River House: Shohola, PA
Best and final offers due Tuesday, June 4, 3pm.
About The Property
It’s rare enough to find a waterfront home on the Delaware River, but pair that with the undeniable charm of this farmhouse style 1930s gem, and you have a total winner. The house is sited above the water, but close enough that the views from the spacious covered back porch are just stunning. Several mature, towering oaks with high canopies add to the drama of the setting.
While the house is under two miles from the bridge that connects Shohola, PA with Barryville, NY, Culvert Hill Road is a dead end, with this being the second to last driveway. A welcoming tableau, the gabled facade with rocking chair front porch is framed by a thriving Japanese maple, sunny front lawn and other mature trees.
The generous entry is a pleasing transition space that widens into the living room and dining area, and teases with glimpses through the large picture window out to the covered porch and river beyond. The modern kitchen, gut renovated in 2016, is a pleasure for those with culinary inclinations. A Fisher + Paykel fridge, soapstone counters, Fireclay sink and Italian floor tiles are just a few of the appealing appointments. A bijou powder room off the entry rounds out the ground floor.
Upstairs two roomy bedrooms are connected by a short hall. The primary has a walk-in closet and river views. The sleek bathroom has been beautifully renovated with Kohler and Grohe fixtures and a tiled, glass-enclosed shower.
And then of course there is the majestic Delaware River and so many wonderful vantage points from which to admire. The covered back porch, with more than enough room for lounging and dining, is a dream. The high canopy is far above the rooftop, so the view is largely unobstructed in spite of the wonderful trees. A couple of Adirondack chairs are perched comfortably under the shade of the Japanese maple, facing the water. Wisely, the current owners built stairs that lead to a platform along the riverbank, where evening cocktails are taken. I myself watched a bald eagle and a bold crow engage in a territorial battle that was most captivating. Eagles flourish along the Delaware.
But this is not just a passive amenity! Jump right in the water’s great. A little path has been cut through the grasses to the river’s edge. Take a dip, cast a line or hop into your kayak. This is an incredible activity center right out your back door.
There is a detached one-car garage at the end of the driveway, and next to that is a little wooden footbridge that leads into the woods. There are wild rhododendron and stone outcroppings in this undulating part of the property, which runs from the river to the road.
Shohola is 25 minutes or less to Narrowsburg, NY, Milford, PA and Port Jervis, NY.
Listing Agent: Jennifer Grimes, 845-593-9524
150 Culvert Hill Rd
Shohola, PA 18458
DETAILS:
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5
Square feet: 1,352
Acres: 3.52
Built: 1930
Nearly 600’ Delaware River frontage
Covered front porch
Covered back porch
Hardwood floors
Platform by the river
Heat: Baseboard, 3 split units
Fuel: Electric, propane (for basement heater)
A/C: Split units in LR and 2 BRs
Garage: 1 car
Basement: Unfinished
Water heater: Electric
Roof: Asphalt shingle, requires replacing
Water: Well
Septic: Cesspool (See Extra Info for more)
Cell service: Owners use booster for Verizon only (Excellent service through WiFi calling)
Internet: Blue Ridge Cable, hi speed
Flood zone: Yes (See Extra Info for more)
School district: Delaware Valley
Town: Shohola
County: Pike
Tax ID: 028.00-02-04
Taxes: Town/Co: $1,064 ; School: $3,155
Listing price: $549,000
Sold price: $568,750