Nothing brings a deeper sense of tranquility than a calm pond or a gently meandering stream. If those bodies of water happen to be located on the grounds of your multi-million-dollar mansion, well, the peace of mind is all the greater. Contemplating these five homes with beautiful water features should be quite enough to send you to your happy place.
1. Waterfalls and woodlands in Bryn Mawr, $5.9 million
This French Contemporary-style home sits on 20 acres of green space, and part of the property is even under a conservation easement in order to protect its natural beauty. Future residents can stroll through wooded trails, paddle on Dove Lake or follow the path of Mill Creek, which ends in a waterfall. The house itself, at more than 12,000 square feet, is as impressive as the grounds: it has six bedrooms, a parking garage for six cars and a pool (in case you’d rather look at the lake and creek as opposed to swimming in them).
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2. Not-so-secret gardens in Pipersville, $1.295 million
The main draw of the “Whispering Cedars” property is the garden – around 11 acres of perennial plants and boxwoods with a koi pond, perfect for bird-watching and firefly-catching. The four-bedroom home is almost 5,000 square feet and includes a two-story, open-design Great Room with a stone fireplace. In your backyard, there’s a pool framed by bluestone patios, with a pool house and discreetly hidden outdoor shower.
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3. Just a nice little farmhouse in New Hope, $7.99 million
Rockwood Farm is charmingly rustic, if by rustic you mean extravagantly luxurious. There are five bedrooms in the main house, plus a four-bedroom guest house and a 1739-restored farmhouse that’s now a garage. All of that sits in front of a lovely stocked pond and is surrounded by 50 acres of woods and open fields. Gaze over this lush countryside from the private balcony in the master bedroom. A few other perks: a saltwater pool, six fireplaces, an elevator, a 10-seat home theater, a tennis court, fruit tree orchards and a 1,000-bottle, climate-controlled wine room.
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4. Exquisite waterfall views in Effort, $2.999 million
A custom homebuilder designed this 10,000-square-foot home for his family, and he obviously wanted to go all out. Perched on a mountaintop, this five-bedroom residence offers panoramic views of the valley below. Outside, there’s a 100-foot waterfall and a koi pond. Inside, there’s another koi pond and waterfall in the four-season sunroom. And finally, there’s the indoor saltwater pool and hot tub featuring…you guessed it…another waterfall.
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5. Turn-of-the-century home off the beaten path in Berwyn, $3.95 million
To get to Fox Creek Farm, you’ll have to drive along a long, quiet country road, passing 32 acres of meadows and gardens on the way. The roughly 10,000-square-foot home with more than six bedrooms was built in 1909 but still makes use of the remnants of a Colonial-era kitchen. A pond and pool are available for waterside relaxation, and a charming cottage is on site for a caretaker (or the in-laws).
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