The Pocono Mountains are northeastern Pennsylvania's claim to fame. This mountainous resort area is known for breathtaking natural beauty and premier recreational and entertainment venues. The Poconos, as it is commonly referred to, is Pennsylvania's most popular tourist destination. People from around the world come here for a vacation getaway or to purchase a second home. This tranquil setting is the perfect retreat from the hustle-and-bustle of the world, yet is accessible to Manhattan by car in less than two hours.

One of the Poconos premier properties is at 19 Whispering Hills Court in the town Effort, Pennsylvania. The owner has invested over $4.1 million and this home is priced to sell at $3.477 million. The colonial-style cliff-top home is situated on over two-acres of land. "The home has one of the most exclusive views in the Poconos," says Al Natale, developer with Masterpiece Builders. "It has a 200-degree view of the valley below and the mountains in the distance." Natale built the home on a lost he purchased thirty years ago and is offering it for sale.

Several resorts are within thirty minutes of the home and offer year-round recreational activities, including Camelback Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain Ski Area. "The view is beautiful in the daytime," Natale says. "It is equally gorgeous at night because you can see the lights from the towns and the ski resort in the distance." Expansive covered decks surround the home, allowing for maximum enjoyment of the breathtaking view.

With 6,300 square feet of living space, the home is elegantly finished and has an extensive list of amenities. Brazilian cherry floors run throughout the living spaces. A twenty-five-foot floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace graces the center of the home. A sizable basement comes with a separate kitchen, making it the perfect spot for entertaining.

The home's other unique amenities include a full-size heated indoor saltwater swimming pool with Jacuzzi and a large indoor Koi pond room with a decorative waterfall and bridge.

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