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Tour this $825K Centre County shake-sided home offering scenic views and natural light

An elevated look at the home at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty.
An elevated look at the home at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Provided

A luxurious coastal-style home recently listed for sale offers sweeping views of Mount Nittany and Centre County’s countryside.

The property, located at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg, is featured in the latest installment in our series highlighting unique homes available on the Centre County real estate market. The $825,000 property is up for sale through listing agent Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty.

“As you approach this stately home while driving up the driveway, you’ll appreciate the expertly designed setting that boasts views of Mount Nittany to the north and a wooded oasis with walking paths to the south for outdoor enjoyment year-round,” the online listing reads.

A look inside a living room at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged.
A look inside a living room at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged. Provided
A look inside the great room at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged.
A look inside the great room at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged. Provided
A look inside the dining room at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged.
A look inside the dining room at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged. Provided

The roughly 7-acre property features four bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across 4,638 square feet, according to the listing. The home’s exterior is lined with western red cedar shakes that give it a rustic, outdoorsy feel.

Two-story ceilings and plenty of windows and skylights give this home an abundance of natural light. According to the online listing, the roof and skylights were replaced in 2022.

A look inside the kitchen at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged.
A look inside the kitchen at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged. Provided
A view inside a loft at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged.
A view inside a loft at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged. Provided

Hardwood flooring lines the main level, which features a free-flowing kitchen, primary bedroom suite, dining room and living room, as well as two wood-burning fireplaces. A fireplace in the great room is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling native limestone, while the family room fireplace offers an antique wooden mantle, the listing says.

Two second-floor bedrooms each have their own entrances that offer additional privacy. The lower level, meanwhile, features a family room, another bedroom, a full bathroom and walkout doors leading to the backyard. The 2,220-square-foot basement is partially finished.

A look inside a bedroom at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged.
A look inside a bedroom at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Some furniture or decorations in the listing’s interior photos may be digitally altered or staged. Provided
A view of the screened-in porch and backyard at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty.
A view of the screened-in porch and backyard at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Provided

Elsewhere on the property are a screened-in porch, a backyard pond and a two-car garage with a walk-up second floor suitable for a workshop, hobby room or even a potential apartment for additional rental income, the listing suggests. Trout anglers just need to head down a short walk to Cedar Run for some recreational fishing.

“The small, thoughtful details of this home must be seen in person to be appreciated,” the listing reads.

This property at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg is available on the market for $825,000. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty.
This property at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg is available on the market for $825,000. Photo shared with permission from home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Provided

This home is located within the State College Area School District and sits about 2.8 miles away from Mount Nittany Elementary School and Mount Nittany Middle School.

Here’s a consolidated rundown of the home’s features:

  • 4,638 square feet
  • Built in 1987
  • Four bedrooms
  • Four bathrooms (three full, one half)
  • Lot size: 7.05 acres
  • Listed starting in late October
  • Listing agent: Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty

The online listing features options for scheduling a tour, plus 90 photos of the home and its lot.

A bird’s-eye view of the home at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty.
A bird’s-eye view of the home at 311 Cedar Run Road in Boalsburg. Photo shared with permission from the home’s listing agent, Kristin O’Brien of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. Provided

Note: This story was updated at the realtor’s request to better describe the home and its property.

This story was originally published January 19, 2024 at 12:51 PM.

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