Specification Sheet
Property Address:
5112 Paist Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
Property Location:
Buckingham Township
School District:
Central Bucks School District
Original Structure:
Built in 1971 by McCoach Builders
Location
Our home sits on a highly desirable and scenic wooded road in Bucks County just minutes from Peddler’s
Village and conveniently located near historic Doylestown. The road has been named “one of the most
coveted roads in all of Bucks County” by local realtors.
Project Overview
 Conversion of 1970’s colonial to a custom timber frame Arts & Crafts style home
 Complete renovation of existing structure, including all plumbing, wiring, windows, insulation,
lighting, trim, doors, and flooring.
 Raised Douglas Fir Timber frame and Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) addition for final first and
second floor square footage of 5600 sq ft. (finished living space). Full basement under existing
structure is 1000 sq ft of mechanical space – new basement is 2800 sq ft of usable space. Total
finished living space on all levels is 6400 sq ft.
 Plans for 3-car garage and rear landscaping sketches are available
Mechanicals/Electric Service
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New well (2006), continuous flow well pump, outdoor antique-style hydrant
New 207,000 BTU/hr boiler (oil) and 80 gallon hot water tank (2007) – Buderus Lugano G215
with Logimatic R 2107 control for increased efficiency (weather-responsive control)
New commercial grade neutralizer and water softener (2006)
New 400amp underground service
Septic with distribution box to 3 pits (New distribution box installed in 2000)
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Foundation
Existing
 Block wall foundation
 Concrete floor
 Radon remediation installed (2000)
New
 Poured concrete basement walls (9 foot)
 Waterproofing material applied to all basement walls
 Piping for existing Radon System piped to exterior of home
 Basement Floor – 4-6 inch stone with 6 mil plastic barrier and 4-5 inch thick concrete
 Exterior basement access
Floor System
Existing
 2x10 floor joist, on metal I-beam support
 ¾ inch T&G subfloor with new 3/8 inch plywood (downstairs) and ½ inch plywood (upstairs)
New
 Engineered floor joist structure, main LVL wood beams pocketed into poured wall
 1 inch Warmboard subfloor (downstairs)
 ¾ T&G OSB subfloor Upstairs
Structure
Existing
 2 x 4 construction
 New ½ inch plywood sheath
 New 1 inch Tuff R exterior-grade rigid foam insulation board
 Typar house wrap
New
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Kiln-dried Douglas Fir custom cut and built timber frame per plan, with peg connections
6-1/2 Structural Insulated panels (SIPs) – polyurethane sandwiched between two 7/16 inch OSB
– used for both walls and roof structure
½ inch Tuff R exterior-grade rigid foam insulation board
Typar house wrap
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Exterior Finishing
Existing
 New cement board siding and 3 foot El Dorado veneered water table from grade to window sill
(2006)
 Main house front elevation – El Dorado veneered stone (2007)
 Port Orford Cedar timber frame covered entry with Cedar T&G built on veneered stone piers
(2007)
 Bluestone stair risers and Mountain Fieldstone porch surface
New
 Cement Board Siding with 3 foot El Dorado veneered stone water table
 Stucco (3 coat) 1-1/8 inch thick
 Port Orford Cedar timber frame covered walkway ( from future garage to house) and covered
back entryway with Cedar T&G built on veneered stone piers
Roofing
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Elk Prestige 50 year architectural roof (2007/2008)
ATAS metal roof in selected application (2008)
Insulation
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Existing Structure – Exterior Tuff R (R7) plus Spray foam Insulation (R24) for total of R 31
New Structure – Exterior Tuff R (R3.5) plus SIP walls (R40) for total of R 43
Interior Walls and Finishing
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2 x 4 Fir with ½ drywall both sides
Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and pine T&G on ceiling in Great Room, Playroom and
Gallery hallway
Vaulted ceilings in two bedrooms with pine T&G ceilings.
