A Once-in-a-lifetime treasure of Chester County's history...Tucked into a hillside and brimming with old-world charm, this uniquely enchanting converted 1800s barn offers a rare chance to own a storied piece of Chester County history. Renovated in the 1970s into a cozy cottage, this home feels like it was plucked straight… Read More from the European countryside - yet it's just 1.5 miles off Rt 202, offering privacy and serenity in a highly sought-after and surprisingly central location. Live Open to the Land...With five exterior exits and fireplaces in nearly every room, the home invites you to live in harmony with nature. Every threshold offers a gentle transition from indoors to the surrounding gardens and quiet landscape - creating a lifestyle that is both grounded and free-flowing with abundant character throughout. Main Floor Highlights...exposed wood beams and uneven wide-plank hardwood floors, original barn wood doors, deep window sills, door shutters, lantern lights, terracotta tile, four walkouts to gardens, terraces, and natural landscapes. A spacious kitchen with oversized fireplace, rustic beadboard cabinetry, offers modern amenities like pantry closets, a trash compactor, and a conveniently located Dutch barn-door to carport. The sunlit traditional dining room charms with built-in wood storage and a barrel-arched doorway to gardens, The cozy fireside den creates the potential to be used for almost any purpose - with a pocket door closing off the room and a it's own separate full bath, along with its own private entrance - could be ideal for a guest suite or office. Upper levels... allow for easy access to the rear yard and features a show-stopping Great Room with exposed ledgestone walls, vaulted wood ceilings with beams, a double-sided fireplace, and French doors to a level backyard with expansive shed. The Primary Bedroom has its own fireplace, wall-to-wall closets, and a dressing room/office nook. Designer Bath with tasteful ceramic tile, rain shower, and custom built-in vanity with bronze vessel sink bowl. The 3rd floor loft bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, secret storage and open rail overlooking the great room The remnants of old barn structures and a bunker silo have been artfully transformed into lush gardens and offer exciting potential for outdoor entertaining, patios, or even further creative landscaping. Set on a 1.5-acre private lot, this home is a hidden sanctuary - yet just 30 minutes from Wilmington and King of Prussia, and only an hour to Philadelphia or Lancaster. Don't miss this rare chance to own a truly remarkable home that blends rustic elegance with deep history and quiet connection to the land. Read Less
Courtesy of Kim Brooks Miraglia, Coldwell Banker Realty [email protected]
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
1
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Beds
2
Full Baths
2
Square Ft.
1,958
Lot Size
1.5 Acres
Year Built
1840
MLS Number
PACT2098816
30 Days Snapshot Of 19382
$701k
+1%
(avg) sold price
39
-4%
homes sold
36
+157%
(avg) days on market
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Additional Details
Foundation
Stone
Building
1,958 sqft living area, 1,958 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1840, Major renovation in 1974, Structure Type: Detached, 2.5 levels, Converted Barn, Frame, Masonry
Cooling
Central Air, None, Central A/C
Fireplaces
5 fireplaces
Heating
Oil, Forced Air
Laundry
Main Floor, Upper Floor
Lot
65,340 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00, 1.5 acres
Property
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Sewer
On Site Septic
Taxes
City/Town Tax: $644, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $849, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $3,737, Tax Annual Amount: $5,231, Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Hot Water: Electric
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