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The Colvin Estate
Located in the rolling hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Colvin Estate sits outside the small town of Dalton, in West Abington Township.

Located 20 miles north of Scranton, PA

Construction
Constricted in 1874 by a wealthy farmer James Colvin, The Colvin Estate started as a six room home for his family. In the years to follow, additions were made to the house which eventually led to a 20 room home with four full bathrooms, a grand staircase and an open loft sitting room.

Land
When James Colvin first bought the land on which the Colvin Estate sits, there were over 100 acres of rolling farmlands and hills. Used for a variety of farming, the land was also used to keep a large amount of animals, mostly livestock such as sheep, cows and horses. During the 1950’s the estate lost a large amount of its acreage after sales had diminished the once grand property.

1950’s to Present
After the Colvin family left the estate in the early 1920’s, the house was left abandoned. It was bought by a few families who did not stay at the house for more than a few years at a time. Eventually it was bought and made into an apartment building, housing three separate apartments. In the early 1990’s the home was bought by Philip and Kathleen Stark who restored the home to its original state, however the house now only sits on an acre and a half of the original land surrounding the home. The two still live at the residence with their two children.

Interior
From the outside the Colvin Estate may appear less grand in size than it really is. Inside the home is a mix of colonial style architecture with a flavor of Victorian elegance. Among the 20 rooms inside the home, there is a grand sitting room, which is usually used for entertainment purposes, adorned with a piano and other musical instruments. There is also a bar room, kitchen and dining room, loft, smoking and brandy room and a carriage house, now used as an art studio.

Interesting Facts
The Stark family who refurbished the home in the 1990’s was directly related to James Colvin, a fact they did not know when they bought the house.