PHOTOS BY KATIE LASLAVIC AND BRYAN REID OF REID IMAGING

When Anthony and Katie Laslavic first came across 255 Camp Run Road — just outside the Seneca Valley School District’s secondary campus in Harmony — four years ago, it was not unfamiliar to them.

“This house is exactly halfway between both of our childhood homes, which are both just one mile away,” says Katie, “We’ve actually moved quite a bit around this area — more than most people do. But it’s not because we haven’t been happy; it’s quite the opposite. We love finding houses together and making them even better than when we arrived. It’s become a hobby that we truly enjoy sharing.”

They aren’t moving far this time, either. Their new project in Cranberry is just 10 minutes away from their current home — and they plan to remain active in the community where they were raised.

Still, Katie says she’ll always feel nostalgic about the Camp Run Road home, and the memories made there.

“We’ll miss everything about it — the house itself, the yard and especially the neighbors. This property has captured such a big part of our hearts,” she says. “That said, our hearts are ultimately wrapped up in each other and our kids. So, what we’ll miss most are our kids at the ages they were from the day we moved in to the day we move out. I think most parents would understand that feeling completely.”

The couple and their two kids have made the most of the large farmhouse, which is set on 3.65 scenic acres that include pastures and a pond. The house itself looks older than it is because — although it draws on historical design — it actually was constructed in 2002 by Don and Jerry Horn.

Modeled after the Wythe House in Williamsburg, Va., the classic brick Colonial is fronted by a two-story front porch that spans the width of the home and faces the picturesque pond.

“When the Horns build a home, they do it exactly as it would have been done in that era, right down to the materials,” says Katie.

Handmade Cushwa bricks and four fully functional fireplaces, among other custom details, serve to recreate a classic country home in a pastoral setting.

While those details give the property the appearance of being more than a century old, it has every modern convenience, according to Realtor Christine Wilson of Compass Real Estate, who has listed the home for $1.25 million.

“Inside, it’s amazingly clean, sharp with design and aesthetically pleasing from start to finish,” she says. “A buyer should consider it if they have been looking for something that has privacy, peace and a design that is not typical or cookie-cutter — someone who truly appreciates the quality and the finishes. This isn’t just a place to live, it’s a lifestyle.”

Inside the 3,500-square-foot-home are four bedrooms and three-and-half bathrooms. During their years there, the Laslavics made careful updates to the property that both retain its character and add convenience, such as refinishing the kitchen cabinetry and adding both a steam humidification and water filtration system.

The large eat-in kitchen, accented by a working brick fireplace, functions as a hub of family life or for entertaining; the formal dining room and living room are bright and spacious as well. A first-floor laundry room is the perfect spot to dump muddy clothes after a day exploring the property’s natural wonders. On every side of the home, large windows take in the views of the rolling greenery and mature trees.

On the second floor, the large primary suite has an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet; two additional bedrooms share a hallway bathroom. Since this home is only a recreation of a historical home, it doesn’t lack closet space like most older homes, either.

The third floor is a surprise treat. There’s an additional bedroom, private bathroom and a game room that could serve as an additional primary suite, creative space or home gym.

The oversized two-car garage has epoxy flooring and plenty of room for gear such as bikes or lawn equipment. The covered pavilion alongside the pond is designed for lounging, watching kids swim, sipping drinks or taking in the sunset.

Katie says while she and her husband are wistful about moving, it feels like passing along a labor of love, too.

“It’s the little pauses between the hustle and bustle — the moments where you take a breath and just be,” she says. “This home has always given us that gift, and I know it will do the same for whoever lives here next.”