452 N New St Bethlehem, PA 18018

Honored by This Old House Magazine and nominated to become one of Unesco World Heritage sites, Historic Bethlehem is the setting for this very special property. A diamond in the crown of the Christmas City , this multi-faceted gem sparkles at every turn.One of the first private Moravian residences, dating from the 1830 s, it was designed by the renowned William Luckenbach. The combination of Georgian and Federal style architecture presents a stately brick and stone exterior. Restoration efforts to bring the house back to its aesthetic origins have enhanced the architectural elements at every turn. These changes also provide modern warmth and livability in a thoughtfully-designed interior with exceptional areas for entertaining. A living room and dining room, with fireplace, showcase crown moldings and French doors to the terrace. Boasting enchanting gardens with fountain, and stone and boxwood conversation areas, the home was featured on three Bethlehem Garden, House and Christmas tours. Completing the first floor, a sophisticated library has walls of shelving. The fabulous new, white custom kitchen, with top-of-the-line appliances and cathedral-ceiling, is open to a family room bathed in light through French garden doors. Adjacent, there is a newly redone bedroom suite. The second floor master suite encompasses half of the upper level and will soothe and pamper. Finally, the lower level has a private entrance, a full bath and a large room perfect for a fourth bedroom, guest suite, 2nd family room, office or gym. Outside, there is a detached, two car garage with second floor storage. Just a short stroll down the block leads to fabulous restaurants, shops and cultural venues