510 MARKWOOD AVE

Mount Gretna, PA 17064

THIS IS TRULY THE TROPHY HOME OF MT GRETNA.Mt Gretna was discovered in 1883 and was a pleasant place to spend the hot summer days which is still today with the enchanting atmosphere. There’s no place like it and you will take a step back in time the moment you enter the area. It is a must-see destination and dream to live here with over a century of charming community amenities such as an open tabernacle built in 1892, summer lake, world renowned Playhouse, and old school ice cream parlor called The Jigger Shop, roller skating arena, rail trail and an abundance of beautiful wildlife. This very rare find and a charming home which is considered one of the most masterly superior homes in the Camp meeting area of Mount Gretna.The extremely well-maintained home offers five bedrooms and two recently remodeled full baths with African slate and sea glass floors and walls, Large eat in kitchen with beautiful open glass cabinetry and sitting area all with new bamboo flooring and a detailed inlaid medallion, charming dining room with antique Stain glass chandelier, cozy living room with stone fireplace, library with handcrafted cabinetry, and laundry room In 2010 there was a major addition added to the property at the cost of $167,000. This included jacking up of the house on one side and removing the ground underneath and putting in a two-car garage with tool room, large beautiful new canopy covered deck and maintenance free flooring, a stunning family room off the kitchen with lots of windows all around to let the sunshine in and enjoy the wooded surrounding area and finally a large open stairway leading to the garage.In 2020 the heating system was completely replaced with a new extremely efficient heat pump and propane gas back up. The true charm behind any Mount Gretna home are the porches. This home offers one of the finest, stately pillared entered Porches with stained hardwood flooring, blue sky ceiling with an antique replica circular fan While enjoying the outside porches, patios and decks you immediately will fall into a state of peace and tranquility by listening to the waterfall and fountains of the pond and all of the impeccably well-maintained beautiful gardens. To even put you more in a state of relaxation you can hop in the large hot tub with mature shrubbery for privacy.