Enjoy magnificent panoramic views that stretch beyond the Blue Mountains from this one-of-a-kind modern masterpiece. Setback a meandering drive and nestled on a hilltop of 75 private acres, this custom-built home offers an architecturally unique design that maximizes views from its privileged setting with walls of glass on both levels. The integration of indoor and outdoor spaces along with the staggered design provides amazing views from every room, terrace and patio area. Its eclectic interior is grand in scale, yet intimate spaces tucked away, making it perfect for entertaining and family living. A superb offering for the buyer seeking privacy, modern design elements, quality construction and finishes. The home offers an open floor plan and amazing flexibility within the current layout due to a masterfully engineered steel i-beam skeletal system with no interior load bearing walls. Enter the home into a marble foyer with a 2-story architectural column with a water feature that is framed by a dramatic sweeping double staircase. You will be immediately drawn into the expansive living room with floor to ceiling glass walls with mesmerizing views. The living room view of the column offers a fireplace and decorative niche. The living room flows into a formal dining room that includes an upper level tier for the 'kids table' at holidays. Continue to the sleek island kitchen with beautiful custom cherry cabinets, a walk-in pantry and a catering kitchen with laundry that can be accessed from the oversized 2-car attached garage, located just across from the 6-car detached garage. A total of 8-car garage parking, plus additional outbuildings with 2 garage bays and 4 open bays for vehicles and equipment. Just off the kitchen is a cozy den with built-ins and a fireplace. The first floor of the main house also offers a powder room and a full bathroom, a family room with media built-ins and lounge with a wet bar. Continue into the amazing, resort-style indoor pool and entertainment area, located between the main house and guest house. The pool is complete with a rope swing, kiddie splash pool, hot tub and a diving board. There is a kitchenette/bar area and two full bathrooms that serve as 'his and hers' changing rooms. Guests can enjoy a privately situated 2 bedroom suite with a living room, kitchenette & full bathroom. Located just off the pool is a solarium with lounge areas and a sauna. Sliding doors from the solarium lead to additional outdoor patio & picnic pavilion area with two 20'x 40' pavilions. Back in the main house, tucked away on the lower level includes a rathskeller with a gas-fired fondue table, a billiards room and wine cellar. A curved double staircase takes you to the second level 'fly bridge' overlooking the living room and more spectacular views with another expansive outdoor terrace. The south wing of the upper level includes a spacious master suite overlooking the indoor pool, a walk-in closet and dressing area, a master bathroom with walk-in shower, jacuzzi, double vanity and a make-up area. The suite accesses a sunroom sitting area that is a fantastic space to enjoy all seasons. The north wing of the upper level provides secondary bedrooms in an open concept with 2 full bathrooms, laundry room, small den area and access to a large home office with a powder room. The office can also be accessed via a staircase from garage. Geothermal closed loop system 7 zones, 600 Amps, extensive exterior lighting & landscaping w/ irrigation system. Fire & security system, driveway entry notification, underground electric, back-up generator, sound system & central vac. Extraordinarily engineered w/ concrete & stone, concrete tiled roof w/ 4 ft. overhangs w/ hidden/built-in gutters & downspouts. Secondary bedrooms in main house are an open concept. Bedroom count is open to interpretation. Seller completed assessment appeal process. New assessed value is indicated. Taxes are an estimate based on current millage rates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
75 acresLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cary Simons• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-794-3227 (broker)
Listed by Gwen Simons• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-794-3227 (broker)
Bought with Marshall Lytle• Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
8
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,267,000
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
10,824
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
49438702680607
Parking Spaces
10
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on May 6, 2022.
A-1
Agricultural Preservation District
To protect and promote the continuation of agriculture in areas with primary agricultural lands, per the Governor's Executive Order of October 14, 1997. Those areas being Preserved Farmland, Farmland in Agricultural Security Areas, Farmland enrolled in Act 319 of 1974, As Amended Clean and Green or Act 515 of 1996, As Amended, and Land Capability Classes I, II, III and IV and other soils of statewide importance as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.; To support the Governor's Executive Order regarding the irreversible conversion of primary agricultural land to uses that result in its loss as an environmental and essential food and fiber resource across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.; To strengthen and preserve strong agricultural activity where farming is a viable component ofthe local economy.; To promote agricultural land uses and activities and other uses and activities which act in direct support of agriculture.; To protect and stabilize the essential characteristics ofthese areas, to minimize conflicting land uses detrimental to agriculture enterprises, and to limit development which requires highways and other public facilities in excess of those required by agricultural uses.; To maintain, protect and stabilize agriculture as an on-going economic activity by permitting only those land uses and activities which are either agricultural in nature or act in direct support of agriculture.; To maintain the land resource base, that is, agricultural parcels or farms in sizes which will permit efficient, profitable agricultural operations.; To keep separate agricultural land use and activities from incompatible residential, commercial and industrial development, and public facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 6
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 2
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), CeilngFan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Sauna, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler System, Air Filter System, Water Treat System, 2nd Kitchen, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, High
Room Information
# of Rooms: 30
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Office
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Marble, Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $614,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Concrete
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Concrete
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient
Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Storage Barn/Shed
Exterior Information
Lawn Sprinkler, Satellite Dish, Exterior Lighting
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Indoor, In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 75
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $28,000
Farm Information
Agricultural District: A-1
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 10,824
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $3,878
County Tax: $4,920
School Tax: $16,872
Tax Assessed Value: $642,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $25,670
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Geothermal
Cooling Fuel: Geothermal, Electric
Underground, Circuit Breakers, Generator
Forced Air, Zoned, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric, Geo-thermal
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Under Ground
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: WILSON
School District Name: WILSON
Location Information
Cross Street: VAN REED RD
Directions: US - 222 N. To Left onto Spring Ridge Rd. Spring Ridge becomes Van Reed Rd. Cross Papermill Rd. Right on Pendergast Rd. Right onto Sweitzer Rd.
Municipality: LOWER HEIDELBERG TWP
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 10,824
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 10
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 49438702680607
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on May 6, 2022
Around this home
Schools
Green Valley El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
Wilson West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Wilson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sinking Spring, PA • 19608
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$3.16M – $3.83M
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