4717 Essex Drive • Doylestown, PA 18902

$1,075,000 Beds: 4 • Baths: 3 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 3891 • MLS ID: PABU2124088 • Subdivision: FOX HUNT ESTS • School Dist: CENTRAL BUCKS
Welcome to 4717 Essex Drive . . . a classic 3,000 sq ft Cape Cod built by esteemed homebuilder, Richard Zaveta. It’s perfectly nestled in one of Doylestown’s most desirable neighborhoods, Fox Hunt Estates. Offering the ultimate blend of traditional charm and spacious, modern living, this lovely home sits on a magnificent, park-like 1.38-acre lot backing to a beautiful gentleman’s farm. Inside, the light-filled layout features generous living spaces, classic architectural details, and a seamless flow ideal for both daily living and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is the kitchen and it features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large two-tiered island with utility sink, a beverage refrigerator, and so much more. The adjacent breakfast room opens up to serene views of the expansive and private backyard, offering a peaceful retreat just minutes from the vibrant heart of Doylestown Borough. The main level also features the primary suite with hardwood floors, volume ceiling, dual walk-in closets, and a stunning primary bath with radiant heated floors, a sumptuous soaking tub, large, tiled ADA-compliant shower with frameless shower door, and a dual vanity. Upstairs are three generously-sized bedrooms and two full baths, as well as a loft space above the family room. Let’s not forget the finished basement which includes a built-in bar with ample storage and a refrigerator, a built-in entertainment center, a separate room ideal as an exercise space or private office, and a French door leading outside to a lovely “secret garden” with sitting area and wiring for music. The basement also provides abundant unfinished space for storage. With ample square footage, beautifully proportioned rooms, and a premier location within the award-winning Central Bucks School District, this home presents a unique opportunity to enjoy Bucks County living at its absolute finest. Schedule your private tour today! View this listing at: http://www.gretchenraad.com/mls=PABU2124088

Property Features

  • Garage: 2
  • Taxes: $10,687
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Exterior: Frame
  • Parking Notes: 6 Total Parking Spaces
  • Special View Info: Garden/Lawn
  • Lot Size: 1.38 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.38 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Heat Pump(s)
  • Fuel Type: Oil,Electric
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water: Private
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Municipality: PLUMSTEAD TWP
  • Accessibility: Mobility Improvements
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Aluminum
  • Lot Description: Backs to Trees, SideYard(s), Landscaping, Road Frontage
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Appliances: Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven - Wall,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Heater
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Basement,Breakfast Room,Exercise Room,Loft,Recreation Room
  • Basement: Walkout Level,Sump Pump,Partially Finished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 3891
  • SQFT Above Finished: 3008
  • SQFT Below Finished: 883
  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting,Street Lights
  • Interior: Air Filter System,Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Bar,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Exposed Beams,Kitchen - Island,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Sound System,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Wood,Mantel(s),Brick
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Vinyl
  • Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service

Room Sizes

  • Living Room: 14 x 13 Level: Main
  • Dining Room: 13 x 11 Level: Main
  • Family Room: 24 x 13 Level: Main
  • Kitchen: 14 x 12 Level: Main
  • Primary Bedroom: 26 x 23 Level: Main
  • Basement: 36 x 23 Level: Lower 1
  • Bedroom 2: 16 x 13 Level: Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: 15 x 11 Level: Upper 1
  • Bedroom 4: 15 x 11 Level: Upper 1
  • Loft: 21 x 13 Level: Upper 1
  • Breakfast Room: 12 x 9 Level: Main
  • Recreation Room: 50 x 18 Level: Lower 1
  • Exercise Room: 13 x 7 Level: Lower 1

School Information

  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST
  • Middle School: TOHICKON
  • Elementary School: GAYMAN
  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
Printed June 24, 2026


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