8 Beaver Ponds Lane , Jackson Center, PA 16133(Mercer County)

Situated less than 70 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, on a picturesque and secluded lot with approximately 39 acres, this peaceful country estate offers a spacious, custom-built main home with views and a detached guest house/caretakers residence with a full kitchen. Additional parcels included with the sale for a total of 100 acres offering numerous horse riding, hiking and ATV trails, plus the chance to go kayaking, fishing or stand up paddleboarding just a few steps away, the residence feels like a private nature preserve. Completely surrounded by ponds and designed by Ligo Architects, Beaver Ponds boasts a light-filled main home with numerous large windows and walls of glass, a main floor master suite with a large home office, a bespoke gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, and a covered porch with hardwood ceilings, perfect for watching birds or the clouds move across the sky. Many thoughtful finishing touches such as hickory wood floors, custom window casements, and solid wood interior doors recall the natural environment, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The open kitchen has a built-in refrigerator and workstation, a large center island with counter seating, and superior attention to detail, as evidenced by the commissioned artwork that adorns the backsplash. A built-in wine fridge, custom wood cabinetry, a five-burner gas range, warming drawers, and a convection oven add to the appeal. Certain to be a favorite, the great room has soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, clerestory windows, several dining areas, a massive stone fireplace and walls of glass doors that connect to the outdoor living rooms, which include a large screened-in porch. Equally impressive, the nearby master suite has a library with custom shelving, a built-in desk with views, a walk-in closet, an oversized jetted tub, and a walk-in shower with a glass enclosure. Two secondary bedrooms privately set over the garage and connected by a Jack-and-Jill style bath add versatility to the floor plan. Added highlights include a laundry room with built-in cabinetry, radiant heated floors throughout, exposed aggregate floors for the outdoor living areas, a geothermal heating system with an integrated back-up generator, a circular driveway, a metal roof, and a dog wash in the attached two-car garage. The guest house also has a two-car garage, two full baths, a water treatment system for both houses, and a deck with views. With a gorgeous pastoral setting and a great location that is only a short, 75-minute drive from Downtown Pittsburgh, this is the ultimate legacy property, vacation home or weekend getaway.