Historic P.T. Watt Estate ‐ "Roslyn" Mansion 1035 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 Offered for sale for only the third time in over a century, one of the most significant historic estate residences in the Lancaster County and South Central Pennsylvania is available. This rare opportunity knocks but once in a life time, now is that time. Shown: Marietta Street facade This imposing Stone mansion, designed by noted architect Emlen Urban for P. T WATT, a Lancaster retailer of Watt & Shand Department Store renown. Watt engaged Architect Urban to design a Scottish like castle reminiscent of his native Scotland which was completed in 1896. This fine estate home was held in the family for over 80 years with only 2 subsequent owners. Shown: North President Avenue façade with Porte Cochere The architectural style is known as Chateauesque or Baronial. It offers an asymmetrical building with gable roofs, centrally placed stepped gables on the south and west facades turrets with cap roofs flanked central pediment on the front facade. A lovely portico on the front topped with wooden balustrade. A Porte Cochere on the west facade is also topped with a wooden balustrade. A matching porch on the opposite side of the house is finished with matching details. Shown: North President Avenue Façade with opposite side of Porte Cochere and dual side entrances The historic significance of this estate home is a level‐1 high importance. It is listed in the Lancaster County Historic Site Registry with the Lancaster Preservation Trust and is mentioned in the National Register of historic Places (Northeast Lancaster Township Historic District). Replacement value calculated by Chubb Insurance in 1974 was over six million dollars. Shown: Marietta Avenue façade with main hallway entrance The private enclave community of Wheatland in picturesque Lancaster Township is a highly sought after neighborhood with large mansion style homes flanking the tree lined streets of the neighborhood. A National treasure, the United States President‐ James Buchanan residence being on the opposing corner! Shown: Side porch and private patio with rear service entrance to kitchens and pantry As you approach the Gated entrance to the estate off North Presidents Avenue you realize the magnitude of the stone residence and Carriage house. The macadam drive circles up to the Porte Cohere and continues on to the enchanted stone Carriage house in the distance. Shown: Main entrance with driveway gates located on North President Avenue with circular drive to Porte Cochere and Carriage House in distance on left The historic nature and high level of importance of property offers the opportunity to own one of the most significant historical landmark homes in the northeast. Use of the property as a bed and breakfast offers the possibility for Historic Tax Credits capture on a Federal and State level. Shown: Main entrance on Marietta Avenue façade with massive carved oak front door leading into the entrance hall and main staircase foyer The house is located on the corner of Marietta Avenue & North President Avenue just outside the city limits of Lancaster in affluent Lancaster Township. “Wheatland”, presidential home of James Buchanan is located directly across the intersection on the campus of LancasterHistory.Org home of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Shown: Distance shot of Marietta Avenue façade Emlen Urban, the architect is known for his work for Milton Hershey on the Hershey Chocolate Company buildings, and Hershey Theatre. In Lancaster he designed the Griest and Woolworth Buildings, as well as Peter Watt’s Watt & Shand Department Store building just to name a few of his landmark designs in the area. Shown: Side patio with Carriage House in rear The architectural significance of the house is equaled by the significance of the Carriage House. The charm and storybook character of the Carriage House with the original horse stalls still intact are truly astounding and would make an impressive owners quarters. No detail was left unaddressed by noted architect Emlen Urban. Shown: Exterior of Carriage House facing the main house with turrets and balustrade balcony Lancaster County is renowned for its outstanding social and cultural amenities, excellent public and private schools and beautiful parks and shopping districts. Shown: Rear of Carriage House with private garden area on the 2+ acre lot This area was subdivided in the late 1800’s into an estate community known as School Lane Hills. Today, this is the most prestigious neighborhood in Lancaster County. Shown: Rear entrance to Carriage House with turrets and second story balustrade balcony The interior of the Carriage House first floor still has the original horse stalls The interior of the mansion does not disappoint with the expectations set by the exterior. The level of attention to detail is carried throughout the structure with impressive and irreplaceable carved woodwork comprised of different exotic woods worked and displayed to their maximum effect. This home was built to impress and that it does. Shown: Pulpit alcove of main staircase The interior of the mansion is in amazing original condition with the fine woodwork unpainted for over a century. It still gleams with the original finish. Hardwood floors throughout in wonderful condition. Shown: Imposing main staircase hall with fireplace The grand staircase is impressive with enormous stain lead glass window. Staircase leads to a large central hall on the second floor. Shown: Second floor perspective of main staircase with pulpit balcony perfect for bridal photos The woodwork in the public spaces on the first and second floors of the mansion has not been painted and is in amazing original condition. A good cleaning is all that is required to restore them to their original splendor. Shown: Main staircase with wide entrance hall to front door Shown: Second floor wide hallway and entrance to grand staircase (note detailed carving on cornices and coffered ceiling in staircase) First floor spaces provide impressive areas for entertaining. Shown: Dining Room featuring oak wainscoting and ornate cornices carved with Grecian motif with doorway (complete with original pocket doors dual faced to match both rooms) to front parlor that has matching woodwork executed in dark walnut On the first floor there are a pair of front parlors, formal dining room, butler’s pantry, staircase hall (with half bath under the staircase), library, kitchen, office, pantry and enclosed porch (with gardener’s lavatory). Shown: First floor library with built in bookcases (note original shutters on windows and original molded plaster cornices) Large second and third floor bedrooms provide adequate space for large spacious rooms with fireplaces and adjoining baths. Most bedrooms are individually trimmed with specimen hardwoods such as maple, oak, walnut, curly maple, mahogany and others. Two bedrooms and both the second and third floors have turret alcoves. Shown: Second floor bedroom with turret alcove, fireplace and oak trim Large second and third floor bedrooms provide adequate space for large spacious rooms with fireplaces and adjoining baths. Most bedrooms are individually trimmed with specimen hardwoods such as maple, oak, walnut, curly maple, mahogany and others. Two bedrooms and both the second and third floors have turret alcoves. Shown: Second floor bedroom with turret alcove, fireplace and rare curly maple trim Current zoning is already in place for an eight room bed and breakfast. All that is required is your personal touch to bring this magnificent property to life. Shown: Pedestrian gate on Marietta Avenue façade with property name and date on granite gate posts