Stunning Bucks Co. Estate With River View, Safe Room Set For Auction

TINICUM TOWNSHIP, PA — A stunning 15,000-square-foot Italianate estate nestled on 11 acres overlooking the Delaware River will be offered for auction without reserve by Elite Auctions on April 29 at 254 and 256 Cafferty Road, Pipersville.

The 8-bedroom, 5 full bathroom sprawling custom-built home boasts every amenity imaginable, including a two-bedroom, two-bath guest house; a driveway entrance framed by iron gates; a heated pool and outdoor pavilion equipped with an outdoor kitchen, dressing room and full bath; multiple heated garages, one with an integrated vehicle lift and an expansive home gym.

Crafted with attention to detail, the residence features more than 5,000 square feet of uncut, grain-matched Brazilian cherry woodwork, highlighted by a 139-foot handmade, hand-hammered cherry wood banister that graces the home’s double-height entryway.

(Oscar Mikols, courtesy of The Black Group)

(Oscar Mikols, courtesy of The Black Group)

The home’s great room features a limestone Rumford fireplace surrounded by built-in bookcases, a billiards and gaming area and several reading nooks for residents to enjoy. A custom-built bar is adorned with book-matched green onyx slabs, antique bronze and amber pendant lamps.

In addition, the state boasts a state-of-the-art underground safe room and survival bunker with secure access from multiple locations on site. Designed for security and for long-term survival, the 56’ by 18’ shelter boasts dual air filtration and shock wave protection systems, a separate 6’ by 8’ vault, a security system to monitor the property’s 30-plus cameras, and fresh-filtered water served by one of the property’s three 750-foot-deep wells.

The home also contains its own water treatment system, a 50-year slate roof and a 125-kW generator.

(Oscar Mikols, courtesy of The Black Group)

(Oscar Mikols, courtesy of The Black Group)

“254 and 256 Cafferty Road offers buyers the opportunity to own a private estate with sweeping views of the Delaware River in one of Bucks County’s most sought-after locations,” said Randy Haddaway, founder and CEO of Elite Auctions.

“For those who seek the epitome of luxury living, convenience and security, this property checks all of the boxes,” said Caryn Black, Realtor of B&B Luxury Properties at The Black Group. “Interest in larger homes and estates in Tinicum Township and Bucks County have remained strong following the pandemic. Move-in-ready estates with river views like this are a rarity; these homes are special.”

The auction will take place on site at 11 a.m. local time on April 29, 2024. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Broker participation is encouraged. Remote bids will be accepted by phone.

For more information about the auction or to schedule a private showing, visit https://eliteauctions.com/254-cafferty-rd-pipersville-pa-18947/ or contact Tara McLean of Elite Auctions at 844-94-ELITE or Tara@EliteAuctions.com.

(Oscar Mikols, courtesy of The Black Group)