617 SOUTHRIDGE DR Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Stately Farinelli-built custom Colonial home offers unbeatable panoramic views of the Cumberland Valley on nearly four pristine acres. This sprawling home sits just 12 miles west of the PA capitol, 15 minutes to Amtrak and 20 minutes to Harrisburg International Airport. Captivating with its exceptional 4-sided stone exterior, soaring 10 ceilings on the main level, and superior woodwork, this home features thoughtful and beautiful finishes that are sure to impress. Arriving from the circular driveway, entry is across a fabulous slate walkway and up steps to a covered entryway and into a lovely hardwood foyer. The living room/den to the left equipped with a gas fireplace has a bank of windows and an adjoining butlers pantry with a beverage refrigerator that is perfect for your favorite libations to enjoy on the adjacent large outdoor deck. The vast two-story great room with 20 ceilings and exposed wooden trusses, built-in bookcases, and a wood-burning fireplace with floor-to-ceiling stone chimney is further highlighted by soaring windows and window seats on each side and partially coffered ceilings. French doors open to an expansive slate patio, gardens, and private backyard protected by mature evergreens. The spacious gourmet kitchen, designed by award-winning designer, Sandra Steiner-Houck, is a cooks dream, with granite countertops, double ovens, a new Subzero refrigerator, breakfast area, arched tiled alcove featuring a stainless-steel gas cooktop, and lovely crown molding. The kitchen provides direct access to the screened-in porch and patio. The formal dining room has picture frame wall molding with easy access through a second butlers pantry, perfect for dinner parties with family and friends. There is a main level bedroom with bay windows, a walk-in closet, and a full bath. Dual staircases create a harmonious flow from the sweeping kitchen, dining, and living areas to the expansive upper level. All bedrooms are spacious with ample storage space. Bask in the opulent owners suite featuring bay windows, two walk-in closets, including a cedar closet and a luxurious bathroom with heated flooring under your feet, a walk-in shower, and a whirlpool tub looking out to the private backyard. Beautiful and spacious second-floor laundry room. The finished lower level includes a workshop/ready-to-be-turned-into your climate-controlled wine cellar, home gym, and kitchenette area complete with bar and access to the backyard. Every room features a unique view of the stunning scenery, from local hillsides to Blue Mountain across the Cumberland Valley. When it comes to fantasy homes, you can do more than dream about living in one. Here you can make one your very own!