Welcome to 206 N Chancellor Street located in the heart of historic Newtown Borough. The Josephine
Raymond House, c. 1898, has been meticulously maintained and renovated to reflect the original
Victorian architecture with folk craftsman detail seamlessly blending 19 th Century charm with 21 st
Century convenience. Extensive attention to detail in millwork, built in cabinetry, period yellow pine
hardwood floors, cornice, gable and roof construction, the garage addition mimics the old-time barns
found in other historic in-town properties.
The covered front porch ushers you into the front foyer with a dramatic 3-story turned oak staircase.
The Living Room has a corner built in bookcase and an expansive bay window overlooking the front gardens. An archway leads into the central Dining Room which is flanked by French Doors leading into
the Sunroom, and matching archways leading into the Gourmet Cook’s Kitchen and expansive light-filled
Family Room with a marble hearth, Victorian columned double mantle with antique mirror.
The kitchen boasts custom built in cabinets, a corner cupboard, stainless steel appliances, including the
Viking Professional Gas Range, Dishwasher and Microwave, Quartzite countertops and extensive
recessed lighting. The breakfast area features an integrated coffee, wet bar with dedicated undermount
Blanco quartzite composite sink to match the kitchen sink, custom cabinetry including glass panel
mullion doors and cupboards, wine rack and a buffet counter under a row of casement windows. The Powder Room is tucked privately in the hall, next to the coat closet.
The second level boasts three bedrooms, a tiled main bathroom with granite vanity, clawfoot tub, and
large separate glass frameless shower. The Master en Suite boasts a double sink marble vanity, glass
frameless shower with seat, separate jetted air bathtub, marble decking, walls and floor. A generous
walk-in-closet with natural light, linen closet and separate laundry closet complete the suite.
The third level provides a reading nook with built in bookcase, and a 4 th bedroom with turret roof ceiling,
dormer windows, built in cabinetry desk, shelving, bed and drawers.
Situated across the breezeway and above the heated garage is the 2 nd Master Bedroom En Suite
including a generous Living Room Loft area, Bedroom and a luxurious tiled bathroom with oversized
seamless glass shower enclosure with glass tile accent and floor, granite vanity top and linen closet.
Separate HVAC and water heater complete the suite.
The Lower Level offers an updated Office with original stone foundation wall with built in shelving. The
adjacent Pub/Game Room offers the same original stone foundation and shelving, a Vermont Castings
Gas Stove, tiled floor and double French Door leading to the 2-level Blue Stone Patio with 3-story
custom brick outdoor wood burning fireplace, complete with leather granite and brick to match the built
in 36” built in Professional Viking Gas Grill with Rotisserie. The patio overlooks the extensive, flat,
fenced in back yard which includes a rain garden and raised bed vegetable garden area.
A Wine Cellar with built in pantry/cupboard and original stone foundation can be accessed from the
newer lower level or via a turned staircase from the Foyer. Find yourself at home, surrounded by history, luxury & conveniences, all on a quiet street in Newtown Borough. Located within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and the borough theatre. Easy commute to I-95-Princeton Philadelphia Corridor, train stations and airports. Blue Ribbon Council Rock School District. Time to live the good life at 206 N Chancellor Street!