Crossing the stone arched bridge over the Little Lehigh Creek as you approach this stunning converted Pennsylvania bank barn evokes the realization that Carriage Bridge Estate is truly special. Perched on nearly 2 acres, panoramic views are offered from almost every window. Originally built in 1807 as part of the 300+ acre Reinhard Plantation, the barn was converted into a home in 1979. Original touches remain throughout the house, including exposed beams, barn wood walls, antique hardware, and reclaimed floors.
The bridge-like entryway leads to a foyer with original wood-block flooring. A 2-story great room features a wall of windows and soaring floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The cozy kitchen with exposed beams and wood cabinetry opens to a large dining room featuring reclaimed floors and a stone wood-burning fireplace. Sliding glass doors lead to a wood deck with built-in seating. A study, bedroom, and full bath complete this level. Upstairs, the library loft area overlooks the great room, with the primary suite on one side, and two more bedrooms along with a third full bath on the other. The fully finished walkout lower level is an entertainers dream, with bar area, large recreation room, and sunken conversation pit with built-in benches around a large double hearth stone fireplace. The caterers kitchen houses an antique cast iron coal- and wood-fired range, and opens to a quiet covered patio with a pond and waterfall nearby. The entertaining continues with candlelit dinners in the wood cabana steps outside the lower level toward the creek.
Outbuildings include a 2-car detached garage, dog kennels, storage shed, and workshop. The in ground pool with built-in slide is right next to the 2-story pool house, with potential for a variety of uses. Well situated near Lehigh Country Club and minutes to commuter routes, Carriage Bridge Estate is a unique country home close to everything.
Basic info
Property Type
House
Land Size
80,586.07
sq ft
(approx)
Year Built
1807
House Size
6,308.00
sq ft
(approx)
Rooms4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1 basement
Architecture StyleOther
View TypesWater
Provider
Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc
County
LEHIGH
Subdivision
None Available
NeighbourhoodsSALISBURY TWP
Address3535 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Interior features
Celling Fan
Fire Place
Exterior features
Basement
Pool
Exterior TypesStoneWood Siding
Nearby Schools
District name
School name
Type
SALISBURY TOWNSHIP
Not available
Elementary
Not available
High
Not available
Juniorhigh
Not available
Middle
Data Provided by Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc, MLS#: PALH115656
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