Historic farm in West Greene County, nearly 45 acres,
with huge spring-fed pond for fishing, boating, dependable watering of
livestock and gardens, 3-story wood barn, and 16-room authentic 1800’s
house with newer kitchen and master bedroom/bath addition.
Four BR, 3-1/2
bath, front parlor, den, laundry, kitchen with family room/dining, LR, screened
porch and elegant front entryway with curved staircase.
Hand-cut stone fireplace in central LR
with Vermont Casting catalytic stove provides cozy heat and acres of hardwoods
provide self-sufficient living.
Gas fireplaces in front parlor and upstairs BR. Downstairs BR and bath is handicap
accessible; upstairs Master Bath has huge soaking tub.
Open kitchen |
House works well for family gatherings, workshops and has operated as a B&B for 8 years.
Open kitchen has planning center and butcher block center island, house has new water heater (AO Smith), refinished original white oak hardwood floors and wall-to-wall carpet in the Master Suite, all new e-windows and 3 e-doors installed 2010. Well insulated and rarely needs whole house A.C. with summer cross breezes. Major portion of roof replaced in 2011 and utility bills are extremely low.
Master suite |
Hand-cut stone fireplace |
Beautiful High Quality Warm Water Fishing stream (House Run) borders southern edge of property and largest portion of farm is situated across from PA State Game Lands. There are several acres of rich bottom land for crops, home vegetable gardens or summer sweet corn.
Family room |
Approximately 1-acre pond has dock, rowboat and
excellent fishing (catfish, perch, crappy, bass). Stone retaining wall borders back of the house, with kitchen
herb garden, and orchard behind.
Two vegetable gardens, one with established asparagus bed.
Approximately half the farm is under fencing with the remainder left in mixed hardwoods, (cherry, black walnut, locust, maple, poplar and more) and partially open savannah that could be cleared for more pasture. Total acreage is 44.89 acres. West Greene School District. Lovely hikes all over the property, with picnics down by the stream and evening dinners by the pond.
Approximately half the farm is under fencing with the remainder left in mixed hardwoods, (cherry, black walnut, locust, maple, poplar and more) and partially open savannah that could be cleared for more pasture. Total acreage is 44.89 acres. West Greene School District. Lovely hikes all over the property, with picnics down by the stream and evening dinners by the pond.
Beautiful sun and moon rises over the ridge. |
PRICE: Please call
ADDRESS: 1841 Bristoria Rd., Holbrook, PA 15341
DIRECTIONS: West
on Rte 21 to South 18. Three miles
to Holbrook, turn right on Bristoria Rd., farm is 1.5 miles from turnoff.
CONTACT: Sandra L. Brown, 724.499.5680;
cell: 412.260.9006
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