Comments for 72 E HIGHLAND ROAD , Parkesburg, PA 19365
This well-maintained farmhouse offers that sweet spot so many buyers hope to find—peaceful, full of character, yet easy to live in—just minutes from major routes, shopping, and daily essentials. With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home includes a spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and private bath, creating a comfortable retreat at day’s end. A thoughtfully designed addition expands the living space, allowing for a natural flow that fits today’s lifestyle. The country kitchen, outfitted with newer appliances, offers a pantry and mudroom for everyday practicality. It opens seamlessly to a light-filled great room, while the dining room leads directly to a charming stone patio—perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. The original living room beautifully showcases the home’s earlier heritage with wide-plank wood floors, exposed beams, and a generously sized brick fireplace. From here, step onto the classic porch overlooking the serene landscape. Surrounded on three sides by permanently preserved farmland and located within a township where much of the land is protected, this property sits in a truly special conservation setting—ensuring lasting open views and rural character for years to come. A whole-house Kohler generator provides added confidence and comfort. This is gracious, easy country living—room to garden, space to breathe, and the reassurance that the setting around you will remain much as it is today. Ready for personal updates and touches, the home is thoughtfully priced for the lifestyle it offers.
Accessibility: Above Grade, Below Grade
Heating: Hot Water
Additional Structures: 36"+ wide Halls
Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Solar Tube(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
Appliances: Microwave, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
Location Description: Rural
Basement: Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Water Proofing System
Lot Dimensions: 3.20 Acre(S)
Basement: Yes
Lot Size: 3.20 Acres
Cooling: Central A/C
Parking Notes: Stone Driveway
Days on Market: 193
Roof Type: Shake
Exterior: Frame, Masonry, Stone
Rooms: Dining Room
Exterior: Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
Sewer: On Site Septic
Fireplace: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
Special View Info: Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Fireplaces: 2
Taxes: $7,753
Flooring: Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Water: Well
Fuel Type: Electric
Year Built: 1850
Garage: 1
School District: OCTORARA AREA