruceMillDrive.com

Historic Farmhouse with Barn, Carriage House and Pond 45 Street Road, Upper Makefield / $1,499,500 www.45StreetRoad.com

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A Living Museum Grounds for Sculpture

I think we can all relate to feeling a bit of “cabin fever” these days.

Whether it means sitting in your backyard garden sipping cold iced tea or going for a long walk with our family or pets, finding time to spend outdoors has lots of benefits. As things begin to re-open, make sure you put Grounds For Sculpture on your bucket list of outdoor places to visit this summer!

The pond by Rat’s Restaurant, photo: Matt Yao Photography

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Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-97, granite, 132”x 240 x 360 inches, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., photo: Matt Yao Photography

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philanthropist, envisioned a public sculpture garden and museum. His desire was to make contemporary sculpture accessible to all, offering visitors the opportunity to become comfortable with contemporary art through a progressive and self-directed journey. This vision gave birth to Grounds For Sculpture—a 42-acre sculpture park, museum, and arboretum. A work of art itself.

Grounds For Sculpture was designed to include formal and informal aspects. Paved terraces, pergolas, and courtyards juxtaposed natural woodlands, ponds, and bamboo groves. Expanses of lawn were delineated by sculptured rose-covered berms.

Today, the venue highlights all of that and more, as it preserves and conserves an exceptional collection of contemporary sculpture, offers outstanding programming for all ages, and provides rotating exhibitions in six indoor galleries.

Rat’s Restaurant Abutting the picturesque patio at Rat’s Restaurant (named one of 100 most scenic restaurants in the US), is the Rat’s Pond. Approached from the sculpture park, guests first encounter a small cascading waterfall fed by the pond, with a view that reveals the charming French-inspired restaurant and surrounding horticulture and sculpture, including Philip Grausman’s Leucantha and David Hostetler’s Summertime Lady. The pond is home to a variety of colorful Koi fish, and an ideal environment for the water lilies, iris, and other plantings contained within the water. Notice also the countless colorful blooms planted near the patio as well as weeping willows and weeping cherry trees framing the far shoreline.

The Monet Bridge at Grounds For Sculpture, photo: David Howarth for dmphotographer.com

Monet Bridge The Monet Bridge is a site to experience as it recreates the scene from Monet’s famous painting, Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies. At Grounds For Sculpture, the area surrounding the bridge is planted with water lilies and weeping willow trees in order to closely replicate the painting.

When it reopens, take the next beautiful day to meander through this horticultural wonderland. Be inspired by nature’s art, fragrant blooms and creative sculptures and leave with an experience that delights all the senses. ●

For more info visit: Grounds for Scuplture 80 Sculptors Way Hamilton, NJ 07619 www.groundsforsculpture.com

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