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MLS: #PANH2010762, Listed By: Nancy Ahlum, Carol C Dorey Real Estate, Source:Bright MLS

1807 Apple Tree Lane

BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
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Bed 5

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt3,018

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Acres5

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For generations, Four Oaks Stables formed the heart of a working farm celebrated for its sweeping, manicured apple orchards — a landscape still vividly remembered by those who grew up in Saucon Valley. Originally comprising the Manor House on Saucon Valley Road and the now‑distinct Stables complex, Four Oaks carries a legacy that began in 1927, when a visionary owner and a renowned architect sketched the first magical drawings of what would become an enduring architectural landmark. What began as stables for a country estate, and then became a practical agricultural center, soon evolved into one of the region’s most admired examples of early‑20th‑century Colonial Revival craftsmanship. John M. Gross, an executive at Bethlehem Steel, conceived the Stables, cottage, pump house, and garage s after traveling through England’s great manor houses. Inspired by centuries‑old estates, he returned home determined to create “a stables designed to look like it was 200 years old… but built to last 200 years.” His ambition was not simply to replicate the past, but to reinterpret it with a level of permanence and artistry that would allow the property to endure for generations. To realize this vision, Gross hired celebrated Philadelphia architect R. Brognard Okie — the restoration mind behind the Betsy Ross House and Pennsbury Manor, and the preferred architect of the DuPonts, Behrends, and other prominent Main Line families. The cottage at Four Oaks is featured in published works on Okie’s career as a quintessential example of his Colonial Revival mastery. Ever the bold dreamer, Okie blended Georgian and Federal influences with ease, crafting a design that next year will mark its 100th anniversary. His work at Four Oaks reflects not only historical fidelity but also a willingness to experiment with emerging styles and materials. While Okie showcased his Colonial Revival sensibilities in the Stables’ balanced façade, centered entrance, and Palladian window, he layered in more than symmetry and colonial charm. Inside, he nodded to the rising Art Deco movement: curved wooden arches grace the entrance hall and passage, and the tack room displays striking white‑oak joists that glow with warmth and craftsmanship. The building’s interior remains a stunning interplay of historic styles, executed with extraordinary care and an architect’s delight in detail. Today, the central portion of the Stables offers 3,018 square feet of finished living space. The original stalls and apple‑processing room - still largely as conceived - provide additional space ready for transformation. Above, the full second floor remains unfinished, offering yet another opportunity for expansion and creativity. The structure invites both preservation and reinvention, making it ideal for a buyer who values heritage but imagines a future shaped by thoughtful design. The Stables was designed with pragmatic function and exquisite detail. The original brick floors remain today while the clay floors laid in the foyer of the building have been replaced with Moravian tiles. Horses were meticulously cared for here; later, people would create a home within its walls. Nearly a century after its conception, Four Oaks Stables stands as an invitation — to invest in beauty, to honor craftsmanship, and to shape the next chapter of a truly remarkable property.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,250,000

AD Id : 91575076

MLS Id : PANH2010762

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 5 Acres

Living Area Size : 3,018 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $14,459

Year Built : 1928

Garage : 4

County : NORTHAMPTON

Subdivision: No Developement

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Entry
  • Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Shingle Appliances: Electric Water Heater Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1928 Building Area Total: 3018 Construction Materials: Stone Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 5 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 217800

    Property Information

    Subdivision: NO DEVELOPEMENT Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 5202 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 98

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2250000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: R6-1-1L-0719 Tax Lot: R6 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $14459

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 10 Oversized, Garage, Driveway, Other, Detached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 4

  • Location Information

    Direction: 412 to Apples Church Rd; right onto Bingen Rd; left onto Saucon Valley Rd; right onto Apple Tree Ln; continue straight into driveway WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/03/2026 @ 16:40

MLS: PANH2010762 LISTED BY: Nancy Ahlum, Carol C Dorey Real Estate 610-346-8811 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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