16756 MOUNT AIRY RD Shrewsbury, PA 17361
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,905 sqft
Price per Sqft $246
Subdivision Shrewsbury
MLS Listing ID PAYK2097560
Style Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,905
Year Built 1880
Available Date 2026-02-27
Annual Tax Amount $5,547
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 3.850 Acres
Acres 3.85
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Historic details abound — Bennington doorknobs, transoms above doorways, and beautifully “combed” wood trim, a trompe l'oeil technique dating to the 1920s. Surfaces show gentle wear from more than a century of living, yet the craftsmanship remains undeniable. This is not a reproduction of history — it is history.
The primary bedroom is spacious and airy, featuring nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows that flood the room with natural light. In 2011, a thoughtfully designed nine-by-eleven-foot bathroom was added that blends seamlessly with the home's history. Historal tiles, patterned plaster walls, wavy glass windows, antique light fixtures, a clawfoot tub, separate shower, and beautiful stained-glass door create a timeless retreat.
The eat-in kitchen is both functional and unforgettable. Two focal points anchor the room — a wood-burning fireplace and an antique porcelain sink set into a surround designed by a local craftsman using chestnut beams and barnwood sourced from the property. The kitchen offers abundant storage, including a floor-to-ceiling dish cabinet, spice cabinet, built-in cabinet beneath the stairs and a nine-by-five-foot walk-in pantry. A center island, new stove, and new refrigerator complete the space. It is perfect for a cozy meal by the fire.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a bright, versatile room previously used as a formal dining room but spacious enough to serve as a living and dining combination. Two large windows frame views of the pond across the street, and southern exposure fills the space with light.
Upstairs two large bedrooms feature generous windows overlooking the pond. A third room has been divided into a small bathroom and a sitting or TV room. A spacious attic provides additional storage.
The outbuildings are extraordinary and increasingly rare. A spring house channels an underground spring that feeds the pond across the road. The original stone summer kitchen, complete with a massive fireplace, stands beside the home and creates a magical setting for relaxing in the hot tub on a snowy evening. Its three rooms with separate entrances offer many possibilities. The smokehouse still retains original meat hooks, and a root cellar behind the home once stored provisions.
The impressive bank barn, built in the 1880s, features both hand-hewn and machine-hewn beams. A smaller three-bay barn could serve as a garage and it has an enclosed area ideal for chickens. A two-seat outhouse adds to the authenticity. In 2011, the barns were re-sided with one-and-a-half-inch hemlock. The smaller barn received a new tin roof, the bank barn roof was sealed, and the house was re-roofed with lifetime architectural shingles.
The grounds are captivating. Flower gardens flourish alongside red and black raspberries and blueberry bushes. Two hills provide excellent sledding. The property is fenced, allowing dogs to roam freely. A one-and-a-half-acre pasture invites grazing or recreation. Follow the stone wall to discover a bright meadow. Paths wind through wooded areas filled with daffodils, crocuses, bluebells, and bee balm. Enjoy outdoor meals, gather around the firepit, and listen to cicadas on summer evenings. You will not know a main road lies nearby.
Convenient for commuting to Baltimore and York, with nearby shopping, healthcare, breweries, coffee shops, and access to the hike-and-bike trail, this farmette offers the rare opportunity to live surrounded by history and nature without sacrificing convenience.
If you have been searching for authenticity, craftsmanship, and timeless character, this is the one.
Location
State PA
County York
Area Shrewsbury Twp (15245)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL/SUBURBAN
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Hot Water Oil
Heating Central, Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Stone, Concrete, Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick, Wood
Inclusions Kitchen island, refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer, dryer, small freezer in mudroom, hot tub, 3 window air conditioners.
Equipment Dryer - Electric, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Stove, Microwave, Washer
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Pane,Transom,Wood Frame
Appliance Dryer - Electric, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Stove, Microwave, Washer
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Board, Fully, Wire, Wood
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Phone Available, Electric Available
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Pond, Trees/Woods, Water
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Shingle,Metal
Street Surface Access - On Grade
Accessibility Grab Bars Mod
Porch Porch(es)
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Road Frontage, Sloping, Year Round Access
Story 2
Foundation Stone, Permanent
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1905
Sewer Grinder Pump, Septic Exists
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Plaster Walls,High
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Shrewsbury
Middle Schools Southern
High Schools Susquehannock
School District Southern York County
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 45-000-BJ-0064-A0-00000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1905
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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