231 Acres in Lehigh County, Zionsville, Pennsylvania

Welcome to Water and Wings the historic homestead of Theobald Mechling and the oldest homestead in Lehigh County, Circa 1730. The original land grant was signed by the sons of William Penn; imagine living on a homestead that was created 40 plus years before the Declaration of Independence was signed! Boasting 231 acres of rolling hills, scenic mountains, pastures and a native trout stream all in your back yard! Wake up to turkeys gobbling, deer browsing, fox, raccoon, bear, birds of prey including our annual visiting Golden Eagle and the soothing sounds of Walters Creek! Whether you enjoy bird watching, maple syrup collecting, camping, hunting or fishing this property has it ALL! Privacy; yet 60 minutes to Philadelphia, 90 minutes to Manhattan, minutes to Bear Creek and Blue Mountain ( ski and spa resorts), the Philly Airport, upscale shopping, dining and more. The homestead includes 3 homes, a Carriage house, Barn and many outbuildings, most of which have been restored. The main house is 7,500 square feet of impeccable open concept design including beams, flooring and trim made from wood on the homestead; cut on a portable saw mill. Extensive stone work and a 5’ x 5’ through wall walk in fireplace that can be viewed from all rooms on the first floor. Professional kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven, GE professional appliances and a mud room with a large pantry, extra freezers, and refrigerators and a newly designed full bathroom with capability of an extra washer and dryer just waiting for finishing. Furnishings include custom forged sconces, chandelier and light fixtures. Skylights throughout the home bring the outdoors in along with wrap around porches and custom decks all of which highlight the views of the outdoors; add to this custom-made spiral stairs and balcony railings from tree/branches and this makes for one of a kind never before seen home.Features of the Main home include:* 7,500 sq. ft* 50-year aluminum shake roofs, exterior: stone, board and batten and log siding* Low Voltage lighting system, 3 on demand tankless hot water systems, Pella Windows and doors, Velux skylights, 3 floors of gypcrete radiant floor heating fueled by either a custom designed outdoor furnace or a propane boiler system, water filtration system with reverse osmosis drinking water system, Structural frame stick built ( 2” x 12” rafters), walls (8” & 10”) with blown in cellulous insulation, High Velocity HVAC on all 4 floors, Basement walls - 12” poured concrete, 1200 AMP electrical service with back up Generator and manual switch.*Wrap around front porch, porch in the rear and an amazing patio area with fire pit made of boulders.* 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms* Open concept first floor; Commercial kitchen with bar, dining room, family room, living room and sun room* Kitchen has GE professional appliances, custom stone work, wood fired pizza oven, granite and soap stone countertops and grease trap exhaust.*Custom woodwork throughout from trees taken off the farm and cut on site with a portable sawmill. Wood consists of Walnut,…

Farm, Hunting Property, Recreational Land

Zionsville, 18092 Pennsylvania

County: Lehigh