Take a walk back in time to an incredible property steeped in a rich, well documented history! The Martic Forge Mansion, ca. 1715 - 1815. This home has all of the Pre-Revolution Era charm punctuated by modern amenities! This 7 bedroom 2 bathroom home is situated on 4.3 acres and boasts over 5,400 SF of living space, several fireplaces and much of the original woodwork, including butterfly cabinets in pristine condition. The home offers a main floor bedroom and full bath, formal dining, a spacious kitchen, and a true great room with a grand fireplace. The water for the property is supplied by a fresh water spring pumped from one of the oldest two story spring houses still standing in Pennsylvania! The property also offers a detached tenant/guest house. The tenant house has 2 bedrooms 1 full bath, full kitchen and generous living room offering potential income! The space above the garage is in progress and offers a great space for rec room, man cave, craft room, shop, and offers a full bathroom! The Martoc Creek moves through the property, and is pristine. The former Ironmaster's Mansion can easily become a centerpiece in the community. The property backs up to the Enola Low Grade Trail, and is located in close proximity to the Maryland line. Uses may include wedding venue, private estate, bed and breakfast, fine dining, lodge, antique sales and showroom. The property's illustrious history is well documented with the Lancaster and Conestoga Historic Societies, Historic Preservation Trust and several books. Potential 8th bedroom with privacy violation. The lot by the river belongs to the Lancaster Conservancy but is accessible and used at anytime by the owners of this home only, at anytime.
Sold for $695,000 on 12/30/22
$695,000
1164 Marticville Rd, Pequea, PA 17565
7beds
5,264sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1715
4.3 Acres Lot
$782,200 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$2,816 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 19, 2024 at 07:01pm
Listed by:
Shane Kuhns 717-283-3999,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Chad Hurst
Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2025636

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 217
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Wood Stove, Space Heater, Oil, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Brick, Flue for Stove, Mantel(s), Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,681
- Total interior livable area: 5,264 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,264
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Concrete, Lighted, Private, Detached, Other, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Boat Storage, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
- Body of water: Pequea Creek
Lot
- Size: 4.30 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped, Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 4306551700000
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Georgian,Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Block, Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1715
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Private, Spring
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Pequea
- Subdivision: Martic Forge
- Municipality: MARTIC TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple