STEVE SHANUS

Description

Circle T Ranch on 12.55 open & level acres offers the rare combination of upscale country living on a very private estate along with easy commutability to Philly and surrounding areas. Located minutes from the PA turnpike and other major arteries. This architecturally pleasing and spacious 4 bedroom 3 bath home enjoys convenient one floor living with an abundance of windows that capture pool and pasture views. Soaring 10 foot ceilings and open spaces flow beautifully together to create the main gathering areas. The current owners updated the kitchen with custom oak cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, tile floors, granite sink and stone tile backsplashes with pewter inlays. A large pantry, 4-seat breakfast bar, built in microwave, convection oven, InSinkErator (instant hot H20 190 degrees) & warming drawer complete this space. The kitchen opens into a spacious dining room with large windows with high vaulted ceiling with exposed open beam and hardwood flooring. Rear windows in kitchen thru master bedroom are all tinted. A floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace flanked by large windows is the focal point of the 18 x 34' great room, further enhanced by high vaulted ceiling w/ exposed beam and hardwood flooring. Tucked away in a private corner the sumptuous master suite has a stylish vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and romantic master bath with a Jacuzzi tub adorned with attractive tiling and windows and a spacious tiled shower. Library with built-in bookcases. A bedroom is equipped with a private bath and walk-in closet. The other bedrooms are joined with a jack-and-jill bathroom. Large tiled laundry room with sink and walk-in closet. The amount of closet space is impressive in this home. 4+ ft high ceilings in basement, concrete floor & walls w/ exterior access. A breezeway leads to an oversized 2 car garage w/ not only heat & A/C & a powder room, but above houses a 1000' recently remodeled 2nd floor in-Law Suite w/ A/C, 2 bedrooms & 1 bath. In warmer weather, luxurious outdoor living can be enjoyed on a generously sized patio which is home to an Olympic size (25 x 50) lap pool and separate heated hot-tub. Other offerings include a pool house & a pond in rear of property. Approximately 6 of the acres are made up of 3 large pastures with central path to lead horses, a round pen, the barn has wall-to-wall 3/4" rubber mats with 2 airy stalls with dutch doors that open into a dry fine pebble stone paddock, a finished tack/feed room with shelving and built-in exhaust fan, sink and hot water. Here is a list of improvements that have been done over the last several years: entire house exterior has been been repainted, all gutters & downspouts (w/ leaf guard) have been replaced & have extended warranty, refaced kitchen cabinets (warranty guarantees for life of house), automatic shades installed on 3 windows in DR, top portion of deck leading to in-law suite has been replaced w/ Trex, pavers around pool have been redone & an additional pool gate has been added. Very peaceful & private setting! Can have up to 12 horses on property (buyer needs to verify w/ zoning officer). Boarding facility/riding academy is possible w/ a conditional use permit from township that buyer would need to apply for.

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