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$1,750,000

Originally designed and built by a custom home builder, this exceptional French Provincial estate showcases uncompromising craftsmanship, timeless architecture, and over 7,500 square feet of exquisitely finished living space. Every detail reflects the highest level of quality, from premium materials and custom millwork to designer fixtures throughout. A grand two-story foyer welcomes you with elegant marble flooring, a sweeping turned staircase, and a breathtaking Strass crystal chandelier. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a center island, double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, walk-in pantry, and abundant recessed lighting. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout much of the main level. The formal living room is enhanced by intricate custom trim and a wood-burning fireplace, while the dramatic two-story family room impresses with an 18-foot floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, custom oak wet bar, and spectacular wall of windows overlooking the private grounds. A distinguished first-floor office offers coffered ceilings, custom built-in bookshelves, and an ideal work-from-home setting. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, featuring elegant custom trim with uplighting, a crystal chandelier, an opulent marble bath, and an expansive custom walk-in closet with exceptional storage. The fully finished lower level offers outstanding additional living space, including a bonus room with a wood-burning fireplace, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar, dedicated art studio, and fitness room. Outdoor living is equally impressive with an expansive deck featuring a custom stainless steel outdoor kitchen, all overlooking beautifully landscaped, private grounds. Ideally located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and major commuting routes, this extraordinary residence represents one of the finest custom homes in the Lehigh Valley—a rare opportunity for the most discerning buyer.

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 780210 MLS

1487 Shelburne Ct, Allentown

$4,250,000

NEWLY PRICED....This magnificent home is evocative of the GRACEFUL SPLENDOR of old houses one might find nestled deep in the FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE. Built by MYRON HAYDT for his personal residence in 2011, this estate was EXTENSIVELY UPDATED over the past few years by the current owners including the addition of a FIRST FLOOR LIBRARY and wet bar, gunite pool and hot tub, pool house and EXTENSIVE HARDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPING, and an expanded lower level. The 11,900 SQUARE FOOT HOME has an architectural style and interior design that is at once TIMELESS AND INNOVATIVE. European influences are evident in the stunning FIELDSTONE AND BRICK EXTERIOR, dramatic CEDAR SHAKE rooflines, and captivating turrets. Paver walkways and a welcoming drive lead to 5 CAR GARAGING as the first approach to this prestigious home, centered on 2.5 acres. Inside, the home embodies a gentle blend of grace and subdued elegance. Rooms are BATHED IN LIGHT through oversized Pella windows and French doors. CEILINGS ARE TEN FEET HIGH on the main and lower levels and nine feet on the second. The many luxurious amenities include thick OAK AND MARBLE floors, extra high baseboards, deep crown moldings and curved walls. There is a BREATHTAKING KITCHEN, combining beauty and functionality, with a custom wood COFFERED CEILING, solid marble countertops, and stainless appliances. The adjacent breakfast nook has a vaulted ceiling and three walls of windows to let in natural light in every season. Nearby, the cozy family room has a wood-burning fireplace with marble surround, and two sets of French doors opening to the back yard WITH POOL. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITES ON BOTH THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR, welcoming use by extended families. These suites boast large windows and sumptuous baths appointed with marble floors, jetted tubs, walk-in showers, and custom vanities. The second floor primary suite boasts extraordinary size and comfort, with a gas lit fireplace and a curved stairway that takes you to a lofted room overlooking valley views and beckoning one to enjoy a private getaway or office retreat. Three additional ensuite bedrooms and a second floor laundry room offer the amenities that one would expect from a home of this caliber. A newly updated lower level includes a bar, WINE CELLAR, THEATER ROOM, GYM, family room and WET BAR as well as a full bath with steam shower. The attached 3-car garage is complemented by a heated 2-car detached garage with loft space, ready to be customized. The heated pool and spa, new POOL HOUSE and intricate paver patios are accessed from the sunroom and family room for intimate dinners under the stars or lively celebrations. Melrose Manor is a modern estate with old-world charm, in a distinguished Saucon Valley neighborhood where shopping, dining, and entertainment venues are just minutes away.

5 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 775343 MLS

2214 N Melrose Ln, Salisbury Township