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GEORGE WOODS

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Listed by Ben Esh • Astoria Realty Advisors LLC

$ 2,799,000

Est. payment | -/mo

8 Beds

7 Baths

4,984 SqFt

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$ 2,799,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

8 Beds

7 Baths

4,984 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Vacant Land

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,984 sqft

Price per Sqft $561

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID PALA2096634

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 4,984

Year Built 2009

Annual Tax Amount $18,650

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 21.410 Acres

Acres 21.41

Lot Dimensions Fronts on Main St, with the other 3 sides all adjacent to woods and fields for the ultimate in privacy.

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Some homes are built to impress. This one was built to disappear into the landscape — a fully private, architecturally distinctive colonial farmhouse tucked into the wooded banks above the Conestoga River, just twenty minutes from downtown Lancaster yet a world away from it. Set in 21 acres of woods, ponds, orchards, and open pasture, this is a rare offering for a buyer who wants land, privacy, and craftsmanship without sacrificing proximity to city life. Built in 2009 as an architectural showpiece, the 3,850-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath main residence pairs a modern floor plan with old-world detail: a custom 18th-century Rumford fireplace anchors the living room beneath 10-foot ceilings and walls of glass that open to the pool deck; the fully custom kitchen centers on a walnut-topped island, honed granite, and a full professional appliance suite, with a walk-in pantry, wine bar, and whole-home audio tucked just beyond. A first-floor primary suite offers true one-level living, with a spa-caliber bath, oversized custom closet, and direct access to a dedicated laundry and mudroom finished in hand-laid, artisan brick tile. Upstairs, two private wings hold additional bedrooms, a media/flex room, and generous storage — space for family, guests, or a home office setup that never feels shared. Outside, the estate is built for entertaining at scale. The flagstone pool terrace comfortably hosts up to 100 guests around a 40'x16' heated saltwater pool with color-changing lighting, a retractable cover, and built-in sound — its own private resort. This area also features a pool house with its own full bath. Just beyond, the equestrian post-and-beam bank barn is a genuine architectural artifact build by the highly sought after craftsmen at Riehl's Construction: hand-hewn timber frame, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and hand-laid fieldstone dating to early-1800s craftsmanship, with stalls for five horses, a tack and wash area, and a soaring 42'x50' second-story loft — a dramatic, ready-made backdrop for anything from a private gathering to a full-scale event. A separate guest house; 1,200 square feet, with its own kitchen, bedroom, bath, laundry and loft rounds out the property, ideal for extended family, live-in help, or additional guest capacity. The 21 acres themselves are the quieter luxury: two spring-fed, stocked ponds and a stream, mature apple and peach orchards, and two fenced gardens, all framed by open pasture and mature woodland buffer that keeps the estate genuinely unseen from the road. The woods are teeming with wildlife including deer, a flock of turkeys, foxes and more. It's a landscape made for slow mornings, riding, gardening, and entertaining — a true countryside retreat with the bones of a working estate. For the investor-minded buyer: beyond its appeal as a primary or secondary residence, 4459 Main Street offers a compelling foundation for a boutique hospitality or event-based operation. It's currently operated as a successful vacation rental and can be offered turn key for that use, pending final approvals after an upcoming update to the township's zoning ordinance. The barn's loft is already event-scaled, the pool terrace was purpose-built for gatherings, and the standalone guest house lends itself naturally to short-term rental use. Horse enthusiasts and equestrian operators will also find the stable infrastructure largely turnkey. As with any special-use vision on rural land, realizing the full income potential here would involve pursuing the appropriate local approvals, but the underlying assets (barn, pool, guest house, acreage, and privacy) give a buyer a major head start on any of those paths. If a trophy asset in one of Lancaster's most beautiful settings is appealing to you, don't miss the opportunity!

Location

State PA

County Lancaster

Area Conestoga Twp (10512)

Zoning RURAL CONSERVATION

Direction West

Rooms

Basement Daylight, Full, Full, Outside Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Level, Windows

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Hot Water Electric, Instant Hot Water

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Fireplace Y

Window Features Double Pane,Casement,ENERGY STAR Qualified,Screens,Wood Frame

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Heat Source Electric, Geo-thermal

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized

Garage Spaces 15.0

Pool Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Saltwater

Utilities Available Electric Available, Propane

Waterfront Description Private Dock Site

Water Access Y

Water Access Desc Private Access

View Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Shingle

Street Surface Black Top,Other

Farm Clean and Green,Rural Estate

Accessibility 2+ Access Exits

Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)

Road Frontage State

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 15

Garage Y

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Adjoins - Open Space, Backs to Trees, Hunting Available, Partly Wooded, Private, Secluded, Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Above Ground Finished SqFt 4984

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Well

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Cathedral Ceilings,Dry Wall

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Conestoga

Middle Schools Marticville

High Schools Penn Manor H.S.

School District Penn Manor

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 120-26237-0-0000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 4984

Security Features Electric Alarm,Security System,Smoke Detector

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA

Horse Property Y

Horse Feature Horse Trails, Horses Allowed, Stable(s)

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA

Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA

Special Listing Condition Standard

4459 MAIN ST Conestoga, PA 17516