A solar-powered mountain home with succulents on the roof is for sale in central Pa.

Looking for a mountain home with plenty of space to roam, first-class bird watching, and a cozy town nearby to ward off cabin fever? How about enough solar panels to keep the monthly electricity bill under $50? The answer may be in central Pennsylvania.

A 17-acre estate in North Middleton Township — just north of Carlisle in Cumberland County, about a 2 1/2 hour drive west of Philly — hit the market this month for $600,000. The bed of succulents living on the roof of the property’s rancher home, insulated by 3 feet of soil, immediately jumps out as the most unique feature of the property. And if you’re wondering, the roof doesn’t need to be mowed.

 

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