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Full details for Farm For Sale in Zionsville, Pennsylvania

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Description

DESCRIPTION Welcome to Water and Wings the historic homestead of Theobald Mechling and the oldest homestead in Lehigh County, Circa 1730. The original land grant was signed by the sons of William Penn; imagine living on a homestead that was created 40 plus years before the Declaration of Independence was signed! Boasting 231 acres of rolling hills, scenic mountains, pastures and a native trout stream all in your back yard! Wake up to turkeys gobbling, deer browsing, fox, raccoon, bear, birds of prey including our annual visiting Golden Eagle and the soothing sounds of Walters Creek! Whether you enjoy bird watching, maple syrup collecting, camping, hunting or fishing this property has it ALL! Privacy; yet 60 minutes to Philadelphia, 90 minutes to Manhattan, minutes to Bear Creek and Blue Mountain ( ski and spa resorts), the Philly Airport, upscale shopping, dining and more. The homestead includes 3 homes, a Carriage house, Barn and many outbuildings, most of which have been restored. The main house is 7,500 square feet of impeccable open concept design including beams, flooring and trim made from wood on the homestead; cut on a portable saw mill. Extensive stone work and a 5' x 5' through wall walk in fireplace that can be viewed from all rooms on the first floor. Professional kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven, GE professional appliances and a mud room with a large pantry, extra freezers, and refrigerators and a newly designed full bathroom with capability of an extra washer and dryer just waiting for finishing. Furnishings include custom forged sconces, chandelier and light fixtures. Skylights throughout the home bring the outdoors in along with wrap around porches and custom decks all of which highlight the views of the outdoors; add to this custom-made spiral stairs and balcony railings from tree/branches and this makes for one of a kind never before seen home. Farmstead features include: *Property is under Permanent Farmland Preservation Easement which allows permanent tax breaks - 17 acre parcel is not included *3 separate wells and 3 independent septic systems per lot *The property consists of 3 different parcels: 153 acres, 61 acres and 17 acres that total 231 acres. There is also a 23-acre lease that connects to the property and has a right to continue for $703.97 a year. *Current Income- There are 3 current crop leases on the property including10 acres of Christmas trees / Pine tree nursery, crop farming and the farm offers private memberships for field trial dog training *The land is of rolling hills, tillable acres, pasture, wood lots, mountains and Walters creek that offers native brown trout *Marketable timber- White Oak, Black Oak, Red Oak, Cherry, Poplar *Blueberry and Raspberry gardens. Apple and Pear tree orchard with Maple trees for syrup production. *Southern Lehigh School District, Lower Milford Township *The commercial deer operation is a separate opportunity. the deer operation can remain or acreage could be used for raising other livestock. So much opportunity with this incredible property/ private estate. Country living but close to big cities. This property has so much to offer and the beauty has to be seen to believe it! Call us today with any questions or to schedule your own private showing. Contact listing agents Chuck Hershner or Beck Additional Information Wildlife Turkey Bear Whitetail deer Birds of prey Visiting Golden Eagle Native Brown Trout recreation ATV trails fishing hunting camping bird watching horseback riding biking hiking cross country skiing Water access Walters creek - a native trout stream Area Attractions 60 mins to Philadelphia 90 mins to Manhattan 120 mins to Atlantic City Less than an hour to Philly Airport and Newark Airport Mins to Bear Creek and Blue Mountain ( ski and spa resorts) Local fine dining and upscale shopping Mins to Dorney Park 10 mins to 76 Close to Lake Nockamixon and Beltsville State Park Proof of funds required before showing Back to listing