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1851 SAUCON VALLEY RD Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Key Details
Sold Price $3,900,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,139 sqft
Price per Sqft $635
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1003908163
Sold Date 05/05/16
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,139
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1965
Annual Tax Amount $26,318
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 13.216 Acres
Acres 13.22
Lot Dimensions 13X13
Property Description
Historically, there were estate properties defined by their grandeur & grace, with long driveways leading through expansive lawns & rooms of impressive proportions that flowed effortlessly, with wonderful attention to detail including custom woodworking & hardware & boasting all the accoutrements that made for ease of living. They are rare now, but this gracious home is an example of the best. Lovingly built with an artistic eye & a reverence for classic design elements, this breathtaking home takes its character from traditional estate homes that have been added on to as time had demanded. Tucked away on over 13 acres, the property overlooks the Saucon Valley Country Club. One's entrance is along a curved drive, past a stone spring house & pond, leading to the classic colonial of stone & wood? reminiscent of entry to an English Manor home or to a traditional Bucks County gentleman's estate. Inside, these charms are compounded, as each turn reveals delightful architectural details. Fine materials & craftsmanship bespeak quality without compromise, while every element in design & execution is characterized by an understated elegance only to be expected in a home of this quality. Throughout, the rooms are bathed in light through oversized windows, exterior transoms, skylights & an array of verandahs accessing the private acreage & overlooking fields & fauna. Adding to the charm are the pathways to pool, pool house & various, well-executed garden areas, inviting one to sit & enjoy the environs. Befitting the needs of today's family without sacrificing luxury, there are rooms for every need or hobby, designed for large or small family gatherings. The main house has 3 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, a paneled den, a gourmet kitchen, a sunroom with bar, a family room & two 1st floor office suites. Set amongst a screen of mature & specimen trees, rolling lawn & long-distance vistas, outside areas for intimate or formal gatherings abound. A separate pool & pool house, with fieldstone walls flawlessly matching the main residence, are the perfect accoutrement. A large great room is anchored by a floor- to-ceiling stone fireplace & boasts an antique bar. A separate lofted area, 2 baths, bedroom, kitchen & additional garaging complete this fabulous space. For the outdoor enthusiast, the pool & hot tub are surrounded by bluestone patios & covered verandahs. This utterly romantic home effortlessly strikes a remarkable balance between spaciousness & warm intimacy.
Location
State PA
County Lehigh
Area Upper Saucon Twp (12322)
Zoning OSR
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas, S/W Changeover
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Type Stone, Gas/Propane
Equipment Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
Fireplace N
Appliance Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
Garage Spaces 7.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Cable TV
View Y/N Y
View Golf Course
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Open
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Hopewell
Middle Schools Southern Lehigh
High Schools Southern Lehigh Senior
School District Southern Lehigh
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 642557344179-00001
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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Bought with Nancy W Ahlum • Carol C Dorey Real Estate