One of a kind in the River Hills of Lancaster County, PA! This custom-built A-frame or chalet is in a woodland paradise where nature has center stage. Situated on 6.1 acres, it is bordered on 3 sides by undisturbed woodland and glens that are protected under the stewardship of the renowned Lancaster Conservancy. This place is known as “Tucquan”. Dominating the foreground is a clear, spring fed pond; by itself, it is magnificent and a world of its own.
The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, (with 2 BDRMS, a full bath and laundry on the main floor at entry level). Anchored with a massive dry stack chimney, the great room has a double-height ceiling. The opposite wall is a bank of windows facing South, the Pond, and the cinematic changing of the seasons. The second floor also has a full bath, 2 BDRMS, plus an exterior deck under the Norways with an external stairway. The functional full basement has a separate weight/exercise room (the Geothermal air-handling equipment, well pump and central vac are also accessed there). The larger lower level room is used as a game and party room with a huge rustic wet bar and classic woodstove. Off this room is yet another shelved storage area. There is a covered exterior stairway giving the lower level outdoor access. The large front deck, side covered porch and second floor balcony all offer pond and woodland views. Plus, a private fire pit area is ready and waiting for the grill master!
At once this is a haven affording privacy and serenity or capable of transforming to a multi-stage entertainment setting for revelry, gatherings and family functions.
There is a detached, oversized, heated and cooled, 3 bay garage. It houses a generator and work bench area. Interior and exterior stairs access the upstairs loft. The area is large enough for a work shop or office.
Around a knoll off the paved driveway is a 14’ x 60’ open sided shed row building. Previously it has been used to store machinery and wood.
Although tucked away on its own, Tucquan is merely 30 min to the cultural hub of Lancaster, PA, with shopping centers mid-way. Harrisburg International Airport is 1 hr, 20 min. Philadelphia is 75 miles/1 hr, 30 min. (Also Lancaster trains commute). BWI, MD is 66 miles/1 hr, 22 min. NYC is 3 hrs, 15 min. 3+ hours to Delaware Beaches.
Whether you watch the deer drop in for a drink, immerse in Forest Bathing, explore the miles of premium Mid-Atlantic hiking trails, cast for trout, rail trail, kayak/boat on the Susquehanna or just relax on the deck chairs with a great book – this picturesque house in an enchanting setting is an exceptional residence or an idyllic getaway. Tucquan is waiting!