117 PAPERMILL RD Barto, PA 19504

Sleek and Elegant Country Retreat nestled on 66 bucolic acres in a tranquil setting. The Circa 1848 Farmhouse has been expanded and renovated with the perfect integration of modern design elements and charming period details. The crisp and clean lines of the exterior give this country home a fresh vibe. Sit back and relax on the charming covered front porch or the spacious Ipe deck outback, overlooking your own slice of paradise. The main home has been renovated from top to bottom and inside-out. The home has been expanded to provide a light and airy feeling and exudes an abundance of natural light, classic exposed beams, vaulted ceiling with shiplap, wide plank yellow pine flooring with a modern twist, bullnosed corners, pocket doors, recessed lighting, sound system, radiant heated floors (6-zones), all new Pella windows, central vac, whole house generator, a wrap-around Ipe deck and more! The first floor provides an open floorplan with a living room with a cozy woodburning stove and a spacious dining room, a lovely family room with sliding doors that provide amazing views and access to the spacious Ipe deck, a gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range with hood vent, soapstone countertops and a walk-in pantry. The main level also includes a powder room for guests, a cheerful mudroom-laundry room with exterior access and a main floor bedroom suite with a gorgeous bathroom with river stone flooring, walk-in shower with floor to ceiling tile, a walk-in closet and access to the deck. The attention to detail continues as you head upstairs to the second level via a whimsical staircase with custom wrought iron railing detail. The upper level boasts exposed beams, large barn slider door, shiplap ceiling and recessed lighting. A flexible floor plan on this level provides for a large bedroom suite with a sitting room or it can be set up as two separate sleeping quarters, divided by the barn slider door. This level incudes a full bathroom with river stone flooring, a clawfoot tub, a shower with floor to ceiling tile and a soapstone vanity. The lower level of the home was expanded and includes wonderful storage and walk-out access. The fantastic outbuildings have been given the same attention to detail as the main home with all new matching siding and standing seam roofs. Outbuildings include: A bank barn, a garage/storage shed, a corn crib and a wonderful artist studio with oversized windows that provide amazing natural light, high ceilings, an Ipe deck, electric, plumbing and heating & air. Possible guest / carriage house! The expansive property falls on both sides of a lovely country road and offers open fields with perimeter trees and access to the West Branch Perkiomen Creek where you can cast a line and unwind. Enjoy this peaceful setting complete with an outdoor shower and enclosed garden with raised beds. Enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility through all seasons. Located just a couple of miles down the road from Green Lane Park, consisting of 2,500 acres of nature preserve that offers a variety of year-round, outdoor activities and programs. It's an equestrian and outdoor lover's paradise with 25 miles of trails for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. Enjoy fishing, boating, picnicking and playgrounds. Winter enthusiasts can cross-country ski, ice fish or ice skate. The park also offers summer concerts and family-oriented, environmental education programs on weekends. Great location! Grocery shopping just a few miles away. 10 miles to Lehigh Valley, 25 miles to King of Prussia, 40 miles to center city Philadelphia and 90 miles to Manhattan. The property is under Act 319 and Farmland Preservation, allowing for one additional building lot. Please contact listing agent for further details.