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Listing description

La Maison Noire is a bespoke luxury estate conceived as a celebration of nature, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Set within a private farm landscape just 70 minutes from Manhattan and 60 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, the property unfolds as a collection of architecturally distinct structures connected by gardens, meadows, and winding estate roads. The personal residence of Patrick Pastella and Kanitha Burns, founders of PASTELLA | BURNS, the estate was envisioned without compromise as a once-in-a-generation retreat where design, landscape, and hospitality exist in perfect harmony. The property encompasses a modern primary residence featuring a private wellness spa, sauna, wet room, media room, and expansive entertaining spaces; an 18th-century stone farmhouse with luxury guest accommodations, wine cellar, and martini lounge; a historic carriage house and well house; a contemporary garage pavilion with a private office suite; a dramatic timber whiskey barn complemented by a fire-cooking outdoor kitchen and sunken lounge; and a resort-style pool framed by a lush garden courtyard. La Maison Noire is offered fully furnished, including every custom-designed REVERIE interior, fixture, furnishing, and signature element created exclusively for the estate. Further distinguishing the property is its extraordinary level of craftsmanship and customization. Nearly every interior detail, including wall paneling, flooring, kitchens, vanities, built-in furnishings, doors, steelwork, lighting, and bespoke furniture, was conceived and fabricated specifically for La Maison Noire in collaboration with REVERIE. More than a residence, La Maison Noire is a private sanctuary thoughtfully curated to create an experience unlike any other, a place where exceptional design, natural beauty, and meaningful gathering come together as one. Living Space Summary: New Main Luxury Residence with spa, gym, media room 6600 sq ft, Renovated Historic Stone House Guest Residence, lounge, bar, wine cellar 1600 sq ft, New Detached Studio Garage Finished office/studio above garage 660 sq ft, Renovated Historic Timber Barn, hospitality space, outdoor kitchen 6600 sq ft, Renovated Historic Stone Carriage House structure and storage 400 sq ft, Historic Stone Well House 200 sq ft. This totals 15,460 sq ft.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6 full · 3 half
Living area
15,460 sq ft
Heating
Zoned, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Contemporary
Year built
2026

Lot & parking

Lot size
7.4 acres (322,344 sq ft)
Garage
3 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$1,067
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABU2124412
County
Bucks County
School district
Council Rock
Days on NookLocal
60 days

Interior features

Fireplace
1
Fireplace type
Wood
Basement
Full
Levels
3
Accessibility
None
Security
Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System

Exterior & construction

Construction
Mixed
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior features
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
Patio & porch
Patio(s), Terrace

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Propane - Leased
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Propane
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage
Garage type
Oversized
Total spaces
3

Community

Subdivision
NON AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
CM

Included in the sale

Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 23, 2026Listed for sale$16,500,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$13,196 / year

$1,100 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$13,683

-3.6% at current rates

School tax

COUNCIL ROCK · 144.90 mills (2025-26)

$10,954

County tax

Bucks County · 29.65 mills (2026)

$2,242

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $75,600, well below the ~$924,000 its asking price implies at Bucks County's common level ratio (5.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $148,086/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($75,600, 1972 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Bucks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$3,300,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$88,738/mo

Principal & interest
$82,826
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,100
Home insurance (est.)
$4,813

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Council Rock

Academic index
77.1/100
Graduation rate
97.8%
PSSA ELA proficient
68.8%
PSSA Math proficient
67.9%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Bucks County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Bucks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which United Real Estate Strive 212 participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT

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