New Pond Farm c.1858
Nov 10th, 2008 by Gary Gestson
| Location 2 miles from the historic Cashtown Inn on the old Chambersburg Pike where General Lee marched into Gettysburg. 6 miles from the Gettysburg battlefield and 8 miles from Lincoln Square in the heart of Gettysburg. |
About the property This property offers breathtaking views of the 21 private acres (PLAT) from the top of the hill over looking the house and outbuildings.The stone house was likely built in the early 1800’s and was totally renovated in the last 10 years. Featuring a large mastersuite w/whirlpool bath on the main level and 2 additional bedrooms and a bath on the second floor compliment a spacious great room addition with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, that is light, airy and wonderful for entertaining. Bonus - an oversized one car garage under the great room - making a total of two garages and a carport.The stable offers a fenced paddock, heated tack and bathroom, 6 stalls, and drained wash bay.All pasture is fenced and the property is enrolled in Pennsylvania Clean & Green program.There are 3 ponds on the property The spring fed pond near to the house features stepping stones into the water for wad  ing and swimming.This photo was taken from the carport area and also shows the bank barn. There is also an overflow pond beyond the stable and one new pond at the woods edge for wildlife habitat. All have fish and attract Canadian geese, mallard and wood ducks and blue herons.Additional wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, ring necked pheasants, red fox, variety of owls and over 40 indigenous and migratory birds that dine at the bird feeder.The original bank barn has a 2 car garage on lower level, on the second level a workshop and a loft for storage.The property appears as early as 1858 on local maps as belonging to the original Knouse Orchards (Musselmans & Lucky Leaf). 
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