Our 15th President, James Buchanan and Revolutionary War Diarist, Christopher Marshall proudly called this their home, and now it can be yours! Truly a rare opportunity, this grand residence at 215 E. Orange Street originally built in 1749 has been thoughtfully remodeled, truly a jewel of Lancaster. Luxury and sophistication exude from this immaculate brick Federal manor perfectly located in the heart of downtown and popular Musser Park, it's an oasis of serenity with all the shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and everything Lancaster City has to offer just steps away. This magnificent historic home features over 7,000 square feet of living space in the main home and carriage house, heated 4 car garage, private fenced in tranquil backyard, heated outdoor walkways, multiple slate verandas and beautiful gardens. The main home features three stories of elegant living with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 6 fireplaces, 2 staircases, elegant crown moldings, built ins, beautiful hardwood floors, and 9' ceilings throughout. The first floor features a living room, family room, immense dining room, kitchen, butler's pantry, beautiful sunroom, front and rear staircases, powder room and three fireplaces. No detail has been missed, the gourmet kitchen features a Thermador gas range, Sub Zero refrigerator, Meile dishwasher, marble & soapstone counters, soft close cabinets by Red Rose of Lititz, butler's pantry and heated floors. The adjoining sunroom offers dazzling views of the tranquil courtyard and carriage house through a wall of windows and French doors that open up to a large slate terrace, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths including the owners suite entered through your private sitting room with two walk-in closets and a cedar closet. The magnificent owners ensuite bath features a gorgeous freestanding soaking tub, oversized glass walk-in shower, two separate vanities and a balcony perfect for enjoying your morning coffee before starting your day. Outdoors, enjoy the beautifully designed tranquil courtyard with Carolina gas lanterns, brick walkways, and several slate verandas. The evening landscape lighting highlights the garden filled with perennials like boxwoods, rhododendron, hydrangea, camelia, and Japanese maples. A winding chevron patterned brick walkway leads you through the gardens to the carriage house with the impressive 4 car heated garage featuring epoxy floors, central vacuum, car wash station with drains, car vacuum station, and car lift. Above the garage is a renovated apartment with a private entrance offering potential and several options to suit your needs. This beautiful apartment features heated floors, central vac system, large family room, full kitchen with a dishwasher, dining area, large bedroom, office/flex space and full bath with walk in glass shower. Designed for gracious living and entertaining, this home is sure to impress. No detail has been overlooked as the driveway and outdoor hardscapes are equipped with a sensor snow melting system to make living here easy. Other features include a shed, copper gutters, first floor surround sound, radiant heating inside and outside, security system and exterior doors and gates with keyless locking system. This home is truly move in ready and is the epitome of luxurious city living steps away from Musser Park and everything Lancaster City has to offer. Make this home yours for the Holidays and unwrap the destiny you've been dreaming of. This is a rare opportunity for such a beautiful, gracious, historic city home, call for your private tour today!
Sold for $1,395,000 on 12/21/22
$1,395,000
215 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602
5beds
4,681sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1749
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,508,300 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$2,873 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2022 at 06:27am
Listed by:
Marilyn R Berger 717-940-1444,
Keller Williams Elite,
Co-Listing Agent: Marilyn R Berger Shank 717-468-0407,
Keller Williams Elite
Bought with:
Mary Tribble, RS158515A
Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2026406

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,681
- Total interior livable area: 4,681 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,681
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Other, Asphalt, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Satellite Dish, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3321692600000
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1749
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: Musser Park
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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