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Family? Bring 'em - 5 bedrooms! Quads? Bring 'em - 8 acres! Cars? Bring 'em - a 2-car garage and fully paved driveway! Chickens? Bring 'em - zoned agricultural! Guns? Bring 'em - property is adjacent to State Gamelands! Own a rare 8.1-acre colonial farmhouse once belonging to 19th-century artist Reubens Peale, founder of the New York Museum of Natural History and Science. Rich with character and history, this home blends timeless charm with modern comfort. The ideal layout includes a large, updated kitchen opening to a formal dining room, plus a living room, family room, mudroom, and full bath on the main floor. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms: a main bedroom with cathedral ceilings, two oversized bedrooms, a walk-through office space, and a smaller room perfect as a nursery. The kitchen features classic butcher block counters, modern appliances, and great workspace for cooking and entertaining. The spacious living room offers a cozy fireplace, while the bright sunporch"”with skylights and three sliding doors"”provides panoramic property views and smooth indoor-outdoor flow. Outside, enjoy your own retreat with an inground pool, paved driveway, rolling acreage bordering State Game Lands, and direct access to the Schuylkill River just across the game lands. Whether you want space, serenity, or a home steeped in history, this farmhouse delivers. Schedule your private showing today!
| DAYS ON MARKET | 6 | LAST UPDATED | 12/12/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Not in Development | YEAR BUILT | 1940 |
| COMMUNITY | North Manheim | GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 |
| COUNTY | Schuylkill | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Blue Mountain |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | Blue Mountain |
| High School | Blue Mountain |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Ceiling Fan(s) |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater |
| AREA | North Manheim |
| BASEMENT | Full, Partially Finished, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Aluminum Siding |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Oil, Radiant, Steam |
| INTERIOR | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| LOT | 8.1 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 352836 |
| PARKING | Attached, Driveway, Garage |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | In Ground, Outdoor Pool |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Colonial |
| SUBDIVISION | Not in Development |
| TAXES | 9065.96 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Mountain(s) |
| WATER | Well |
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