9356 Playhouse Road

Poetic natural tranquility meets architectural elegance in this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Prairie Home thoughtfully built atop a stunning 11-acre landscaped parcel with unparalleled views of Stone Valley. This serene compound boasts a pergola dining patio with flowering vines providing welcome shade, overlooking tiered gardens (planted and prepped for a bountiful harvest all summer long!), a mature orchard producing apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, grapes, blueberries and raspberries, and breezy groves of trees to find rest and relaxation in nature. Take a seat on one of the many stone patios to enjoy the views, or listen to the peaceful sounds of the lily pond with waterfall, stocked with beautiful goldfish. Thoughtful design features are found throughout this home, including large corner windows and picture windows with southern exposure and magnificent views, including breathtaking sunrises from both the 1st and 2nd floor owner suites, a grand living room with massive wood burning fireplace, custom woodwork & cabinetry including a cherry kitchen & quarter sawn oak office, vaulted ceilings with hidden uplighting and custom light fixtures throughout, radiant floor heating, mini-splits for AC, clay-based earth toned paint throughout, stained glass accent window, and gorgeous copper gutters and rain chains set against rustic cedar siding. With 3-bedroom suites, including a first-floor addition in 2020, plus a separate office and bonus family room, comfort meets style in every corner. The property is perfect for those seeking a work-from-home haven with strong internet and dedicated spaces. This home is also ideal for hobbyists, gardeners and nature lovers, boasting a separate heated workshop, gym or artist studio, a two-car garage plus a tractor garage, an established four-tier garden, hoop house, 3-chamber root cellar, and 3 large storage sheds. Just minutes from Shavers Creek Environmental Center, Whipple Dam State Park and Greenwood Furnace State Park. Experience peaceful living in this beautiful oasis - just 20 minutes from State College!