Description
Beautiful hillside family homestead located in Lower Alsace Township, Berks Co. This property features three homes; a Stone house, a frame farm house and a 300 year old log cabin, with a combined total of over 4,000 sq ft of living space, 9 bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms! The homes are complimented by a large pond, several barns, a spring house, summer kitchen, greenhouses, and many various outbuildings & sheds. This historical property goes back to the 1700+GGs. In 1863 the property became a winery and vineyard. Remnants still remain throughout the farm as a reminder of its rich history. The original wine press still exists in tact along with numerous memorabilia and a wine cellar. The property was transitioned in the mid 1900+GGs from a winery to a commercial/retail floral farm, where it also functioned as a wedding venue. The secluded location is nestled privately on a hill with panoramic views of the valley below, yet very close to shopping and highways. The Stone house features a 1st floor kitchen with built in cabinets, dining room, living room, sunroom overlooking the valley and full bathroom along with laundry room. This home features hardwood flooring, deep window sills and all appliances are included: dishwasher/fridge/electric range/washer/dryer. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, full bath with adjacent multipurpose room. The walk out basement has a bathroom, and historical stone wine cellar. Two 275 gallon oil tanks for hot water oil (hot water) furnace w/a propane back up furnace. Electric water heater, 200 amp service & separate septic system. The Frame farmhouse with metal roof (22 Wolters Ln) features 1st floor eat in kitchen, pantry & laundry room, dining room, large living room, full bathroom & Large porch. 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Staircase to full attic. Basement has two 275 gallon oil tanks for oil hot air furnace. It also has a coal burner, coal room, 200 amp service & electric hot water heater. The home also has a garage & its own septic system. Sitting beside the farmhouse is the log cabin over 300 years old and is the original house to the property. It features a large wood fireplace in the living room, small kitchen, full bath and 1 bedroom. It also has a small deck, back up propane heater, electric water heater and its own septic. All three homes share water from the natural spring. The property is surrounded by several hundreds acres of protected land. These outdoor recreation areas have miles of horseback riding, mountain bike, & hiking trails. They all connect to area like Antietam Lake Park, which is surrounded by 643 acres. This is a very unique property , bring your ideas, your animals, and the entire family and/or business ideas! You must see to appreciate .The farm is easily accessed from major roads and highways. Centrally located in Pennsylvania an hour west of Philadelphia and less than an hour to major cities such as Allentown, Harrisburg & Lancaster.
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4BEDS
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17.64ACRES
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2BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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1,560SQFT
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$513$/SQFT
Description
Beautiful hillside family homestead located in Lower Alsace Township, Berks Co. This property features three homes; a Stone house, a frame farm house and a 300 year old log cabin, with a combined total of over 4,000 sq ft of living space, 9 bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms! The homes are complimented by a large pond, several barns, a spring house, summer kitchen, greenhouses, and many various outbuildings & sheds. This historical property goes back to the 1700+GGs. In 1863 the property became a winery and vineyard. Remnants still remain throughout the farm as a reminder of its rich history. The original wine press still exists in tact along with numerous memorabilia and a wine cellar. The property was transitioned in the mid 1900+GGs from a winery to a commercial/retail floral farm, where it also functioned as a wedding venue. The secluded location is nestled privately on a hill with panoramic views of the valley below, yet very close to shopping and highways. The Stone house features a 1st floor kitchen with built in cabinets, dining room, living room, sunroom overlooking the valley and full bathroom along with laundry room. This home features hardwood flooring, deep window sills and all appliances are included: dishwasher/fridge/electric range/washer/dryer. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, full bath with adjacent multipurpose room. The walk out basement has a bathroom, and historical stone wine cellar. Two 275 gallon oil tanks for hot water oil (hot water) furnace w/a propane back up furnace. Electric water heater, 200 amp service & separate septic system. The Frame farmhouse with metal roof (22 Wolters Ln) features 1st floor eat in kitchen, pantry & laundry room, dining room, large living room, full bathroom & Large porch. 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Staircase to full attic. Basement has two 275 gallon oil tanks for oil hot air furnace. It also has a coal burner, coal room, 200 amp service & electric hot water heater. The home also has a garage & its own septic system. Sitting beside the farmhouse is the log cabin over 300 years old and is the original house to the property. It features a large wood fireplace in the living room, small kitchen, full bath and 1 bedroom. It also has a small deck, back up propane heater, electric water heater and its own septic. All three homes share water from the natural spring. The property is surrounded by several hundreds acres of protected land. These outdoor recreation areas have miles of horseback riding, mountain bike, & hiking trails. They all connect to area like Antietam Lake Park, which is surrounded by 643 acres. This is a very unique property , bring your ideas, your animals, and the entire family and/or business ideas! You must see to appreciate .The farm is easily accessed from major roads and highways. Centrally located in Pennsylvania an hour west of Philadelphia and less than an hour to major cities such as Allentown, Harrisburg & Lancaster.
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