216 Merwinsburg Road

Effort, PA 18330

$1,850,000
Price
3,142,854 / 72.15
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Paradise-Found! Rare is it that such a large piece of awe-inspiring land (72+ preserved acres) w/ unrivaled views & a masterfully crafted home comes on the market in North-East PA. Welcome to the recently created B & B, Chestnuthill Countryside Manor, also home to Pohopoco Creek Alpacas. A 2400’ paved driveway leads to a private oasis. 6400’ French-inspired stone estate with 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, 4 car garage, in-ground heated pool & 6 stall barn. A private setting w/ stunning views...Paradise-Found! Rare is it that such a large piece of awe-inspiring land (72+ preserved acres) w/ unrivaled views & a masterfully crafted home comes on the market in North-East PA. Welcome to the recently created B & B, Chestnuthill Countryside Manor, also home to Pohopoco Creek Alpacas. A 2400’ paved driveway leads to a private oasis. 6400’ French-inspired stone estate with 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, 4 car garage, in-ground heated pool & 6 stall barn. A private setting w/ stunning views seen from just about every window. An impressive entry w/ massive double French doors sets the stage for the magnificence of this home. The foyer is spacious and has a spiral wooden staircase w/ wrought iron banisters. It opens to a dramatic great-room w/ timber rafters complementing a soaring tongue & groove ceiling. A 2-story stone fireplace flanked by built-in stone log huts, porcelain tiled floors & arched windows complete this large room. Adjacent is a unique polygon room w/ a rustic log & plaster wet-bar cleverly incorporated into this perfect entertainment space. A near-by 1/2 bath has a beautiful mural & nice fixtures. Gourmet custom kitchen w/ radiant heat Terracotta tile floors, granite counter tops, tile backsplashes & a walk-in pantry. Viking stove, double ovens & a Subzero refrigerator. Formal DR. Office w/ custom wood paneling & a decorative mosaic design. Sumptuous & private master suite w/ balcony. Perfect for a vineyard, orchard, horse farm. Utterly spectacular!
  1. Listed by Cindy Stys • C.S. Equestrian & Country Prop

Property Details for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Area
Chestnuthill Twp
Sub division
Not in Development
LISTING UPDATED: 09/21/2024 01:46 PM

Property Details for 216 Merwinsburg Road

StatusAvailable
MLS #739076
Days on Market208
Taxes$25,918 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm / General
Year Built2002
Lot Size72.15 AC
CountyMonroe County

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Building Information for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Lot Size72.15 AC

Property Information for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 209 South from Stroudsburg, right on Route 115 at split. Left on Merwinsburg Rd, Driveway on right just before barn with green roof.
  • School District: Pleasant Valley
Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Built In
  • Garage Spaces: 4
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Lehigh Valley MLS
  • County Taxes: $3,245.60
  • Municipal Taxes: $1,974.79
  • School Taxes: $20,286.26
  • Total Taxes: $25,917.61
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Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 72.15
  • APN: 02623900559239
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Topography: Level, Rolling
  • Zoning Code: RR & GC
Property and Assessments
  • County Assessment: $816,030.00
  • Dwelling: 2 Story, Stone
  • Property SubType Category: General
  • Square Footage Source: Estimated
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well-Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Buildings: Barn, Horse Barn
  • MainBarn: Box Stall
  • Type of Farm: General, Horse
Interior Features
  • Heat Type: Oil
  • Total Room Count: 18
  • Total Rooms: 11
Room 1
  • Room Description 1: Great Room with dramatic timber rafters
  • Room Length 1: 31.8
  • Room Level 1: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
  • Room Width 1: 22.1
Room 2
  • Room Description 2: gourmet cooking area
  • Room Length 2: 25.6
  • Room Level 2: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 2: Kitchen
  • Room Width 2: 13.7
Room 3
  • Room Description 3: Terra Cotta tiles
  • Room Length 3: 20.7
  • Room Level 3: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 3: Eating Area
  • Room Width 3: 11.6
Room 4
  • Room Description 4: formal
  • Room Length 4: 15.0
  • Room Level 4: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 4: Dining Room
  • Room Width 4: 17.0
Room 5
  • Room Description 5: Game room polygon shape rm w/ wetbar
  • Room Length 5: 21.7
  • Room Level 5: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 5: Rec Room
  • Room Width 5: 16.1
Room 6
  • Room Description 6: beautiful mural on wall
  • Room Length 6: 9.2
  • Room Level 6: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 6: Half Bathroom
  • Room Width 6: 6.0
Room 7
  • Room Description 7: Office w/ custom wood panels on walls
  • Room Length 7: 18.0
  • Room Level 7: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 7: Den Study Office
  • Room Width 7: 17.0
Room 8
  • Room Description 8: rustic log & plaster wetbar
  • Room Length 8: 10.3
  • Room Level 8: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 8: Other Room
  • Room Width 8: 6.2
Room 9
  • Room Description 9: dramatic entry
  • Room Length 9: 22.2
  • Room Level 9: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 9: Foyer Area
  • Room Width 9: 16.8
Room 10
  • Room Description 10: sumptuous master suite
  • Room Length 10: 21.9
  • Room Level 10: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 10: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width 10: 16.1
Room 11
  • Room Description 11: 2 large walk-in closets
  • Room Length 11: 16.1
  • Room Level 11: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 11: Master Bathroom
  • Room Width 11: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Length 12: 15.1
  • Room Level 12: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 12: Bedroom
  • Room Width 12: 15.0
Room 13
  • Room Length 13: 25.5
  • Room Level 13: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 13: Bedroom
  • Room Width 13: 11.3
Room 14
  • Room Length 14: 15.1
  • Room Level 14: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 14: Bedroom
  • Room Width 14: 15.8
Room 15
  • Room Length 15: 15.0
  • Room Level 15: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 15: Bedroom
  • Room Width 15: 12.0
Room 16
  • Room Length 16: 8.0
  • Room Level 16: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 16: Laundry/Mud Room
  • Room Width 16: 8.0
Room 17
  • Room Length 17: 16.0
  • Room Level 17: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 17: Full Bathroom
  • Room Width 17: 6.0
Room 18
  • Room Length 18: 12.0
  • Room Level 18: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 18: Full Bathroom
  • Room Width 18: 5.6

Property History for 216 Merwinsburg Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Taxable ValueLand$147,230Additions$768,640Total$915,870
Tax Record2024$5,617 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt6,628 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,628 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,115,847 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002ZoningRRCountyMONROEAPN02.13.1.30Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 216 Merwinsburg Road

This home is within Pleasant Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pleasant Valley El School
PublicK to 2

Pleasant Valley Intrmd School
Public3 to 5

Pleasant Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pleasant Valley High School
Public9 to 12

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216 Merwinsburg Road is a 72.15 ac of land for sale in Effort, PA 18330. This property was listed for sale on June 3, 2024 by C.S. Equestrian & Country Prop, it's currently listed at $1,850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 208 days and was last sold on November 8, 2013. This listing's school district is Pleasant Valley School District. Nearby schools include Pleasant Valley El School, Pleasant Valley Intrmd School and Pleasant Valley Middle School. 216 Merwinsburg Road is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 6,400 sqft 72.15 ac of land built in 2002 on a 3,142,854 sq. ft. / 72.15 acres lot.

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