$640,000
Honesdale, PA 18431
MLS# 21-3475
Status: Closed
4 beds | 4 baths | 4207 sqft
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Property Description
It's not often that you can own a piece of history, but this could be your lucky day. This estate, once owned, designed, and built by the late Morris Wilkins may be one of the most spectacular and period important homes ever offered in this Northeastern PA market! Mr. Wilkins, one of the people identified with establishing his Cove Haven/Caesars World Resorts and Northeast Pennsylvania as ''The Honeymoon Capital of the World'' and the inventor/designer of the Heart Shaped and Champagne Glass Shaped Bathtubs, spared no cost in the design and build of this modern contemporary gem! Located in Honesdale, PA amidst the iconic Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania this property offers 12.1 acres of ultimate privacy. If you're looking to create an entertainment oasis, I guarantee you'll be, Beds Description: 1 BED 2nd, Beds Description: 2+Bed1st, Beds Description: 1 BED 2nd, Baths: 1 Bath Level 2, Baths: 1/2 Bath Lev 1, Baths: 2 Bath Lev 1, Eating Area: Formal DN Room
Details
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $640,000
Sold Price: $640,000
Status: Closed
Listing Contract Date: 2021-08-30
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
Street Additional Info: 2971 Lake Ariel Highway
Municipality: Cherry Ridge Township
High School District: Wayne Highlands
Cnty&Muni Taxes (Legacy): 2282.56
School Tax Amount: 7379.19
Tax Annual Amount: 9661.75
Tax Assessed Value: 407600
Parcel Number: 05-0-0274-0059
Zoning Description: Rural Development
Tax Book Number: R-3077/11
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 10
Bathrooms Half: 1
Building Area Total: 4207
SqFt. Above Grade (Legacy): 4207
SqFt. Below Grade (Legacy): 0
Lot Size Acres: 12.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 1334x943x1067
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Name: None
Parking Total: 1
Basement YN: No
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
Spa YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 154.5
Sold Price/SqFt: 152.13
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 4207
Year Built: 1969
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: It's not often that you can own a piece of history, but this could be your lucky day. This estate, once owned, designed, and built by the late Morris Wilkins may be one of the most spectacular and period important homes ever offered in this Northeastern PA market! Mr. Wilkins, one of the people identified with establishing his Cove Haven/Caesars World Resorts and Northeast Pennsylvania as ''The Honeymoon Capital of the World'' and the inventor/designer of the Heart Shaped and Champagne Glass Shaped Bathtubs, spared no cost in the design and build of this modern contemporary gem! Located in Honesdale, PA amidst the iconic Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania this property offers 12.1 acres of ultimate privacy. If you're looking to create an entertainment oasis, I guarantee you'll be, Beds Description: 1 BED 2nd, Beds Description: 2+Bed1st, Beds Description: 1 BED 2nd, Baths: 1 Bath Level 2, Baths: 1/2 Bath Lev 1, Baths: 2 Bath Lev 1, Eating Area: Formal DN Room
Status Change Information
Concessions: No
Concessions Amount: 0
Major Change Timestamp: 2021-11-18T16:50:25Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-09-19
Close Date: 2021-11-17
Close Price: 640000
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Architectural Style
Contemporary: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Fireplace Features
Bedroom: 1
Living Room: 1
Masonry: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Hot Water: 1
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Second Kitchen: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Lot Features
Cleared: 1
Level: 1
Not In Development: 1
Sloped: 1
Wooded: 1
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights
Gas Rights Reserved: None
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Off Street: 1
Paved: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Road Frontage Type
Road Frontage Length: 1334
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Fiberglass: 1
Flat: 1
Wood: 1
Sewer
On Site Septic: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Spa Features
Bath: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 2971
Street Name: Lake Ariel
Street Suffix: Highway
County: Wayne
State: PA
Postal Code: 18431
Subdivision Name: None
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Basement: Crawl Space
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Living Room; Masonry; Wood Burning; Other; See Remarks
Flooring: Carpet; Tile
Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Hot Water
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Second Kitchen; Wet Bar
Lot Features: Cleared; Level; Not In Development; Sloped; Wooded
Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Off Street; Paved
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Possession: Negotiable
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass; Flat; Wood
Sewer: On Site Septic; Septic Tank
Spa Features: Bath
Water Source: Well
Supplements
awed each and every time you or your guests drive up the driveway! Honesdale was recently recognized as one of the Best Small Towns in America. The informational videos below will give you a better idea of the quality of life in Honesdale! This majestic property, located just 2.5 hours from New York or Philadelphia and close by to other metropolitan urban centers, will be your Four Seasons hide-away to enjoy nearby biking trails, ski resorts, numerous lakes and boating, renown fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and just about every other outdoor fun activity you can imagine, and all located within a 30 minutes' drive! The Cherry Ridge Airport is a mere one (1) mile away from the property or for that matter land your helicopter in the backyard. So, if you're into aviation this could be your weekend fly-to destination!! Every room in this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is unique in design with high-quality custom-made cabinetry, woodwork, and fixtures throughout. Prominent features include a private top floor master suite with fireplace and a dedicated sundeck; and a fabulous in-ground spa room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking this stunning property. Now's your chance to own YOUR own piece of "honeymoon" history! Get Ready to Play!!
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Kitchen | Main | |
| Living Room | Main | Fireplace |
| Dining Room | Main | |
| Family Room | Main | |
| Four Season Room | Main | Atrium |
| Den | Second | Off Master |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | |
| Bathroom 4 | Main | |
| Bathroom 2 | Main | |
| Bathroom 3 | Main | |
| Bathroom 4 | Main | Half bath |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | Fireplace, private deck |
| Primary Bathroom | Second |
Listing Office: Keller Williams Scranton Wilkes-Barre
Last Updated: September - 05 - 2024
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