Scranton Manor
Presenting Scranton Manor, an inspiring property and homestead, situated on a picturesque hilltop with a commanding view overlooking historic Oxford. Built in approximately 1830 by Dr. William Shippen, a physician and delegate of the Continental Congress, this stately three-story brick manor was occupied by various Scrantons, entrepreneurs who owned and operated the nearby Oxford Iron Works and Forge and founded a small village in Pennsylvania which subsequently became the City of Scranton.Today, after top to bottom extensive restoration, renovation and modernization, the home is one of the historical centerpieces in Oxford and Warren County maintaining the grandeur of the nineteenth century.An enormous and stately center hall is the focal point of the main level and provides access to parlors, a grand dining room, and a classic 1800s wood-paneled library with a hidden walk-in vault. The first floor is appointed with four working wood-burning marble fireplaces and original oak floors. High ceilings, accentuated with original wide and stately moldings are prevalent. The kitchen, with top-end commercial grade appliances, is warm, cozy and features a brick gas-fueled fireplace and leads to a magical three-season room with skyline views. A grand three-story staircase leads to the seven restored and updated bedrooms, with the majority featuring individual baths as well as new heating/cooling units, all the while maintaining the historical details and charm of the mansion. The grounds, encompassing over five acres with period landscaping and plantings, include a circular drive, delightful patio, and a reflecting pool.An additional eight-acre buffer property is available for purchase upon request. The property also possesses an approved variance for a bed & breakfast.Boundless recreational opportunities are within a short distance including Oxford Lake, the Appalachian Trail, Delaware Water Gap and extensive hiking trails throughout the highlands and beyond.