Effort PA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Introducing the Chalet, a stunning 2,080 sq. ft. home of meticulously planned living space. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home within the Birch Hollow Estates community provides ample room for relaxation, entertainment, and everyday living. This unique floorplan features a main floor with an inviting family room and 2 spacious bedrooms each with walk-in closets, shared full bath and convenient laundry room with washtub. On the upper level, the heart of the home unfolds with a beautifully designed kitchen featuring tier 1 granite countertops, SS built-in appliances, luxury vinyl plank floors and ample storage. The master bedroom is complete with lush wall-to-wall carpet, walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Central cooling and heating throughout the home guarantee year-round comfort. Birch Hollow Estates offers its members a private clubhouse, playground, and both an indoor and outdoor pool, and is a unique way to experience the best the Poconos has to offer like skiing, festivals, waterparks, shopping and so much more. Additional lots & models available. Schedule today!

Polished, with understated notes of elegant, crisp, and luxurious, this custom crafted Tudor home and vineyard known as Tutto Niente is a master class in creating the perfect blend. The quarter mile driveway winds through tall trees before rounding a corner to reveal a stunning panoramic view over 55 acres of big sky and Pocono Mountains. Designed and crafted as the family home, the owner/builders did much of the work themselves using materials sourced from the land whenever possible. Custom millwork, unique decorative paint treatments, textured walls, and magnificent lighting are just a few of the hallmarks throughout. Every room of the house features radiant heat floors for year round comfort. Guests enter through a round entryway foyer which opens in turn to the vast 2-story great room with a massive Indian granite fireplace. Nearby is the media room, with a floating oak ceiling and velvet walls, and a spacious dining room with domed gold-leaf ceiling. The newly renovated extensive modern kitchen will impress even the most discriminating of chefs with 2 quartz islands, high end Viking and Thermador appliances and a spacious cocktail wine bar area perfect for entertaining. A step down leads to the cozy family room, with a gas fireplace and curved mahogany wall with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors looking out over the vineyard. The main staircase, inspired first by the Governor s Mansion in Connecticut and then renovated with inspiration from the 1920s Empire Hotel in Manhattan, is custom crafted with mahogany newel posts and steel balusters with brass accents. Upstairs, the primary suite is a feast for the senses upon entering the warm and spacious sitting room with gas fireplace. A reclaimed glass wall serves as a room divider to the bedroom with a barrel ceiling painted in a shimmering harlequin pattern and a private balcony, and a 3-part bath with soaking tub nestled within the turret. A recently renovated guest suite is on this level, as well as a third suite and two large bedrooms that share an additional recently renovated hall bath. The finished lower level includes a kitchenette, recreation room, den and full bath. This thoughtfully designed, custom built home overlooks a beautifully tended vineyard and is surrounded by extensive acreage, long-range vistas, and inspiring sunrises that change daily with each season. Raise a glass to the elegance of Tutto Niente!

Exceptional Bi-Level Retreat in The Birches West Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after, family-friendly neighborhood of The Birches West! This oversized 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is a stunning blend of modern upgrades, thoughtful design, and cozy charm. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the attention to detail. Step inside to the main level where a spacious living room welcomes you with open arms, leading to a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, sleek stainless steel appliances, and an expansive island perfect for cooking, dining, or socializing. This cozy bi-level home located in the desirable family-friendly neighborhood of The Birches West. Here's an expanded take on its key features are: Spacious Living Area: The home greets you with an open, inviting living room that's perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests. The use of luxury laminate flooring enhances the sense of openness and modernity. Renovated Eat-In Kitchen: A highlight of the home, the kitchen offers both style and function, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized island that becomes the center for meal prep, casual dining, or social gatherings. This space is designed for both aspiring chefs and busy families alike, blending convenience with elegance. Bedrooms and Baths: The main level boasts three generously sized bedrooms and the downstairs bedroom has plush carpeting that adds warmth and comfort. Two full bathrooms enhance the functionality, ensuring convenience for a family or guests. Versatile Living Space: The lower level offers a large family room, complete with a pellet stove insert, creating a cozy retreat for the colder months. This space is perfect for movie nights, family gatherings, or simply curling up by the fire. Additional Room Options: A 4th bedroom or a home office on this level offers flexibility based on your needs. Whether it's a workspace or an extra sleeping space, the choice is yours. There's also a half bath, and direct access to the attached garage, adding to the home's ease of living. Expansive outdoor area is equally impressive, with two large decks that span the back of the house. These decks provide ample room for outdoor entertaining, whether it's summer barbecues, morning coffee, or evening relaxation under the stars. Custom Built Sheds: Two Amish custom-built sheds elevate the property's practicality. One shed, equipped with electricity, AC, and heat, offers a ready-to-use man cave or she-shed, a perfect retreat for hobbies or relaxation. The second shed provides excellent storage space for outdoor equipment, tools, or even seasonal decorations. Pet-Friendly There's a custom-built dog house, designed with weather protection in mind, ensuring your pets can enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Energy Efficiency: The home comes with **solar panels** on both the front and back of the roof, a significant eco-friendly upgrade that helps save on electricity costs. The solar system is transferable to the next owner, offering long-term energy savings. Newer Roof, The roof, only 9 years old, offers peace of mind with many more years of durability remaining. This home offers a well-rounded blend of comfort, modern upgrades, and thoughtful design, making it suitable for everyday living while also perfect for entertaining. Its spacious indoor and outdoor areas, paired with functional amenities like the sheds, solar panels, and a large family room, create a balanced environment for a family looking for a forever home in a vibrant community. The home's thoughtful layout and design ensure it is a sanctuary of both style and functionality, ready to accommodate both relaxation and active living. Home comes with a 1 ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY!!!