HVAC
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Warmboard radiant floor heat (1st floor addition)
Baseboard heat (existing structure and 2nd floor addition)
9 zone control
Trane 5 ton air conditioning unit (2001) with variable speed air handler in attic
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Windows
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Marvin windows (new in whole house)
o wood interior, clad exterior
o Low E II with Argon
o Simulated divided lite
o 3 inch clad casing
o Custom 2-tone color finish for architectural interest
Wiring/Plumbing
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12 and 14 gauge new wiring throughout
CAT5 cable wire installed
Hard-wired battery back-up smoke detectors
Wired for future home speaker system
New copper pipe and PEX tubing throughout
Stubbed out for future laundry room sink
Lighting
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Juno recessed interior lighting
o Selective use of Lutron Maestro dimmers
Hanover custom exterior lighting outside all exterior doors
Extensive use of Hubbarton Forge hand-forged bronze light fixtures
Finished Flooring
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Foyer/Hallway/Great Room, Kitchen, and Dining Room
Living Room
Playroom
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Downstairs hallways, back entry, bath, laundry, office, pantry,
Upstairs bathrooms
Upstairs bedrooms and Overlook
Project Completion
Carlisle Wide-Plank Pine Floors
Carlisle 7” Plank Pine Floors
Foot-Worn Hickory Hand Oilrubbed Floors
Honed Rustic Travertine Tile
3/8” Porcelain Tile
High-grade carpet
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Finished Walls
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½ drywall
Sherwin Williams Paint throughout
Doors/Trim/Hardware
Front Door
 New IWP Custom Solid Alder Wood Door with Arts & Crafts glass and sidelights (2007)
 Rocky Mountain Hardware entry system hardware (2007)
Other Exterior Doors
 Marvin Atrium Doors, Low E II with Argon, simulated divided light, wood interior, clad exterior
 Oil Rubbed bronze upgraded hardware
Interior Doors
 3-panel craftsman cherry wood doors, with engineered wood core
 Hamilton Sinkler hardware – Oil Rubbed Bronze
Trim
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Solid cherry trim throughout
o 3-1/2 inch casing, 4 inch header with parting stop
o 5-3/4 baseboard
Custom Stairway
o Stairs
Cherry Stringers, Maple Risers
o Spindles
Cherry
o Newel Posts
Cherry and Birds-eye Maple
Mahogany Beam Work in Back Gallery Hallway
Master Bath
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Kohler Memoirs sinks, toilet, and 6 foot soaking tub
Cherry cabinets
Caesarstone counters and tub deck – Honed Limestone
Warmly Yours Electric radiant heat floor
Restoration Hardware lights and towel bars
Kohler Memoirs faucets – Brushed Bronze
Custom Shower with pebble floor
o ½ inch frameless glass shower enclosure
o 3 Kohler 3-way body sprays
o Kohler Shower head + Hand shower
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Panasonic Whispersoft Fan vented to the exterior
Downstairs Bathrooms
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Stone walls with mahagony door, strap hinges and historic handware
Stone shower with slate ceiling and teak-framed opening
Rain shower head with hand shower (Kohler)
Stickley furniture vanity with mounted stone sink
Other Bathrooms
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Hardwood cabinets – (Maple/Alder)
Kohler, Grohe, and Price Pfister faucets
Kitchen
 Wolf Appliances -- 4 burner, griddle, double oven + wall oven
 Miele Dishwasher and Warming Drawer
 Subzero Integrated Refrigerator and Freezer
 Bronze Hardware
 Franke Stainless Steel Sinks (2)
 Inset Cherry Cabinets (2011) with ¾ construction
 Black pearl honed granite with brushed finish
 Solid wood raised counter between kitchen and Great Room – made from a single cut of a
Bubinga tree from South Africa (no joints in the wood)
Butlers Pantry
 Bosch Dishwasher
 Copper Farmhouse Sink
 Rohl Sink Fixtures
 Inset Cherry Cabinets (2010) with ¾ construction
 Black pearl honed granite with brushed finish
 Stone wall
Additional Features
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2 Wood-burning Fireplaces
Central Vacuum throughout
Full house fire suppression sprinkler system
Security system, including all windows, doors, glass break , motion and heat sensors in all rooms
Custom Cherry Built-ins
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Property Features
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2.167 acre wooded lot
In-ground swimming pool (kidney-shaped 24 X 36) fully renovated in 2001 ($40K):
o Exposed aggregate pool deck
o Tile and brick coping
o Quartz plaster with 5 embedded mosaics
o Electronic safety cover (new cover in 2012)
30 X 50 sand play area with 13-foot high park-grade swing set, and 3-tier gym bars
Room Dimensions
Great Room
Living Room
Front Hall
Dining Room
Kitchen
Future Butlers Panty
Walk-in Pantry
Mudroom
Office
Laundry Room
Playroom
Gallery
Downstairs Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bath
Overlook
Bedroom 2
Adjoining Bathroom
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Adjoining Bathroom
27x28
14x25
6x26
13x15
13x19
9x11
6x9
8x9
8x9
10x14
20x30
6x34
8x10 plus 5x6 shower area
15x20
11x14
10x19
12x15
7x11
12x16
12x15
10x11
Square Footage
Living Area
Basement
Total Area Under Roof
5600 sq ft
3800 sq ft.
9400 sq ft.
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