General Evans House Bed & Breakfast

RR 1 Box 5
Thompsontown, PA 17094

This is a once in a life time opportunity to own this historic property where only four families have resided in the past 200 years! The General Evans House is an 1812 stone home that has been a private residence with a commercial appeal, operating as a Bed and Breakfast for almost ten years with an established clientele. Immerse yourself in history with this gracious home with all modern features. The members of the General Evans family fought in the War of 1812 at Fort Mc Henry, where our country's national anthem, the Star Spangle Banner was written.

A fantastic business opportunity or country get away for someone looking to escape from city life. The property contains 3.9 acres and borders a stocked trout stream. Zoned agricultural, horses are welcome in this neighborhood. This country estate is nestled in the hills of central Pennsylvania, a four hour drive to NYC, thee hours to Washing DC, and an hour away from Harrisburg International Airport. Close to everything, but away from it all, this property is the ideal location for weekend retreats or an early retirement. Located in Juniata County, known for having the lowest taxes in the state, the 2004-2005 taxes for this property were less than $2000. The General Evans House is conviently located to schools and shopping, both being within a mile.

The home boasts a living room, formal dining room, formal parlor, country kitchen, home office, 5 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, a full basement and a full attic. The home has two fireplaces and woodwork and wood floors of American Chestnut, a now extinct form of hardwood in North America. A separate guest entrance lends itself perfectly for any home based business or professional office.

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