About Lancaster's Manheim Township

Here in Lancaster County PA there's no shortage of farmhouses, and some are always reaching their last days before being removed in favor of new buildings or uses. This home, in Manheim Township with a Lititz address at 20 Regency Court, was one of those looking the wrecking ball square in the eye...

Today, this amazing property has been immaculately restored with loving care, and is a testament to the dedication of it's owners who have not only brought the grand old house back to life but improved the grounds to the point where a visitor feels as though they are walking through a botanical garden.

The home itself begain life in the 1700's (1600's?) as a smaller farmhouse overlooking a large property. Gradually, as many functional homes are, it was expanded to be a large estate home (the owner found inscriptions from the Civil War in the home noting additions made!). But by the mid 20th century the home was beyond it's useful life and the farm was purchased by a developer for what was to become the Kings Pointe neighborhood of newer homes. The old farmhouse had little time left.

Enter the current owners, who brought the old place back to vivid life using original materials and decor while adding new features such as the 25 foot wide grand foyer with 10 foot staircase. Wood floors were remilled and put back in place, deep window wells were restored and the cedar shake roof replaced with a modern cedar covering. This home shows as a textbook case on how to bring a big old house back to life.

Interested in seeing the photo tour? You can at http://www.20regency.comand the "home photos" tab. 

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Lancaster Township PA Homes For Sale update - In December of 2010, the Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance # 2010-07, changing the regulations pertaining to smoke detectors by adopting the Uniform Construction Code standard as its' own.

The biggest change is that the township no longer requires hard wired smoke detectors at sale or transfer of ownership of residential properties. Battery operated smoke detectors, as indicated by the code are now acceptable.

At sale or transfer of ownership of residential properties, seller should inspect all previously installed detectors to acknowledge their proper working condition in conformance with the Uniform Construction Code and all other state and municipal codes.

If no smoke detectors are installed, or if those installed do not meet the current standard, the owner of the dwelling, at his or her expense must install smoke detectors as required by all state and local municipal codes and provide such acknowledgement to the Township

Where battery operated detectors are applicable, they should be installed in the following locations:

1) In each sleeping room

2) Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms

3) On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics

The enclosed form will serve as verification of compliance. It needs to be filled out and returned to the Township. Such inspection and verification shall be valid for a period of ten (10) years. See the Lancaster Township website.

Here's a tour I just shot the interior photos for today - a great brick home for sale in Manheim Township adjacent to Landis Valley Museum!  More details in another couple of days - feel free to contact me for more info in the meantime!

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Here's a sneak peek at a great listing I have coming up - An all-brick home for sale in Manheim Township, PA with almost 1400 square feet and a third of an acre. It's a nice level lot with lots of usable room! The property adjoins the awesome Landis Valley Farm and is situated on a dead-end road with no thru traffic...

A slate roof tops this classic home with all the nice touches you'd expect from a traditional home in Manheim Township - hardwood floors, fireplace, a remodeled kitchen and a reading room/den extension off to the side.

Enjoy the nice fenced backyard with elegant seating area and shed for your tools.

This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home will be on the market in the coming weeks - be sure to contact me if you'd like see it in person!

Just listed! These building lots are generally hard to find in Manheim Township PA, real estate for sale usually being on a busy main road when it even comes up. This lot, on the other hand, is nestled in the wooded Pleasant Valley neighborhood right near the Manheim Township High School complex (within walking distance). The address will be Brookfield Drive in the 17601 Zip Code.

This is an any builder sale! Almost no land for sale in Manheim Township is sold without some kind of builder tie-in anymore...take advantage of this great price at only $72,900 for a prime .35 acre lot with utilities stubbed in!

If you're interested in learning more, email me at info@yourlancasterhome.com.