Historic House Listings

Log house in Pennsylvania. Over three acres. Has a guest apartment. $365,000

August 28, 2024

Love the setting for this log house! There is a guest area above the detached garage. The house was built in 1886. it is located on 3.30 acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The house features a wrap around front porch, log walls, wood floors, baseboards, wainscoting, claw foot tub and a loft area. There is a large detached garage with guest area above and the property also has a large chicken coop. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,843 square feet. $365,000

Contact Elisabeth Yeager with VYBE Realty: 443-878-5088

From the Zillow listing:

 

Find the retreat you’ve always wanted at this absolutely enchanting 3.3 acre property in Hanover right over the Maryland line. Featuring a one-of-a-kind log cabin originally sited in 1764 and a large detached garage with finished living space above, you won’t find another property like this. The log cabin features a large great room with vaulted ceiling, wood floors, and amazing structural and cosmetic details true to the time period of the home. Ascend the ladder to the loft area above, with ample room for a sleeping space, office, or whatever you need. The great room also features a ductless mini split with both heating and cooling . The kitchen features a combined dining and cooking area, with bright bay window surrounding the table space. The open style kitchen with the stunning log cabin walls combined with a commercial flare creates a unique vibe that only adds to the charm of the home. The first floor is completed with a modern full bathroom and laundry area. Upstairs, find two bedrooms and an additional bathroom full of artistic detail. The log cabin is completed with the huge wraparound porch that you’d expect from a property meant for enjoying the outdoors. The garage, with enough space for three cars, features oversized doors and a wide, L shaped staircase, leading up to the finished space above. Also with a vaulted ceiling and unique finishes, including a small loft and rope climbing ladder to a hidden reading nook, you feel as though you are in a treehouse meant for today. A small kitchen, two bedrooms with plenty of natural light, and a bathroom complete the space. The acreage creates seclusion and the open space (2+ acres) would be perfect for pasture for animals if desired. The property also features a natural spring. Feel the rich history of 185 Musselman Rd grab you and explore the possibilities this property has to offer.

 

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