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Fern Hall

2819 State, PA  
 

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This graciously appointed residence offers an opportunity to own an architectural historic masterpiece. This magnificent stone & glass estate sits on a manicured lakefront property with a boathouse along the lake's shores of Crystal Lake; private dock, guest house & barns. Supplies picturesque scenes from every window, from expansive Elk Mountain views to spectacular Crystal Lake views.

Historic Fern Hall Grandeur with this graciously appointed residence offers an opportunity to own an architectural historic masterpiece. This magnificent stone and glass estate sits on a gorgeous manicured lakefront property on more than 100 acres, with a boathouse along the lake's shores of Crystal Lake; with private dock & guest house. Operated as a fine dining restaurant, bar, Bed and Breakfast, clubhouse, and a scenic 9 hole executive golf course, par 35. Presents numerous doglegs, bunkers, pond and irrigation system. Supplies picturesque scenes from every window, from expansive Elk Mountain views to spectacular Crystal Lake views. The 12,000 square foot estate features two floors of living with soaring ceilings. A floor plan that provides abundant places to enjoy these calming lake views. At the top of the staircase is one of the earliest known electric elevators. The spacious bedrooms all have walk-in closets and private bathrooms. There are smaller bedrooms that were used by members of the Johnson’s staff, and these quarters have smaller bathrooms as well as access to the back staircase. In addition to the original marble, subway tiles, herringbone floors and porcelain soap dishes, the bathrooms are notable for the toilets and stand up showers, both anomalies during the early part of the 20th century. A landscaped circular motor court drive, a classic colonnade entrance creates an impressive introduction to this home. Palatial design combines with magnificent outdoor living. The grounds, home & setting cannot be duplicated. This will include 50% of the subsurface mineral rights and most of the furnishings. It will be sold as a turn key business. History of Fern Hall: Fern Hall is a magnificent elegant and richly historic stone lakefront country mansion located on Crystal Lake, Clifford Township, Pennsylvania. Fern Hall’s history is quite unique. The beginnings of Fern Hall go all the way back to the birth of this country. The property was deeded during the mid 1770s to Samuel Meredith, who would go on to become the second treasurer of the United States. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was the seller for five shillings, and the deal was brokered by Benjamin Franklin, who handled all real estate transactions for the Commonwealth at that time. In the 1820’s, Sylvester Johnson, a farmer from Connecticut, purchased the property. Several decades later, in 1885, three of his sons James Wood, Robert Wood, and Edward Mead Johnson, began selling their own line of surgical dressing. In 1887, Johnson & Johnson was incorporated, and the company would go on to revolutionize sanitary practices in the U.S. The Johnson's Crystal Lake property sat barren for years, until James Wood Johnson decided to build his family retreat there. Designed with a combination of English and French Manor styles, Fern Hall was officially completed in 1916.

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