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12 Beds
6 Baths
3,600 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 02/13/2020
Key Details
Sold Price $300,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,600 sqft
Price per Sqft $83
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAFL167226
Sold Date 02/13/20
Style Colonial,Cabin/Lodge
Bedrooms 12
Full Baths 6
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,600
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1914
Annual Tax Amount $1,753
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 28.000 Acres
Acres 28.0
Property Description
***This amazing and unique property is currently heated with wood stove and wood burning fireplace. Property has income producing potential seasonally May 1-Oct 31. A little over 100 years ago, John Skelton Williams, President Woodrow Wilson's comptroller of the currency, and his wife Lila needed a cool mountain respite from the heat and humidity of Washington DC. The result was Rockledge, a rambling, six-bedroom, single-story lodge that opens onto a large, breezy porch with a stunning view of the valley below and the mountains beyond. A second porch connects three adjacent guest cottages. For 30 summers, the Williamses hosted the cream of Washington society at Rockledge, reportedly including President Wilson himself, who is said to have played golf at nearby Monterrey Country Club.Between 1945 and 1948, the property's ownership changed hands three times before it was acquired in 1949 (70 years ago) by Harry and Madeline Eckstein, parents of the current owners. The Ecksteins undertook major renovations and upgrades to the cottages and back wing of the main house in the succeeding years. They also continued the Williams's tradition of hosting large gatherings of family & friends escaping the heat of Baltimore and Washington. It was during this period that the house was rechristened Chateau Charmian, and for seven years the Ecksteins operated Camp Rockledge for girls there.The property sits on the path of Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg, and Union cavalry, led by General George Armstrong Custer, fought the retreating army on and around the property.Touring the property is like taking a step back in time. The main house and cottages are full of vintage furniture and antiques, most of which convey with the property. The main lodge features generously sized living and dining areas with dramatic vaulted wood ceilings and stone chimneys. A large butler pantry holds vintage dishes and glassware. The large kitchen is attached to a cozy breakfast room with a wood stove. There are six bedrooms and 3 baths in the main lodge, and each of the three guest cottages have 2 bedrooms and a full bath.The landscaped grounds are filled with blooming trees and shrubbery and are accented with beautiful stone terracing. To the back of the house, the cool forest awaits with over 25 acres to explore. There are many potential uses for the property. Keep it as a seasonal retreat where friends and family can gather, or operate a bed and breakfast, summer camp, wedding venue,or vacation lodge (buyer to verify permitted uses). There is currently no central heating system as the property has always been used as a summer retreat. ***Lot size is approximate***
Location
State PA
County Franklin
Area Washington Twp (14523)
Zoning RESI
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Maid/Guest Quarters, Other, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath
Main Level Bedrooms 12
Interior
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
Hot Water Electric
Heating Wood Burn Stove
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood
Equipment Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Furnishings Yes
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Wood
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Porch(es)
Water Access N
View Mountain, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Garden/Lawn
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Porch(es)
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Road Frontage, Rural
Story 1
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer Septic Exists
Water Private
Architectural Style Colonial, Cabin/Lodge
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Vaulted Ceilings,Wood Ceilings,Wood Walls,Paneled Walls
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Waynesboro Area Senior
School District Waynesboro Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 23-Q14-9
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
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