A winding approach opens to a spectacular setting and a singular contemporary home designed by George Donovan. Hickory Springs offers ultimate privacy and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. Framing 12 + acres of rolling country, large windows and glass doors capture glorious views in every direction. The covered stone entry overlooks and expansive lawn sloping to a large pond with a rear border of dense woods. Revealing a dramatic interior, the two-story foyer opens to rear wall of glass and a view of the lushly landscaped inground pool. A striking stone interior wall separates the dining room and step-down great room, highlighted by a soaring ceilings, bar area and corner fireplace set in a matching floor to ceiling wall of stone. Pocket doors from the foyer hallway separate the study that includes a half bath. With a row of windows spanning the front and a rear window wall in the breakfast area, the large kitchen is filled with light - as well as plenty of cabinet space and granite countertops. In addition to a center island with vegetable sink and seating area, a serving bar opens to the dining room and a peninsula separates the breakfast area. Built-in appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, LG refrigerator with dispenser, two GE Profile wall oven (microwave, conventional, and convection) and 6-burner gas cooktop. A garden door in the breakfast area leads to a Florida room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and a glass door to the pool. Adjacent to the kitchen a hallway provides access to a second half bath, large pantry closet, garage and separate mud room with sink, tool wall, and built-in cabinetry. Completing the first floor, the thoughtfully designed master suite includes an office with built-in desk and storage cabinetry and laundry room with sink, cabinetry with folding shelf and built-in ironing board. The master bedroom, highlighted by a tray ceiling and rear window wall with French doors opening to the deck and pool, includes two walk-in closets with built-in storage. A cathedral ceiling ceiling enhances a stunning bath with at travertine marble stall rain shower, double mirrored vanity with serpentine stone, compartmented toilet and corner whirlpool tub with windowed surround. The second floor features a gallery overlooking the great room in addition to three bedrooms. An ensuite bedroom with greenhouse window contains a full bath with skylight and tub/shower. Another bedroom and an office/bedroom feature a captivating view of the pond, They share a full bath with skylight and stall shower. The basement includes a finished game room and extensive storage area. And, a new expanded septic has just been completed. Horses welcome - the fenced pasture and a two- stall barn with water and electric await new residents. Bucks County Horse Park is a short drive away. This unique offering, featuring Central Bucks Blue Ribbon Schools and a gorgeous setting on a scenic historic road, is located between Doylestown and New Hope, minutes from boutique shopping and dining, and easily accessible to New York and Philadelphia.