Property Attributes
- MLS#PALH2015264
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyLEHIGH
- CityBethlehem
- AreaSalisbury Twp
- NeighborhoodNewport Ridge
- Zip18015
- StyleFrench,Manor
- Year Built2011
- Taxes$ 47429
- Price$ 3,950,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms7
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage11902
- Lot Size2.5 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
AMAZING PRICE.This 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. Inside, 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 every season. Nearby, the cozy family room has a wood-burning fireplace with marble surround, and two sets of French doors opening to the back yard and EXPANSIVE HEATED POOL, SPA, AND POOL HOUSE. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITES are found on both the FIRST FLOOR and SECOND FLOOR, welcoming use by extended families. These suites boast large windows and sumptuous baths appointed with marble floors, jetted tubs, walk-in showers, and custom vanities. The second floor primary suite boasts extraordinary size and comfort, with a gas lit fireplace and a curved stairway that takes you to a lofted room overlooking valley views and beckoning one to enjoy a private getaway or office retreat. A space for and ELEVATOR was designed during construction Three additional ensuite bedrooms and a first and second floor laundry room offer the amenities that one would expect from a home of this caliber. A newly updated lower level includes a bar, WINE CELLAR, THEATRE ROOM, GYM, family room and wet bar, as well as a full bath with steam shower. The FIVE CAR GARAGING includes an attached 3-car garage and a heated 2-car detached garage with loft space, ready to be customized. The heated pool and spa, new pool house, and intricate paver patios are accessed from the sunroom and family room for intimate dinners under the stars or lively celebrations. Melrose Manor is a modern estate with old-world charm, in a distinguished Saucon Valley neighborhood where shopping, dining, and entertainment venues are just minutes away.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Listed $4,950,000 |
| 6/18/2026 | 12$4,390,000 |
| 7/13/2026 | 4$4,250,000 |
| 8/8/2026 | 8$3,950,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 11902 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Utilities | Cable TV Available,Electric Available,Propane,Under Ground |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Cooktop,Oven - Wall,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Heater - Tankless |
| Zoning | CR |
| Garage Spaces | 5.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck(s),Patio(s) |
| Architectural Style | French,Manor |
| Pool Features | Fenced,In Ground,Heated,Pool/Spa Combo |
| Security Features | Monitored,Motion Detectors,Security System,Window Grills |
| Construction Materials | Stone,Stucco |
| School District | SALISBURY TOWNSHIP |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Electric | Generator,Circuit Breakers |
| View | Mountain |
| Levels | 2.5 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | LEHIGH |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | NEWPORT RIDGE |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 7 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Route 378 to Black River Road,R on Penny Lane,R on Sonoma Drive |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Salisbury Twp (12317) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 108799.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 1464200.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 47429.0 |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 3.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 447.14 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.homediary.com/u/491274 |
| Total SQFT | 12902 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHBURY PARK |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Additional Stairway,Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Crown Moldings,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kit |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane - Leased |
| Basement | Full,Heated,Improved,Partially Finished |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Marble |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Marble |
| Hot Water | Electric,Propane |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 8834 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 3068 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Den,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Study,Exercise Room,Laundry,Other,Office,Recreation Room,Storage Room,M |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Laundry Type | Main Floor,Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT | 1000 |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Estimated |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 2 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 9 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Extensive Hardscape |
|---|---|
| Pool | Yes - Personal |
| Fencing | Aluminum,Wood |
| Parking Features | Asphalt Driveway |
| Lot Features | Backs to Trees,Cul-de-sac,Landscaping,Level |
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking Spaces | 15 |
| Garage Features | Additional Storage Area,Oversized |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Detached Garage,Driveway |
| Land Use Code | 1101 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Spa | No |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 0.00 x 0.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 2.50 |
| Road Surface Type | Black Top |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Door Features | French |
| Road Responsibility | Public |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 80000.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 3 |
| # of Detached Garage Spaces | 2 |
| LotDimensionsSource | Assessor |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 4 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 5 | Upper 1 | |||
| Breakfast Room | Main | |||
| Den | Lower 1 | |||
| Dining Room | Main | |||
| Exercise Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Family Room | Main | |||
| Family Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Foyer | Main | |||
| Full Bath | Upper 1 | |||
| Full Bath | Lower 1 | |||
| Full Bath | Upper 1 | |||
| Full Bath | Lower 1 | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Kitchen | Main | |||
| Laundry | Main | |||
| Laundry | Upper 1 | |||
| Living Room | Main | |||
| Media Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Office | Main | |||
| Other | Main | Pantry | ||
| Other | Main | Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Other | Lower 1 | |||
| Other | Upper 1 | Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Other | Upper 1 | Walk-In Closet(s) | ||
| Other | Main | Pantry | ||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Main | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Main | |||
| Recreation Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Sitting Room | Main | |||
| Sitting Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Sitting Room | Upper 1 | |||
| Storage Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Study | Upper 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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