As you turn onto Blue Mountain House Road, you'll soon discover why this farm has been so often photographed. With a rich history dating back to the French and Indian War, the present owner is believed to be the 3rd family to own the lands since the mid 1700's! Recently subdivided, the farm comprises two parcels totaling 86 acres with a combination of natural habitat/wetlands (13ac), tillable (36ac) and wooded acreage (37.5ac). A true depiction of early American farm life, the home is dated 1851 with 22" wide window sills, wide plank flooring, original Chestnut woodwork and stone construction. A "Sweitzer" L-shaped barn and many outbuildings adorn the property including a smokehouse, butcher house with set kettle, outhouse, pigsty, potato cellar, corn crib, chicken house and equipment shed. Magnificent views abound in every direction with the Blue Mountain as a backdrop and the Pinnacle in the near distance. Preserved under a Lehigh County Conservation Easement all forms of agricultural production are permitted. Home is ready for restoration and buildings need some TLC. Property is enrolled in Act 319 and is being sold AS-IS. Listing Agent is related to Seller and must be present for all showing. Confirmed appts only.
Welcome to 4 Hawkfield Road. This one-of-a-kind, sprawling rancher is a 4,542 sq ft Stanley Bauman custom build. Drive through the driveway columns and into an expansive 3.3 acre estate. The newly resealed driveway is lined with trees and leads to a 2024 built 6-bay, climate controlled garage and a 2-bay pole barn garage. The fenced-in backyard boasts a heated pool surrounded by natural stone and a 2-year old grand pavilion with a built-in kitchen. The home features a first floor in-law suite with amazing accessibility features including a separate entryway ramp, roll-in shower, and wide hallways. The stone fireplace and hardwood flooring in the living room lead into the kitchen which has stool seating, an oversized countertop, and built-in appliances. With 2 sunrooms, one of which has a vaulted wood ceilings and a hot tub, there is a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The first floor laundry room and attached 3-car garage provide convenience and simplicity for modern living. The large 2nd floor primary bedroom has an attached outdoor deck for additional outdoor living. Complete with an elevator and meticulously maintained landscaping, this home is set apart from any other. This is the perfect forever home to grow old in and has stunning garage facilities for a car lover. Located close to I-476 and I-78, this estate is only 1.5 hours from Philly and 2.5 hours from New York. The home is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounding countryside with a private setting.
Kempton is located in Pennsylvania. Kempton, Pennsylvania has a population of 132. Kempton is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.95% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29.62%.
The median household income in Kempton, Pennsylvania is $64,821. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,580 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Kempton is 53 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.5 inches per year, with 17.1 inches of snow per year.
