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Castle Finn Mansion c.1819- $799,000

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Castle Finn Mansion
Built in 1819, by Joseph Webb on the site of his iron forge, Castle Finn is an American Treasure and one of the original Pennsylvania Mansions. Perfectly placed on a hill over looking Muddy Creek and the site of, what was once the Palmyra Forge, this wealthy "ironmaster's" home was the bustling hub of the forge commnity. With spacious rooms and 11'+ ceilings, this extraordinary Federal style manor home was built by master craftsmen and retains much of its original and unique architectural detailing. The exterior is constructed of stone with a stucco surface etched to simulate venetian block. A solid 8 panel front door of the main block with fanlight transom opens to a grand entry hall graced with a wide plank wood floor, an ornate trimmed archway, embedded columns, and stairway.

Large twin parlors with fireplaces, wood mantels and wood panelled window wells that sit deep into the stone walls and bathe the expansive rooms with natural light are conveniently accessed from the hall and french doors connecting the parlors allow them to flow together. Above the parlors on the second floor are two spacious bedrooms, each with the attributes of the parlors, plus gorgeous views of the front pasture and private wooded landscape. A large closet off the landing may make a great bathroom conversion. Two bedrooms occupy the third floor of this staircase and share a landing .The adjoining and earlier constructed block is one room deep and includes the original Peach Bottom Slate (very rare) patio and walkway, and second story porch, with its original rail and posts, that runs the length of the front side of that portion of the house. An interior second story windowed hallway has a door accessing the porch, and connects 2 bedrooms, a large bathroom, a staircase to the main level and one to the attic. On the main level is the dining room, secondary entry hall with staircase, kitchen, powder room, and guest bedroom.

LOCATION:
Located at the end of a secluded country road in southern York County, near the Maryland line and 45 minutes to Baltimore, 1.5 hours to Philadelphia, 45 minutes to Havre de Grace & Aberdeen.
Minutes to 5,000 acres PP&L park, with water activities, hiking and Kelly's Run Trail, and minutes to 200 acres Susquehana State Park.

PROPERTY/SITE FEATURES:
7 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 3 acres.
Guest house (1 BR, 1 BA), original ice house, storage shed, partially fenced pasure, landscaping, over looks Muddy Creek.

Castle Finn Mansion c.1819- $799,000

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