Calling all of those "old-home enthusiasts" who love to restore historic-era homes to their past glory! Built somewhere between 1820 and 1840, this charming stone farmhouse is the pallet you have been looking for where you can create your masterpiece. The home is situated on a stunning 4.96 lot that is partially open, where fruit trees were a few short years ago producing bushels of fresh peaches and apples, while the rest of the lot is a gorgeous wooded paradise where deer, turkey and other wildlife call home. The Little Manatawny Creek even briefly crosses across the lot on its northernmost corner. The original 35'6" X 22' footprint of the home features a gorgeous field-stone exterior that was professionally re-pointed just last year at the cost of $14,000. The window wells are almost two feet deep adding to the that original "farm-house feel". The Summer Kitchen lay to the rear of the home and still includes the large fireplace where meals were once prepared over an open fire, and the bake oven is still accessible in the back of the fireplace. In this room, it is easy to envision a tree adorned for the holidays with its twinkling lights providing a classic ambiance guaranteed to enhance the spirit from within. At one point a breezeway was constructed to connect the two original sections of the home together. During the early ownership of the current seller, an additional room was added for the current owner's print shop. Local artist Alan Boyer created note cards, calendars and prints of his paintings of local historic buildings and covered bridges. Those floors are heavily reinforced to accommodate the heavy printer and cutter that once occupied the room. This space has plenty of windows and would make a great home office, hobby room, or playroom. Back to the main home, there is a spacious Living Room that has a stone fireplace that was converted to be fueled by propane gas. French doors lead into the Dining Area and Kitchen where an abundance of cabinet and counter space can be found. Here, frequent Oley Fair Baking champion Anna Boyer created pies, cakes, cookies and other confections that landed her many red, blue and yellow ribbons for her baking excellence. As you venture upstairs, you will find three generously sized bedrooms and a modern bath. Attic storage is provided above. Ruscombmanor Township is situated in the much desired Oley Valley School District, and the Oley Valley locale is nationally recognized as one of the most historically preserved rural areas in the country, teeming with beautiful farmlands and well preserved farm houses. This home is looking for that special new owner who has the vision and desire to restore it to its former period feel...is that you?
Sold for $320,000 on 01/18/24
$320,000
116 Bull Rd, Oley, PA 19547
3beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
4.96 Acres Lot
$406,900 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$2,110 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 22, 2024 at 05:26am
Listed by:
Daniel O'Brien 610-670-2770,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Kevin Snyder, 5020826
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2036302
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Drain,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Brick, Stone, Wood Burning, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista
Lot
- Size: 4.96 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Irregular Lot, Level, Wooded, Rear Yard, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 76533903235701
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Oley
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: RUSCOMBMANOR TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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