2214 N Melrose Ln, Bethlehem, PA 18015

TWILIGHT OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY 10/8 5PM-7PM nThis magnificent home is evocative of the graceful splendor of old houses one might find nestled deep in the French countryside. Built by Myron Haydt for his personal residence in 2011, the estate was EXTENSIVELY UPDATED over the past few years by the current owners including the addition of a FIRST-FLOOR LIBRARY and wet bar, gunite pool and hot tub, pool house and EXTENSIVE HARDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPING and an expanded lower level. The stunning 11,900 SQUARE FOOT HOME has an architectural style and interior design that is at once timeless and innovative. European influences are evident in the stunning FIELDSTONE AND BRICK EXTERIOR, DRAMATIC CEDAR SHAKE ROOFLINES,fieldstone and captivating turrets. Paver walkways and a welcoming drive lead to 5 car garaging as the first approach to this prestigious home, centered on 2.5 acres.nInside, the home embodies a gentle blend of grace and subdued elegance. Rooms are bathed in light through oversized Pella windows and French doors. Ceilings are ten feet high on the main and lower levels and nine feet on the second. The many luxurious amenities include thick oak and marble floors, extra high baseboards, deep crown moldings and curved walls. There is a stunning kitchen, combining beauty and functionality, with a custom wood coffered ceiling, solid marble countertops, and stainless appliances. The adjacent breakfast nook has a vaulted ceiling and three walls of windows to let in natural light in ev