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This magnificent home is evocative of the graceful splendor of old houses one might find nestled deep in the French countryside. Built by Myron Haydt for his personal residence in 2011, the estate was EXTENSIVELY UPDATED over the past few years by the current owners including the addition of a FIRST-FLOOR LIBRARY and wet bar, gunite pool and hot tub, pool house and EXTENSIVE HARDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPING and an expanded lower level. The stunning 11,900 SQUARE FOOT HOME has an architectural style and interior design that is at once timeless and innovative. European influences are evident in the stunning FIELDSTONE AND BRICK EXTERIOR, DRAMATIC CEDAR SHAKE ROOFLINES,fieldstone and captivating turrets. Paver walkways and a welcoming drive lead to 5 car garaging as the first approach to this prestigious home, centered on 2.5 acres.
Inside, the home embodies a gentle blend of grace and subdued elegance. Rooms are bathed in light through oversized Pella windows and French doors. Ceilings are ten feet high on the main and lower levels and nine feet on the second. The many luxurious amenities include thick oak and marble floors, extra high baseboards, deep crown moldings and curved walls. There is a stunning kitchen, combining beauty and functionality, with a custom wood coffered ceiling, solid marble countertops, and stainless appliances. The adjacent breakfast nook has a vaulted ceiling and three walls of windows to let in natural light in every season. Nearby, the cozy family room has a wood-burning fireplace with marble surround, and two sets of French doors opening to the back yard and EXPANSIVE HEATED POOL, SPA, AND POOL HOUSE.
Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITES are found on both the FIRST FLOOR and SECOND FLOOR, welcoming use by extended families. These suites boast large windows and sumptuous baths appointed with marble floors, jetted tubs, walk-in showers, and custom vanities. The second floor primary suite boasts extraordinary size and comfort, with a gas lit fireplace and a curved stairway that takes you to a lofted room overlooking valley views and beckoning one to enjoy a private getaway or office retreat. A space for and ELEVATOR was designed during construction Three additional ensuite bedrooms and a first and second floor laundry room offer the amenities that one would expect from a home of this caliber.
A newly updated lower level includes a bar, WINE CELLAR, THEATRE ROOM, GYM, family room and wet bar, as well as a full bath with steam shower. The FIVE CAR GARAGING includes an attached 3-car garage and a heated 2-car detached garage with loft space, ready to be customized. The heated pool and spa, new pool house, and intricate paver patios are accessed from the sunroom and family room for intimate dinners under the stars or lively celebrations.
Melrose Manor is a modern estate with old-world charm, in a distinguished Saucon Valley neighborhood where shopping, dining, and entertainment venues are just minutes away.
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Price
$3,950,000
Days On Site
165 Days
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
11,902 sqft
Total Baths
9
Full Baths
7
Partial Baths
2
Lot Size
2.5 Acres
Year Built
2011
MLS® Number
PALH2015264
Status
Active
Property Tax
$47,429
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
Friends & Family
React
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Recent Activity
a week ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 months ago
Price changed to $3,950,000
5 months ago
Status changed to Active
5 months ago
Listing first seen on site
General Features
Acres
2.5
Attached Garage
Yes
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
5
Parking
OversizedAsphaltGarageDrivewayAttachedDetached
Parking Spaces
15
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Security SystemWindow Bars
Sewer
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
8834
SqFt Below
3068
SqFt Total
12902
Style
FrenchManor
Utilities
Cable AvailableUnderground UtilitiesPropaneElectricity Available
Water Source
Well
Zoning
CR
Interior Features
Appliances
OvenElectric Water HeaterGas Water HeaterDishwasherCooktopRange HoodStainless Steel Appliance(s)Tankless Water Heater
Basement
FullPartially Finished
Cooling
Central AirElectric
Electric
GeneratorCircuit Breakers
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
2
Flooring
WoodHardwoodMarble
Heating
PropaneForced Air
Interior
Kitchen IslandPantryRecessed LightingWalk-In Closet(s)High CeilingsBuilt-in FeaturesBarCrown MoldingSoaking Tub