If you’re in the market for a Pennsylvania lodge that sits on an expansive 7,150-acre lot in and can accommodate over 30 guests, you’re in luck, one has just become available for a mere $13.5 million. The North Fork Lodge, owned by Kip Fulks, one of the co-founders of the popular athletic brand Under Armour, is on the market. The property is close to St. Mary’s in Elk County, a prime area for real estate. It’s one of the largest properties owned by an individual, in the state of Pennsylvania. Fulks and his wife bought the property for $7.8 million in 2007.
A look at the entrance to the property, surrounded by healthy tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s the entry to the lodge, already boasting a wonderful view of the surroundings. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the formal living space with a set of comfy seats and a large stone fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The lodge also boasts a massive dining hall with three large dining table sets with a stone fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a look at the large kitchen featuring brown kitchen cabinetry, along with a custom center island. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bedroom suite featuring a cozy bed set and a personal bathroom. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another bedroom suite with a sitting area on the side along with a private bathroom. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the side of the lodge offering multiple sitting lounges. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s a fire pit outside, set on the property’s lawn area near the lodge. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s one of the building inside the property, showcasing its wooden exterior. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the main lodge featuring its stone exterior. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Closer look at the sign near the pond that is surrounded by the lawns and tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A far away look at the property’s main lodge showcasing the lawns and the walkway. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a river trail inside the property, not far from the lodge. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the river trail surrounded by the wild plants and trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the inclined land from the pond. The natural landscape in the area is just breathtaking. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s the river inside the property, surrounded by the lawns and the tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the super wide lawn area of the property. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at a white elk that can be found inside the property. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Photo of the white elk looking at the camera. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The property dates back to 1921 and features historic stone buildings that overlook quaint streams. It features a commercial kitchen and dining facilities in the main lodge, a meeting room, private ski chalet, and many other features. It looks out over hills, valleys and all the wildlife that makes their home in the area.
The lodge is home to the North Fork and West Creek streams that are a fisherman’s dream with plenty of trout and bass. The property is adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest, Elk State Forest, and the Pennsylvania State Game Lands, making it the ideal area for avid hunters.
This hunter’s paradise features turkeys, deer, game animals, birds, and the rare white elk. It is, in fact, the only place in the Northeast where you can hunt white elk. The area had been logged for its black-cherry, maple, and oak trees before Fulks taking ownership. The trees, which are on a 15-20 year growing cycle are now mature and majestic.
Kip Fulks was initially drawn to the property because of the size of the property and the accommodations, which made it the perfect retreat for family and friends that enjoyed all the property had to offer.
Today, with his children grown, the property is not being used to its potential, and Fulks decided it was time to put it on the market.
With the help of Fulks and other key executives, Under Armour has grown from a startup, formed in a Georgetown garage to nearly a $10 billion business.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
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