Historic home for sale in York, Pennsylvania
Mid 19th Century, PA German Farm, built by Jacob Bear in 1860-61. Painstakingly restored and updated to provide the most modern conveniences without detracting from its charm. Set on 2.81 acres in northern York County, it is a quick commute to major arteries. Sprawling countryside views can be seen from the property. Totally renovated between 2004 and 2008, the home still features the original horse-hair plastered walls, original wavy glass windows, restored original random width pine floors; exposed beams in a new Yorktowne cherry kitchen; two functioning fireplaces; a walk-out basement with cold cellar; date stone on the front of the home; and more. Attached to the farmhouse is the family room which is the original 1700s log dwelling where the family lived while the barn was being built. New hot water baseboard heat and boiler, central air, electric, hot water heater, sewer line.
Several outbuildings are located on the property including a stone Sweitzer barn, which was built in 1860. Built with large quoins, the barn's able walls consist of rough-cut stones laid in regular courses. The barn's most notable feature is its brick diaper work. Rectangles of brick placed at intervals in the stone walls provide the structure ventilation. In the peak of the northeastern gable is a round-arch brick vent with two small round-arc openings. Other buildings include a tractor barn, stone ice house, stable, chicken coop/hog pen, implement shed, silo, and outhouse. The farm is shown on a framed 1863 canvas map of York County and currently hangs on the kitchen wall. It does convey with the home.
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Property Details
Location:
York, Pennsylvania
Price: $ 349,900
Year Built: 1860
Square Feet: 2346
Levels: 2.5
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Garage: 4+ Car Detached Garage
Zoning: Residential
Acreage: 2.81
MLS: 21011752
Contact Agent
Kim Moyer
CENTURY 21 Heritage Realty
#1 Waterford Professional Center
York, Pennsylvania 17402
717-757-9487 - Office
717-577-6077 - Cell
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