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274 Charming Forge Road
Womelsdorf PA 19567

Sold for $650,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2019-09-23

Womelsdorf
7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
7,821 build ft2
2,113,531 land ft2

About This Property

Arguably the finest "country" house in the early days of our state, the Charming Forge Mansion (1784) features "Philadelphia" quality woodwork in every room. The early wing (1749) is nearly intact from the colonial days when "Baron" Stiegel of Manheim, the original iron master, found the setting "charming". It remains so with the surroundings along the Tulpehocken Creek protected by a local land trust. A museum quality restoration began in 1994, modern amenities were installed with remarkable care and sensitivity. This is a fine antique house for a modern lifestyle, w/designer kitchen, 7 bed chambers, 7 working fireplaces, 4 full baths, radiant heat, central air, stocked trout stream, etc. Outbuildings received the same careful attention: a carriage barn large enough for four cars, a privy housing a generator, a summer kitchen, bake oven and an ancillary stone dwelling. In the early 19th century, the Union Canal was built in front of the property. The towpath and canal bed remain along with the stone arch tunnel and a lock further downstream.

Listing Agent: Matt Barnhart. Pagoda Realty 610-698-8190 mattbarnhart@hotmail.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
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Interior Features
Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Cooktop - Down Draft, Cooktop, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
Interior: Primary Bath(s), Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Gourmet, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Wine Storage
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Wood
Water: Well
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
Fireplaces: 7
Windows: Storm, Wood Frame
Utilities:
Sewer: On Site Septic
Rooms
Room Type: Other
Dimensions: 18 X 17
Description: 5, T, H, , B, R
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Dimensions: 18 X 17
Level: Upper 3
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Dimensions: 18 X 17
Features: Fireplace - Other
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Dimensions: 19 X 18
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 14 X 18
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Dimensions: 15 X 10
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Other
Dimensions: 11 X 11
Description: O, F, F, I, C, E
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Office
Dimensions: 11 X 11
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Kitchen
Dimensions: 17 X 15
Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Dimensions: 18 X 17
Features: Fireplace - Other
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Dimensions: 14 X 22
Features: Fireplace - Other
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Dimensions: 18 X 20
Features: Fireplace - Other
Level: Main
Room Type: Laundry
Dimensions: 5 X 10
Level: Main
Room Type: Other
Dimensions: 37 X 11
Description: C, T, R, , H, A, L, L
Level: Main
Room Type: Foyer
Dimensions: 37 X 11
Level: Main
Room Type: Other
Dimensions: 18 X 20
Description: L, I, B, R, A, R, Y
Level: Main
Room Type: Library
Dimensions: 18 X 20
Level: Main
Room Type: Attic
Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Level: Unspecified
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Unspecified
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1749
Subdivision Name: None Available
Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
Parking: Private
Garage Spaces: 4.0
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: None

IDXListing Courtesy of Matt Barnhart. Pagoda Realty 610-698-8190 mattbarnhart@hotmail.com

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