Tucked away in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania is a one-of-a-kind gem! There is so much variety in nature, but rarely do you find a property that offers so much beauty and variety, all in one place as what you will have here. There are 221 acres, miles of ATV trails, large streams, 2 cottages, and a pond. Only 20 minutes from Shippensburg, you will find this remote Hideaway, traveling back a long private lane, and entering the home site with two cottages joined by landscaping and hardscape for gathering for cookouts or around the fire pit. Boarding the home site is a small pond and one of the property’s streams. The cottages are both fully equipped with a kitchen, bedrooms and full bathrooms. Pinewood Cottage, with 720 square feet, has high end finishes including the kitchen cabinets, quartz countertop, solid yellow pine flooring, stainless steel appliances, and a wood stove on a stone hearth. Fern Forrest Cottage, with 768 square feet, has one bedroom, a full kitchen and a full bathroom with laundry. Other amenities include a sawmill building(40’x30’), a workshop/garage(30’x60’), and a 125 yard shooting range. In the warm season the property is adorned with ferns for as far as the eye can see. The large stream leads into the Letterkenny Reservoir where you can enjoy boating and fishing. This is a truly unique property that offers so many natural features within its 221 acres! This property is at the end of a private lane, with a security gate and 24 hour video surveillance. Trespassing is stictly prohibited. Scheduled appointments are the only way to legally access the property!
Additional Parcels Description: 12-0F03.-032.-000000 12-0F03.-008.-000000 Lot area in listing is total of all three lots
Land Assessed Value: $18,050
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 720
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $69
County Tax: $525
Tax Assessed Value: $18,050
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,828
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Satellite
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Wood Burn Stove, Other
Heating Fuel: Wood, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Propane
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHAMBERSBURG AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Heading West out of Newburg on 641 you'll start heading up the mountain, then turn left on Lower Horse Valley Road. Take the next Left onto McCalmont Road. After passing the turn off toward the Letterkenny Reservoir you'll be on a drive that will turn into a lane on private property and end at the gated entrance to this property for sale. It is a private, gated, and difficult to turn around at the gate. "Drive-by's" are not possible and entering the property without a scheduled showing is prohibited.
Municipality: LETTERKENNY TWP
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
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County: Franklin County
APN: 12-0F04.-072.-000000
Home facts updated by county records on May 9, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Lurgan El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.8mi
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Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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