JIM VENEMA

Description

Set in the rolling hills of Andrews Bridge Hunt country on the border between Chester and Lancaster Counties, this 124-acre private estate provides presence and serenity. Enjoy the quiet luxury of a gated entrance surrounded by lush woodland, which opens to an expansive compound. The custom-built Tidewater design Main House features beautiful custom hardware and lighting, and three ensuite bedrooms. The main level boasts a two-story foyer, formal dining room, living room with walk in fireplace, breakfast area, custom kitchen, butler pantry and everyday entrance. The lower level of the home features a family room with wet bar, an office and an exercise room that is currently being used as a fourth bedroom. The first floor includes a gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, dining room and gracious living room with French doors that open to a flagstone covered porch which extends the length of the house. A four-bay heated garage is also attached to the house. The Main House is strategically situated on the property for sweeping views of the pond, spring house, pastures, fields and woodlands. For entertaining, a heated pool and pool house with a wet bar and full bathroom are located to the side of the home. Just over the crest of the hill with its own driveway is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath guest cottage, next to an insulated barn. The 50X100 ft equestrian barn has been converted to an entertainment barn, which includes a kitchen area, 5 box stalls and powder room. The equipment barn is 30X125 ft with 9 bays; two bays are enclosed with heat and A/C, a third bay is being used as an office. Pasture and three paddocks comprise approximately 10 acres with run-in sheds, feeders and automatic waterers. Previous owner had ¼ mile training track which grass has grown into sand and could be refreshed. Approximately 15 acres are currently in fields. You will not tire of exploring this magnificent property, with miles of groomed trails through the woods and along the fields, and a picnic area on the Octorara Creek frontage. In addition to the front entrance, there is a 6/10-mile rear drive that meanders through the woods. Property is under the Lancaster Farm Land Trust Easement and Act 319. Call Agent for multiple homesite possibilities.

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