572 Halteman Road

This circa 1756 stone farmhouse is rooted in tradition and is a salt of the earth authentic colonial era home that radiates quiet dignity and rustic simplicity. It's a historic home that has grown over time, blending original 1750s craftsmanship with later additions. It was crafted from local indigenous materials, “such as roughhewn logs, native fieldstone and original wide plank floors. It's a timeless piece of colonial history that has weathered and evolved over 250 years. It's situated on a 2.45-acre lot that is adjacent to a 48-acre farm field that yields corn or soybean crops annually. You will enter the home through a bright cheery sunroom. It’s a perfect place for your plants and the dogs or cats to lounge in the brilliant sunlight. It boasts of wide plank hardwood floors and skyli ght. Next is the spacious foyer with a convenient slate floor and convenient closets and shoe racks. Imagine yourself snuggling up in the warm and inviting family room on a cold winter night. This haven features exposed stone walls surrounding a wood burning fireplace. There are built in cabinets and bookshelves, wainscoting, wide plank hardwood floors and exposed hand-hewn beams. It will be the gathering place after a family dinner. The large country kitchen has been remodeled and features classic beaded inset cabinets, propane stove, microwave, granite counter tops, hardwood floors, deep country sink and stainless-steel appliances. The adjoining breakfast nook is spacious and provides an ideal place for your informal meals or your morning cup of Joe. Overhanging the granite counter tops is a timeless potholder for all of your pots and pans. Directly beyond the eat in kitchen is a formal dining room with exposed stone walls and sparkling hardwood floors. The remainder of the first floor has many possibilities according to your needs. There is a central room that currently serves as an office but could be a possible in-law suite or Au Pair suite. It has an adjoining second kitchen and a powder room. Directly off the second kitchen is a new composite deck for a possible barbeque or evening beverage retreat. A newer addition to the home is a renovated space that currently serves as an office for the current owner. It has many potential uses, and you can use it for your best purpose. The two rooms have high ceilings with very appealing architecture. There is a new high efficiency heat pump for your cooling and heating. Some possible uses are a second family room, home office, in-law suite, game room, etc. Use your imagination. Retire to the second floor to find a large master bedroom area. It features hardwood floors, open beam ceilings and a remodeled bath. The bath includes a walk-in shower, soaking tub for your aching bones and his and her walk-in closets. The remainder of the second floor consists of four additional bedrooms, all of ample size and a remodeled hall bath with ceramic tile floors and glass shower. The third floor of the home features a fifth bedroom that is tucked away quietly. It would make a perfect teenage haven or guest room. The entire home is warm and inviting. It's a perfect blend of old and new and has stood the test of time. The possibilities are endless for the use of the three out-buildings. They include a three-car garage that measures 40x25 feet. It's a perfect place for a serious hobbyist or car collector. It has second floor storage as well as ample floor space. Additionally, there is a pole barn that currently serves as a storage area for the current owner’s business supplies. It's complete with a heated powder room and the possible uses are endless. The huge two-story bank barn measures 46x52 and needs some exterior siding repair but is generally in very solid condition. It has enormous possibilities and awaits your finishing touches. There are two smaller sheds as well for tool storage. At the rear of the lot is an old, paved tennis court. It's currently serving as a parking area for trailers.