If you're looking for a property with history and character, this will fit the bill. Located on the back side of South Mountain on a partially wooded eight acre lot, this property would be perfect as a weekend getaway, artist studio, or historic home. Originally a one story log structure, the property was purchased by Joseph Hendel whose family owned a large hat manufacturing business. The Hendels hired a local architect who added the 2nd story, designed with half timber construction known as fachwerk as a summer residence and named the property "Hendel Manor". The main floor consists of a wide center hall with front entrance door along with a door at the back leading into the rear yard. The adjoining living room features beamed ceiling, working wood fireplace, and plenty of windows with working wood shutters. The kitchen area features a peaked ceiling along with a door to a side porch. Upstairs you'll find a large walk thru room, big enough to use as a bedroom or sitting room. There is also a spacious private room. Of note- this historic property has never had any indoor plumbing for a bathroom or a central heating system, as it was primarily used as a summer residence. The property does have the acreage for a septic system along with expansion of the original structure. The property also features a shed for equipment and, small stream towards the back of the lot, and a spacious yard for entering.
Sold
$300,000
1025 Laurel Ridge Rd, Denver, PA 17517
2beds
0baths
1,177sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
8.30 Acres lot
$407,800 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 17, 2023 at 07:32am
Listed by:
Chris Miller 610-413-0323,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Scott Gingrich, RM424704
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2038260

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Log Walls
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,177
- Total interior livable area: 1,177 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,177
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8.30 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Wooded, Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0905749600000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: No Sewer System, No Septic System
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Denver
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: WEST COCALICO TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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