536 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522

A DELIGHTFUL HOBBYISTS PLAYGROUND ON 1.71 ACRES! EXPANSIVE, quality HORST custom-built Ranch home W/ FULL IN-LAW QUARTERS, on 1.71 acre wooded rural lot with adorable small 3 story bank barn. MAIN FLOOR: The homes' highlight is the gorgeous knotty pine wood Post & Beam cathedral ceiling addition post & Yellow pine floors calls attention to the charming Breakfast Nook & Sitting area AND includes an 8-person Hot tub Spa/Sunroom w/ Windows overlooking delightful back yard! The Foyer welcomes you w/ real Atglen stone floor opening to the large formal living room w/ bay window & bright formal dining room w/ corner hutch. the CUSTOM Oak Kitchen demonstrates LOTS of counter space & cabinetry w/ a special sized cabinet for a Kitchen Aid Mixer, Built-in Jenn Air Cooktop w/ extra grill, griddle! The attached built-in breakfast island affords seating for 4-6 & great work space. The family room features a beautiful wall of Atglen stone fireplace & very unique built-in Dbl Oven w/ rotisserie, built-in bookshelves & cabinets for convenient desk area. The Main floor grants 2 master bedrooms, a guest bedroom (each bedroom has oak hardwood under carpets) & 2 full baths. The central vac for both floors makes cleaning a breeze! This SPACIOUS HOME gives you 2540 SF main floor w/ an additional 2500 SF Finished L/L for a total of 5,000+SF living space! FINISHED LOWER LEVEL: With a Full In-Law Apartment & walk out daylight w/ multiple entrances including the Hot Tub addition. The in-law area features 2 bedroom 2.5 bath, Dining/Living room w/brick wall fireplace, kitchen, laundry, craft room, office, wall of closets, storage room and rec room! Heated floors in L/L Dining area, Hot tub room, changing room next to hot tub. Utilities are a dream w/ quality Vanguard Man bloc Water manifolds in basement & garage and Heat Manifolds. The buried & owned 1,000 propane tank makes for economical and toasty warm heat! EXTERIOR: LOCALLY QUARRIED ATGLEN STONE, WOOD & VINYL SIDING. OVSZ 2 CAR GARAGE w/extra turnaround drive for parking & additional parking in rear of lot. CHARMING & DELIGHTFUL 3 story 30X20 Bank Barn, insulated w/ 220v electric & water + separate septic tank (not hooked up), 2nd story I Hip roof allows for extra interior spaces. (The back side Retaining wall needs work.) Could be finished for apartment, or a child's enchanted playhouse, workshop, a painter or writers nook or a barn for horse or animals, use your imagination! Enjoy overlooking your own private wooded lot from the Lo maintenance Composite Deck & concrete patio w/ lovely small Koi pond & landscaped gardens. Shared side yard lane accesses the barn & EXTRA parking. Side parking and back entrance for private in-law quarter entrance. Rural setting backs to a neighbors small hobby farmette w/ goats, chickens, geese & is located just minutes outside Ephrata and quick access to 222/turnpike, shopping & amenities Historic Ephrata offers. Do not miss the extensive list of amenities in the document section!!! PLEASE EXCUSE the clutter! Seller is working trying to pack and get rid of 60 years of accumulation!