Escape to the mountains with this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage bordering Carnegie Powdermill Nature Reserve in Cook Township, Westmoreland County. Offering a quiet and peaceful setting, this cozy retreat is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors. A covered front porch welcomes you inside to an open floor plan featuring a comfortable living room with a stone fireplace and wood burning insert, dining area, and kitchen with appliances included. Down the hall are two bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient utility room with laundry. The back door leads to the backyard, complete with a fire pit and included storage shed. The cottage features a durable metal roof, well water, septic system, and oil forced air heat. Located within walking distance of Carnegie Powdermill Nature Reserve and just a short distance to Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, state game lands, and area state parks. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, recreational retreat, or mountain home away from home, this cozy cottage offers the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy all that the Laurel Highlands has to offer.
Welcome to this beautifully situated 3-bedroom home, with the flexibility to possibly utilize one bedroom as an office, offering privacy and comfortable living on approximately 1.5 acres sourounded by woods in back and side. The spacious interior main level offers one-floor living with a laundry room, a large living room with a stone fireplace that opens to the dining area and kitchen, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and a center island, while the primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath with a garden tub and separate shower. Enjoy the outdoors from the covered front porch featuring stamped concrete, or the covered rear porch. A full basement provides additional storage and offers potential for future finished living space. The oversized 28x32 detached two-car garage provides ample parking and workspace, with electric, heat, and a second level offering a tremendous amount of additional storage. A whole-house generator is also included, providing added peace of mind. With its wooded surroundings, generous garage, covered outdoor spaces, and great location, this property, whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a primary residence, offers privacy, comfort and so much more.
Welcome to 1600 Jacob Miller Road, where timeless farmhouse charm meets modern comfort on 1.3 private acres. Surrounded by lush gardens, this inviting 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers the peaceful setting you've been searching for, just a stone's throw from Linn Run State Park, Rolling Rock Country Club, downtown Ligonier and Rector Playground. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a spacious open-concept layout with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into the family room and sunny eat-in nook—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Cozy up beside the wood-burning fireplace or unwind on the expansive screened-in back deck complete with ceiling fans, creating an outdoor living space you'll enjoy all season long. The desirable first-floor primary suite includes a private bath, and with a full bathroom on every level, the home offers flexibility for family and guests alike. The finished lower level is currently being used as a fifth bedroom and provides endless possibilities for a recreation room, guest suite, home office, gym, or multigenerational living. Extensive updates include new appliances, whole-house windows, and a state-of-the-art water filtration system, plus a new HVAC system, refinished floors, updated bathrooms, rewired electrical, replacement well pump, rebuilt wood-burning fireplace with chimney liner, screened-in porch addition, and much more. Outside, the fenced post-and-rail backyard is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or pets. The home may be purchased furnished, making it an outstanding opportunity as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or turnkey mountain getaway. Private yet convenient, this beautifully maintained property captures the essence of cottage living while providing all the modern conveniences today's buyers desire.
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Rector is located in Pennsylvania. Rector, Pennsylvania has a population of 466. Rector is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.07%.
The median household income in Rector, Pennsylvania is $34,000. The median household income for the surrounding county is $64,708 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Rector is 54.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.5 inches per year, with 45.4 inches of snow per year.
