Fountainville is a crossroads village where Route 313 (Swamp Road) meets Ferry Road. Three townships meet here: Doylestown, New Britain, and Plumstead. The ZIP code is 18923. Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena sit just to the west.
Many Fountainville homes have stood for generations. Old stone houses and farm properties are part of the landscape. When owners decide to downsize, LiteMovers helps them sort a lifetime of belongings and move to a smaller place.
A Village Named for an Inn
The village took its name from the Fountain Inn. It was a two-story stone building on the east corner of the crossroads. Its sign showed a fountain, and water from a large spring was piped to the building. The inn closed as a hotel in 1857 and became a private home.
A post office opened here in 1875. Artesian wells once flowed in the neighborhood, sometimes rising above the ground. That history of stone buildings and spring water still shapes the older homes around the crossroads.
Moving Out of an Older Stone or Farm Property
Stone homes are solid, but they can be tough to move out of. Thick walls mean deep window wells and narrow door openings. Old additions often join at odd angles, with a step up or down between rooms.
- ✓We measure doorways and stair turns before we pick up a single piece.
- ✓Heavy pieces like hutches and armoires get extra pads and a planned exit route.
- ✓We protect old wood floors and stone thresholds with runners and corner guards.
- ✓Barns, sheds, and workshops get their own sorting and loading plan.
Farm properties add another layer. Decades of tools, equipment, and keepsakes can fill a barn or outbuilding. We help you decide what goes, what stays, and what gets donated.
A Downsizing Plan That Starts Early
Downsizing works best with a few weeks of lead time. A smaller home or apartment simply cannot hold everything from a farmhouse. Sorting first saves you from paying to move items you will not keep.
| Category | Where it usually goes |
|---|---|
| Furniture that fits the new floor plan. | Moves with you, placed by room on delivery day. |
| Family heirlooms and keepsakes. | Passed to relatives or held in storage for now. |
| Usable items you no longer need. | Donated through our donation service. |
| Broken items and old clutter. | Hauled away with our junk removal crew. |
| Valuable antiques and collections. | Reviewed with family before any decision; see our estate items guide. |
Tip for families helping a parent downsize
Make a floor plan of the new home with room sizes. Mark which pieces fit before you start sorting. It turns hard choices into simple yes or no answers.
Our senior moving team works at your parent’s pace. We pack the new home’s items first and set up the bed, kitchen, and bath on arrival. That way the first night feels familiar.
Looking for a smaller home nearby? Our Bucks County senior living directory lists options across the county.
Getting In and Out of the Crossroads
Route 313 runs through Fountainville toward Doylestown. Southeast of the village it meets the Route 611 bypass at a partial interchange. Ferry Road heads northeast toward Danboro and west toward Peace Valley Park.
Many downsizing moves from here stay local. Owners often head to a smaller home near Doylestown, Danboro, or Chalfont. Others move farther, to family out of state or a home in Dublin.
All three townships here are part of the Central Bucks School District. That matters if you are selling to a young family. A clean, empty home before listing day helps it show well, and our pre-listing cleanouts handle that.
LiteMovers is a family-owned mover in business since 2007, serving all of Bucks County. We hold USDOT 2173383 and PA PUC 8916211.
Start Your Fountainville Downsizing Plan
Call us to talk through your home, your timeline, and what you want to keep. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5.
Fountainville Downsizing and Moving FAQs
What township is Fountainville, PA in?
Fountainville sits where three townships meet: Doylestown, New Britain, and Plumstead. The village centers on the crossing of Route 313 (Swamp Road) and Ferry Road. Your township depends on your exact address, so check your deed or tax bill.
How far ahead should I plan a downsizing move from Fountainville?
Start planning six to eight weeks ahead for a downsizing move. That gives you time to sort rooms, offer heirlooms to family, and book donation pickups. Older farm properties with barns or outbuildings may need even more lead time.
Can LiteMovers help sort what to keep, donate, or toss?
Yes, LiteMovers helps you sort belongings into keep, store, donate, and haul-away groups. We then pack what you keep, deliver donations, and remove the rest. You only move the items that fit your new home.
How do you move heavy furniture out of an old stone house?
We measure every doorway and stair turn first, then plan an exit route for each heavy piece. Thick stone walls often mean narrow openings. Pads, runners, and corner guards protect both the furniture and the historic home.
Can I store items while I decide what to keep?
Yes, you can store items while you decide. LiteMovers keeps belongings in sealed wooden vaults at a private warehouse near King of Prussia. The site has 24-hour video surveillance, and each vault has a signed inventory.
Do you move seniors from Fountainville to retirement communities?
Yes, LiteMovers moves seniors from Fountainville homes into apartments, retirement communities, and family homes. We work at a calm pace, unpack essentials first, and set up the bedroom and kitchen. Family members can join the planning by phone.
What affects the cost of a Fountainville downsizing move?
The amount of sorting, packing, and haul-away work affects the cost most. Home size, stairs, and distance to the new home also count. Storage time adds to the total. We review all of these during your free estimate.
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