928 MENDENHALL HILLS RD Benton, PA 17814

You'll find something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind rustic family retreat comfortably situated on 741 private acres in the bountiful countryside of Benton, PA. The 5,000 + square foot log cabin style home created from hand-hewn logs is light & airy, offering a French Country elegance with hemlock floors throughout and plenty of windows offering an abundance of natural light. The open and flowing floorplan is perfect for entertaining as well as cozy nights spent with the family. The gourmet chef's kitchen is delightful for the cook in the family to display their culinary wares, complete with two dishwashers, a commercial grade Garland range with 6 burners and griddle, a quad Traulsen fridge coupled with an oversized Sub-Zero, 2 farm sinks, custom cabinetry and a stunning fireplace. The oversized pantry offers a second Traulsen as well as another Sub-Zero fridge, and plenty of space for storage. A spacious mud room, laundry room, living room, dining room, family room, den/office and additional butler's pantry round out the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find 4 bedrooms, 3 of which are en-suite, as well as a reading nook on one side, and the master suite on the other side of the home ? complete with oversized dressing room chock full of custom built-ins, large master bath finished in marble, and a warm and neutral sleeping area with a balcony and beautiful built-in window seat. Outside you'll find a beautiful 13 foot pond with dock, & a "pond house" with tiled shower and sauna. Camp-out in the one room cottage built to mimic the main home. There is a workshop with two bedrooms and full bath upstairs, as well as a school house containing another bedroom, full bath &kitchen (could be used as a caretaker's cottage), charming potting shed with wood-burning fireplace, huge 200-year-old livestock barn made with peg construction (pine stalls & brick floor), fenced pastures, 60 X 120 covered riding ring, training ring, professional dog kennel (with 5 fenced in yards, 7 outdoor covered runs, 6 indoor/outdoor runs, whelping pen & training ring), oversized 3 car detached garage with hangar for private plane, grass air strip and stunning long distance views, every which way you turn. Words cannot accurately describe the true magnificence of this glorious sanctuary. Clean & Green tax abatement program; fields have never been sprayed w/ pesticides. Buyer must be able to produce proof of ability to purchase prior to confirmation of showing.