After the fun of sharing some of the homes we toured during our House Hunting days in PA during the winter, I’m excited to finally share that THE house is what we are calling “The Mountain Chateau” I’ll be using the new hashtag on Instagram too #TheMountainChateau.
Though we had loved so many properties when we found the Mountain Chateau we knew it was a magical house. We quickly found after looking at quite a few stone farmhouses that the sloped ceilings did not feel practical for our family. My daughter was even freaked out by the thought of it. Though I felt moving to PA a stone farmhouse was the direction to go in…I quickly felt the same disappointment. We loved the land on so many of the farmhouse homes but the houses were just too tight, too low of ceilings, and needed a ton of work. Also, the land kept making the pricing of the houses much higher and to be so far at the top of our price range and the house to need so much work we started rethinking the idea of a farm.
Dan (hubby) actually was the one that found the listing for the Mountain Chateau which is actually located in Lehigh county. We were pretty sold on Bucks but again kept our options open and so we took a drive up to see it and nothing compared. I shared in our process that at this point we had not received the acceptance letter yet for the school and so finding the house was a little early in the game. Not to mention as beautiful as it is…it needs a ton of work. We all know old homes can become a quick money pit and we are just praying on every project and going to take some of the challenges slow. (I know the pics are not great, but better photos coming soon).
I imagined us having farm land and a pond…but little did I think we would be nestled on top of a mountain overlooking the city below. Its pretty spectacular and we feel extremely blessed. What I loved most about the property was that it had these moments of stone walls and I can imagine different gardens in different areas of the property once it’s fixed and manicured. Like a true English country charmer.
We have a ways to go and I can’t wait to do a full walk through video for you all to see. We have some plans like relocating the kitchen and turning the existing kitchen into the mudroom/laundry. We also want to renovate the bathrooms, paint, and well just about everything. What I love most though is I barely have to add any charm…it already has it! I can’t wait to add all the vintage decor to this home and tweak and tweak.
We took a chance on this house because it was just too wonderful to pass up…again we never thought we would have the chance to call it ours, but here we are and ready to make this special home even more beautiful with a little TLC and 2023 updates. No worries we will keep the Old vintage charm in 90% of this house.
It feels a little like a story book and I’m so excited for it!
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So happy for you! What a beautiful house. I grew up in Lehigh county (Allentown, PA to be exact!). Such a beautiful area. Enjoy!
Oh Deb, I am so happy for your family! I have loved rock homes since I was a little girl! Alas, there are no rock houses in our area so I will have to live vicariously through you and will enjoy the coming posts of your renovations. Congratulations on your new home.
Congratulations on your new house. I look forward to seeing how beautifully you will transform the house to your lovely home.
WOW! Surprised you are moving but can’t wait to see what you do with this beauty both inside and out! I’m sure it will be amazing!
So excited that everything has fallen into place regarding your move. Can’t wait to see what you do with this gem.
It’s beautiful Deb. Good luck and Gods blessings.
I’m so excited for you! A beautiful home, and so happy to hear that you plan to keep all that charm!
Excited for you! I will be looking for updates on what you have done to update your beautiful rock home
This is a beautiful area. My daughter went to Lehigh University and I loved the little downtown area nearby. I can’t wait to see what you do with this beautiful old home and yard.
I am so happy and excited you the your family. I can’t wait to see you make this home your own! Very exciting! I love these stone homes in PA. I watch Jeff Devlin’s show on the Magnolia network all the time – he’s either in Lehigh or Bucks as well and works on restoring these gorgeous homes. The name of his show is Stone House Revival.
I cannot wait to see you transform this home with your special touches!
OMGGGG MY FRIEND!!! I could not be happier for you!! With your talent you will turn it into a BEAUTY!! Cannot wait for updates my friend!! So EXCITING!! I pray all goes fast and no bumps in the road ahead!! Love you much!!!????????????❤️❤️❤️❤️????♀️
I hoped that was the one you picked! It has so much warmth and charm and your style will bring it to the next level. Can’t wait to journey with you to see all the loveliness unfold. Cheers!
I too, live in a historical home that I want to keep the warmth and charm of the day. SO PLEASED you chose this beautiful home…will be watching to see all your talent come forth in making it your own. Blessings to you and your family for this new direction in an old home!
I love this house and all the potential!! I know you’ll make it fabulous. ????
This house looks like you, or it will soon. Exciting!
Even though it’s going to take time, money and labor it will all be worth it! Your home will be stunning! Can’t wait to watch the transformation. Even the little ones. Love love love the enclosed brick patio!
This is an amazing house! I am so looking forward to seeing what you do with it and very glad you intend to try to keep its original character in the process.