Wow! Is the word that describes this beautifully designed home full of character and charm at every turn. Set on just under two private and peaceful acres, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature all year long. As you wind your way home through the countryside, your cares will slip away as you step inside this unique home filled with elements of stone, wood, and brick throughout. Stone walkway leading to your covered brick patio welcomes you and your guests. Enjoy any morning or evening from here as you peer into the forest of tall trees and ferns. As you enter, you will be greeted by beautiful wood timbers and brick wall, which centers this home offering passive warmth on those chilly nights from your woodstove. Southern exposure compliments everything, while the bank style construction helps cool things down in the summer. Family and dining rooms offer large glass doors giving you beautiful views all year long. Kitchen and dining area is filled with brick and wood accents along with exposed wood beam ceiling. Plenty of counterspace and built in wooden desk add to functionality and charm. Living room features beautiful hardwood floors and exposed brick wall. First floor powder room and laundry complete the main level. Ascend to the upper level on the floating wooden staircase. Here you will find beautiful hardwood floors throughout, along with exposed wood beam ceilings. Four spacious bedrooms, including one with an outside exit for your personal needs. Primary suite offers like new walk in glass shower and walk in closet. Take the stairs to the attic giving you plenty of storage space along with walk up attic over the garage too. Attached side entry garage keeps you out of the elements all year long. Plenty of outdoor parking space for your trailer too. Enjoy the outdoors including all the birds and four-legged friends who will visit every day. This beautiful home and property is the private oasis you have been dreaming of. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Sold for $495,000 on 09/19/24
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$495,000
205 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
4beds
2,592sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.88 Acres Lot
$523,000 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,766 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 20, 2024 at 08:31am
Listed by:
Jeff Martin 610-207-8474,
Century 21 Gold
Bought with:
Mike Dragotta, RS320725
Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2044702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Passive Solar, Wood Stove, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen Island, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Wood Ceilings, Wood Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Heavy Duty, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Corner, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,592
- Total interior livable area: 2,592 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,592
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 1.88 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Rear Yard, Rural, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 59546200644862
- Zoning: CONS
- Zoning description: Conservation
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Block, Blown-In Insulation, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Masonry, Stick Built, Stone, Wood Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mertztown
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
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