254 Stuart Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015

Homes like this don’t come on the market often! Extraordinary custom log home built in 1993 with a thoughtfully designed secondary residence addition completed in 1997, offering flexible multi-generational living or private guest accommodations. Every area of this home highlights the superior condition and maintenance the owners have put into it over the years. The main log home showcases a vaulted great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, rich wood finishes, and abundant natural light. This home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The front bedroom features access to a charming balcony overlooking the front yard and direct views of the South Mountain. The second bedroom on the main floor has a fun loft and exterior access to a covered porch and a raised deck for lounging. An open staircase leads to the private primary suite with a walk-in closet and a beautifully finished bath featuring a tiled walk-in shower and modern double-bowl vanity. The primary bedroom overlooks the great room and an interior balcony overlooking the massive dining room. The handcrafted kitchen, designed by a local cabinetmaker, features extensive glass-fronted cabinetry, a large granite island with a prep sink, dual refrigerators, and a bay box window overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds with a decorative fountain. The lower level provides additional living space, including a family room with a potbelly stove, a full bath, and a laundry area. Both homes are seamlessly connected by an expansive shared dining room highlighted by a striking two-sided fireplace. Step inside the secondary residence, a traditional-style home with its own private entrance, featuring a cathedral-style living room, kitchen, dining area, and half bath on the main level. The upper level offers a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet, a full bath with a soaking tub, and an impressive dressing and vanity area. The basement of this home has a storage room and a large additional living space with a laundry area. Take in the backyard view from the deck accessed from this home's dining area. A wraparound porch extends across three sides of the home, providing multiple seating areas to enjoy the surrounding landscape and views of South Mountain. The property sits on 1.21 acres, with stunning views and a rural setting. Additional features include a two-car garage, separate electric meters, a laundry chute, private entrances for both homes, and a transferable solar panel system. -