36 Hemlock Ln, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Endless Opportunities for Tranquil, Easy Living Await - Enjoy your own nature retreat! Centrally located 2 hours West of New York, 1.5 hours North of Philadelphia, and 1 hour East of Harrisburg, this home provides easy commuting to urban outings, while returning home to a masterful oasis filled with comforting hues of hardwood floors and enviable vistas - enticing Buyers to unwind and set down their bags and cares from the day's adventures. Offering 360 degrees of picturesque panoramic views of meadowlands, forestry, wildlife, and wood-lined trails, this French Country estate is beautifully situated on extensive acreage approached from a quarter mile private driveway. Meticulously designed by architect Jack Arnold and custom built by an expert Pennsylvania Dutch craftsman, the first floor features a perfectly appointed Great Room with 23ft.soaring vaulted ceilings, a floor to ceiling hand-stacked brick fireplace, and a custom cherry wet bar framed in granite. The Great Room flows graciously into a spacious Den highlighting a light-filled picture window, 15 ft vaulted ceilings, and custom millwork built-in shelving. Overlooking the Dining and Family rooms sits an expansive Chef's kitchen, offering an abundance of cabinetry and storage, a large center island with granite countertops and barstool seating, and top-of- the-line appliances - inspiring to any gourmet Chef and entertainer! A butler's pantry is located off the kitchen providing additional custom cabinetry, a supplementary walk-in pantry, and a built-in wine refrigerator. Emanating warmth from the bucolic setting seen outdoors, the first floor Primary suite greets you with a private office space and dual fireplace, a sizable bedroom boasting custom cherry wood beams and an exceptional built-in closet, and ensuite bathroom equipped with a large whirlpool bath, dual vanities, and walk in shower. An elegant cascading cherry staircase with rod iron railings leads to the 2nd level where a private Junior suite features an impressive all custom tile bath, and a large walk-in closet. Two additional spacious bedrooms, each with a private dressing area, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom complete this level. An Au-Pair or In-Law suite is sited over a wide-reaching, attached 3 car garage, where Guest space spares no limits and storage space abounds! Additional details: All bedrooms have well planned closets and storage, huge walk in Cedar closet, first floor with radiant floor heating provided by dual heating sources, slate style roof and stone exterior, 2x6 framing, skim coated plaster walls, Stained glass door transoms, wide plank Cherry floors, lower level with dual interior/exterior access.