At the end of a long, tree-lined drive sits a custom home by Costello Builders, with level grounds, a sunroom that looks out over the gardens, and a stone patio made for lingering. What makes this 2.9-acre estate especially rare in Manheim Township is the possibility of creating three additional homesites while retaining the existing residence on approximately 1.1 acres.
The proposed subdivision would create four lots in all. The Costello home would remain on Lot 1, with three new building lots of approximately 0.47 acres, 0.46 acres, and 0.48 acres, respectively. The proposal calls for public water, public sewer, electric, and natural gas service to all four lots. The proposed homesites would be open to any builder. Subject to applicable approvals, the plan offers the flexibility to enjoy the property as a private estate today and decide how the land might serve you in the years ahead.
Inside, vintage wide-plank pine floors set a warm tone for the 3,611-square-foot residence. Coffered ceilings draw the eye through the main living spaces, where the living room fireplace, dining area, and handcrafted Shaker-style kitchen are comfortably connected. On a quiet evening, you might settle in by the fire. When friends come for dinner, conversation can carry easily from the kitchen island to the table.
The kitchen was designed for people who enjoy cooking and having company while they do it. A generous center island with quartz countertops gives guests a place to pull up a seat, while a 36-inch Café Professional dual-fuel range and commercial-grade appliances make preparing a meal for a crowd feel manageable. A walk-in pantry keeps essentials close at hand. Instant-hot and touchless faucets add everyday convenience, and plantation shutters and an Ethan Allen chandelier with a lift finish the space.
The first-floor primary suite offers a quiet retreat, with separate closets and a custom bath featuring a clawfoot soaking tub, a tiled walk-in shower with a custom glass enclosure, and a towel warmer. The sunroom, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and transoms, is a lovely place to watch the grounds change with the seasons. Motorized solar shades let you adjust the light, and the room opens to a fenced stone patio with several places to sit, share a meal, or enjoy a quiet morning outdoors.
A laundry room with a farmhouse sink, a half bath with wainscoting, and a covered side porch round out the main level. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and a flexible bonus room offer space for guests, work, or play. The Jack-and-Jill bath has separate vanities and toilets, with a shared tub and shower. The 1,770-square-foot basement includes roughed-in plumbing and two egress windows, with the potential to bring total finished living space to approximately 5,381 square feet.
The grounds are as enjoyable to tend as they are to look out on. A custom Glick garden shed has electric and water service, and eight raised, self-watering garden beds are ready for herbs, vegetables, or flowers. A separate 300-foot irrigation well serves the grounds. The home also features three-zone geothermal heating and cooling with a 900-foot well, a whole-house generator, a side-entry three-car garage, an oversized motor court, a 30-amp outdoor connection, and exterior lighting with automatic light sensors.
Just moments from Bent Creek Country Club, within the Reidenbaugh Elementary School area and with no HOA, this estate offers a private setting in one of Manheim Township’s most sought-after locations. Come walk the grounds, spend a moment in the sunroom, and see for yourself what makes this home and its land such a distinctive offering. Call to arrange a private showing and review the proposed subdivision.
