Victorian, 5Bdr on 2 Ac for ONLY 219K!

This priced-to-sell large Victorian-era home is only 20 minutes north of Allentown and features 13 rooms of country charm.  5 minutes to local skiing.  Conveniently located between routes 248 and 145 in beautiful Lehigh Township, Northampton County.  Rooms have over 9-ft ceilings with almost all original wide wood molding intact. 

Rooms have been newly painted, some with nice upgrades.  Home has 5 staircases.  Care has been taken to retain the "old farmhouse" feel while providing modern convenience.  The kitchen has new countertops, sink, 1 yr old dishwasher, huge walk-in pantry with newly tiled floor and window for natural lighting.  Stove placement in the old hearth and quaint breakfast nook with original antique water pump really makes it a "country" kitchen.  Huge casement window over sink provides a great view of backyard play area.  Enjoy your morning coffee in the 12 X 7 breakfast nook.

The library room with built-in bookcase enjoys the warm glow of a direct-vent coal stove only two seasons old.  Living, dining and family rooms, den/office, half bath, and staircase with original handrail round out the first floor.

Second floor master bedroom with ceiling fan matches the feel of the master bath with tiled floor and plenty of lighting.  Three other bedrooms, bonus room/bedroom, 11 X 7 laundry/craft room with lots of windows and 2nd bath complete this level.  All bedrooms/bonus have closets, some walk-in.

Two separate staircases lead to enormous third floor with 10-12 ft ceilings, 3 new skylights and windows.  This whole other area, not included in living space, is partially renovated and could be made into a master bedroom suite, home theater or studio.  It's huge. 

The outside has a maintenance-free, aluminum-sided exterior with some gingerbread, front porch for sitting and side deck for dining.  New 25-yr roof installed in 5/08.

Full unfinished basement is perfect for dry storage with 3 yr. old concrete floor, 7 ft clearance, wide, Bilco-style rear access stairs, 200 amp service and oil hot water furnace for endless hot showers, summer or winter.

The backyard is perfect for picnics, sports and campfires with a large custom-built tree fort with slide and secret door, huge sandbox, tire swing and ancient walnut trees providing a natural canopy.

Three-car garage has 100 amp panel and 2.5 yr old roof.  A second outbuilding of equal size has a loft, 30 amp panel and 10 yr old roof.  Could be used for bikes, building and gardening supplies or renovated for any number of uses.  Both buildings have maintenance-free exteriors.

Taxes are $3100/yr.