Comments for 131 SIMMONS ROAD, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
This is an absolutely unique opportunity to find a home with country feel but yet still very conveniently located and close to both Carlisle, Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg. This two story house with walk-out basement has 5-bedrooms, of which 2 are main bedroom suits, 3.5 baths and is spaciously arranged on approximately 2.5 acres of agricultural land. It was absolutely remodeled in the year 2000 and a new main floor bedroom, bathroom and family room was added, new siding was added all around the expanded home. Many amenities and additions that create both a beautiful and functional living experience. The house has a large kitchen with plenty of storage and recently added propane gas appliances, the family room, which is adjacent to the kitchen, has a wood burning fireplace and the formal living room, which leads outside to the pool area, has vaulted ceiling and lots of windows. . The main bedroom on the first floor has a cathedral ceiling and the adjoining bathroom has 2 vanities, walk-in shower and steam room generator for the shower enclosure. The utility room with washer/dryer is conveniently located between the main bedroom and kitchen. Adjoining the main bedroom is an recently added enclosed 12x24 foot screened in porch with a 6-person hot tub. The second floor has another main bedroom suite and three more bedrooms that easily double as office space or can become a guest or parents-in-law quarters. Full additional bath services those bedrooms. Large, walk out, basement is partially finished. New, owned, water softening system as well as a new water control backbone were recently added. Two propane heating systems (both less than 6 years old). Secondary heating source for the main house provided by a functional wood burning stove in the back yard. Generac whole-house backup generation system incorporated into the house electrical panel. Yard is designed for functionality with entire property post/rail fenced (wire mesh underneath). Out buildings include chicken coop/pig pen, green house with rain water system, garden shed, work shed and a recently built 42 foot horse barn with 4 stalls and loft storage. Each building has electrical and water hookups. The owner had 2 miniature horses, 1 miniature cow, 3 sheep and 3 pigs and lots of birds. It is a paradise!!!! 30x40x6 foot pond with waterfall and circulation system. 10 fruit trees as well as berry bushes and grape vines. 30x40x8 in-ground swimming pool with pool shed for storage of all essentials. Tractor, mower , farm equipment and workshop tools negotiable to stay, giving the buyer a turn-key property to get off of the “grid”. The owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of PA.
Accessibility: Above Grade
Lot Description: Not In Development, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Pond, Trees/Wooded
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Conditioner - Owned
Lot Dimensions: 2.44 Acre(S)
Basement: Full, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Walkout Level, Partially Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System
Lot Features: Not In Development, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Pond, Trees/Wooded
Basement: Yes
Lot Size: 2.44 Acres
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Dehumidifier, Heat Pump(
Parking Notes: Crushed Stone
Days on Market: 29
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Roof Type: Architectural Shingle
Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Water Fountains
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Exterior: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
Sewer: Public Sewer
Fencing Description: Other, Wire
Special View Info: Garden/Lawn, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Fireplace: Wood
Swimming Pool: Fenced, In Ground
Fireplaces: 1
Taxes: $5,606
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Connected, Propane
Fuel Type: Wood, Propane - Leased
Water: Well
Garage: 3
Windows: Double Pane
Heating: Forced Air
Wooded: Yes
Horse Amenities: Stable(s)
Year Built: 1978
Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In, Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
High School: CUMBERLAND VALLEY
Middle School: EAGLE VIEW
Elementary School: MONROE
School District: CUMBERLAND VALLEY