Overlooking the Susquehanna River in the boating community of PEQUEA in Lancaster County, PA! "Susquehanna East" enjoys sweeping panoramic views of Lake Aldred's Weise Island, plus several miles of open water up to the Safe Harbor Dam and directly across to the treed bluffs of York County. The unimpeded vista is amazing!!
The owners partnered with architect Henry Sheldon for about 2 years to perfect their design with an emphasis on low maintenance, safety, health, GREEN responsibility, and of course aesthetics. Their vision became reality in 2010 with the expertise of respected local builder, Michael Eshleman. The resulting build exudes quality and meticulous attention to detail: with all Anderson lights and hardware. The heavy 28' trusses are on 16" centers. The front balcony/deck is supported with steel beams. The floors are Australian Cypress, slate and tile. The staircases, Oak. The decorative tile is from France and Italy. Superior mechanicals, including the security of a generator. There are too many elements to state.
The Great room with an open floor plan has a "cook's" kitchen with custom wood countertops . The large island that doubles as a breakfast bar has a gas cooktop. The open space is ideal for entertaining with flow to the front deck or to the terraces in the rear. The office on the same main level is suitable as a third bedroom with a full bath directly across the hall.
Upstairs the primary bedroom is spacious with a bank of windows affording River and mountain views. The walk-in closet is Cedar lined. On either side of the room is additional storage space built into the walls. The primary bath is luxurious with the footed cast Iron soaking tub as a grand focal point. An adjustment of the plantation shutters gives total privacy or then the room can be bathed in light. The guest room down the hall overlooks the terraced gardens. It also has a lined Cedar closet plus another storage closet.
Situated on a slope with the house facing West, its orientation enables lazy mornings, and later encourages relaxation on the balcony enjoying the boats coming in to the launch and the daily theater of the colorful (often dramatic) sunsets that Pequea is well- known for. Pontoon boats, jet skis, fishing, hiking Conservancy trails, and biking on the Rails To Trails are the local pastimes. Pequea is less than 30 minutes to Lancaster. Lancaster is a walking town and a historical cultural hub boasting varied diverse dining experiences, micro-breweries, galleries, music and theater. This is an exceptional house in a highly desirable place to live or have a spectacular, turn-key vacation home.