Paradise-Found! Rare is it that such a large piece of awe-inspiring preserved land (72+ acres) with unrivaled views & a masterfully crafted home comes on the market in North-East PA. Welcome to the recently created B&B, Chestnuthill Countryside Manor, also home to Pohopoco Creek Alpacas. A 2400 paved driveway leads to a 6400 French-inspired stone estate with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car garage, in-ground pool & 6 stall barn. A private setting with stunning views seen from just about every window. An impressive entry with massive double French doors sets the stage for the magnificence of this home. The foyer is spacious and has a spiral wooden staircase with wrought iron banisters. It opens to a dramatic great-room with timber rafters complementing a soaring tongue & groove ceiling. A 2-story stone fireplace flanked by built-in stone log huts, porcelain tiled floors & arched windows complete this large room. Adjacent is a unique polygon room with a rustic log & plaster wet-bar cleverly incorporated into this perfect entertainment space. A near-by half bath is decorated with a beautiful painted mural & nice fixtures. Radiant heat Terracotta tile floors, granite counter tops, tile backsplashes & a walk-in pantry are some of the features of the gourmet custom kitchen. It s equipped with a Viking stove, double ovens & a Subzero refrigerator. The formal dining room has a kitchen & foyer entry. French doors open from the foyer into a spacious sunken office w/ handsome custom wood paneling & a decorative mosaic design in the middle of the tiled floor. Craftsmanship & character continue to the upper level with an elongated loft enhanced by wood & wrought-iron banisters. Another vantage point of the great-room & raftered ceiling had to be the goal of this design. The master bedroom suite enjoys privacy being at one end of the corridor. It has an abundance of windows, a balcony, 2 large walk-in closets & luxurious bathroom with a radiant heat floor . Located at the other end are 4 spacious bedrooms which are serving as guestrooms for the B&B. 2 Jack & Jill bathrooms create a semi-private bathroom for guests. The laundry room is conveniently located on this floor. A 2nd staircase leads back down to a hall with a separate entrance. The barn has 6 box stalls with upper bars as dividers so horses can socialize & a sizable loft for hay storage. Aisleway & wash/grooming area. Attached is a dry-lot that opens to larger pastures. A small building has been converted to a cute boutique that sells Alpaca fleece products. There is a run-in shed in a small paddock. A large pole building can be used for equipment storage, cars, supplies or tools. A creek runs through the lower portion of the property. An older barn used for storage is located near the road by the driveway entrance. One of the finest views & settings I ve encountered in all my years of brokerage. Eagles can be seen flying to their nest in the woods. This is a very special property. Continue on with the B&B, expand to a vineyard, a horse breeding or training farm or simply enjoy as a second home oasis. Seller is an inactive real estate broker - license is in escrow.

Paradise-Found! Rare is it that such a large piece of awe-inspiring land (72+ preserved acres) with unrivaled views & a masterfully crafted home comes on the market in North-East PA. Welcome to the recently created B&B, Chestnuthill Countryside Manor, also home to Pohopoco Creek Alpacas. A 2400 paved driveway leads to a 6400 French-inspired stone estate with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car garage, in-ground pool & 6 stall barn. A private setting with stunning views seen from just about every window. An impressive entry with massive double French doors sets the stage for the magnificence of this home. The foyer is spacious and has a spiral wooden staircase with wrought iron banisters. It opens to a dramatic great-room with timber rafters complementing a soaring tongue & groove ceiling. A 2-story stone fireplace flanked by built-in stone log huts, porcelain tiled floors & arched windows complete this large room. Adjacent is a unique polygon room with a rustic log & plaster wet-bar cleverly incorporated into this perfect entertainment space. A near-by half bath is decorated with a beautiful painted mural & nice fixtures. Radiant heat Terracotta tile floors, granite counter tops, tile backsplashes & a walk-in pantry are some of the features of the gourmet custom kitchen. It s equipped with a Viking stove, double ovens & a Subzero refrigerator. The formal dining room has a kitchen & foyer entry. French doors open from the foyer into a spacious sunken office w/ handsome custom wood paneling & a decorative mosaic design in the middle of the tiled floor. Craftsmanship & character continue to the upper level with an elongated loft enhanced by wood & wrought-iron banisters. Another vantage point of the great-room & raftered ceiling had to be the goal of this design. The master bedroom suite enjoys privacy being at one end of the corridor. It has an abundance of windows, a balcony, 2 large walk-in closets & luxurious bathroom with a radiant heat floor . Located at the other end are 4 spacious bedrooms which are serving as guestrooms for the B&B. 2 Jack & Jill bathrooms create a semi-private bathroom for guests. The laundry room is conveniently located on this floor. A 2nd staircase leads back down to a hall with a separate entrance. The barn has 6 box stalls with upper bars as dividers so horses can socialize & a sizable loft for hay storage. Aisleway & wash/grooming area. Attached is a dry-lot that opens to larger pastures. A small building has been converted to a cute boutique that sells Alpaca fleece products. There is a run-in shed in a small paddock. A large pole building can be used for equipment storage, cars, supplies or tools. A creek runs through the lower portion of the property. An older barn used for storage is located near the road by the driveway entrance. One of the finest views & settings I ve encountered in all my years of brokerage. Eagles can be seen flying to their nest in the woods. This is a very special property. Continue on with the B&B, expand to a vineyard, a horse breeding or training farm or simply enjoy as a second home oasis. Seller is an inactive real estate broker - license is in escrow.