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Listing description

Constructed of beautiful Pennsylvania fieldstone and filled with distinctive architectural details, this extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying scenic beauty, modern conveniences, and timeless character. Originally built in 1801 and thoughtfully expanded over the years, this remarkable home showcases the craftsmanship, character and enduring beauty of a bygone era. A herringbone brick path leads to the welcoming entrance hall with the custom-built staircase. To the right French doors open into the Dining Room with custom crown molding, wainscoting, and built in storage along one wall and natural light flooding the room with warmth. At the end of the hall is a full bath with a walk in shower and full size whirlpool tub. The dryer is closeted in the bathroom while the washer is under the hall stairs. The oldest part of the home is the gathering room to the left, complete with beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and a stunning original brick and stone wood-burning fireplace with a custom-built mahogany surround. Who doesn’t love a glowing fire in the fireplace on those cold winter nights? The kitchen, with oak cabinetry, overlooks this focal room. Throughout the home you will discover beautiful oak and original wide plank pine floors, oversized windows that fill rooms with natural light, a striking steel spiral staircase and an elegant fireplace framed by a finely crafted wood mantel. A stand out of the home is the spacious second floor living room. An oversized window provides a panoramic view where you can savor the bucolic surrounding woods, fields and the meandering Pigeon Creek in the background Music enthusiasts will appreciate the built-in stereo amplifier and speakers that serve the living and dining rooms, all included with the home. French doors open to a spectacular 16 x 13 private deck featuring both covered and open-air spaces, complete with electric and a wet bar – perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding after a full day. Note the dedicated 6000 watt generator independently wired to power the kitchen and family/gathering room. The primary bedroom suite provides a cozy retreat with its own wood-burning fireplace and an exit to the second level at the back of the house Stairs continue to a 3rd level with another suite of rooms similar in configuration to the primary suite. An attic/storage area is above this level. Take the spiral stairs to the upper level loft with built in mahogany bookcases. A glass door opens to amazing views from this third floor. A convenient half bath serves this level. The detached two-story garage provides ample parking and an impressive workshop recently rewired including 240 volt electrical service. An above ground pool, deck and pool house/cabana with stereo system is included with the property The pool was opened and fully functional four years ago. Today's status is unknown. PLEASE NOTE: The pool decking needs repair (as stated in seller’s disclosure). It is not to be walked on. Access to the entire pool area is off limits for showings. Sitting well back from a quiet country road, this property offers an exceptional sense of privacy and tranquility.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 full bath
  2. Upper level1 bedroom
  3. Upper level 21 bedroom · 1 half bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
2,300 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1801

Lot & parking

Lot size
1 acre (43,560 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$228
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2128752
County
Chester County
School district
Owen J Roberts
Days on NookLocal
Just listed

Interior features

Interior features
Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Spiral Staircase, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Wood
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
Level Entry - Main

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone, Stucco, Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Crawl Space, Other
Patio & porch
Deck(s), Balcony
Doors
French

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Electric
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Total spaces
6
Driveway spaces
5

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL
Cross street
Kolb
Flood zone
not house

Included in the sale

Inclusions
W/D, Fridge, window A/C
Exclusions
( Much of the beautiful wood furniture was hand made by the owner. Price is negotiable on all furniture. Please advise what your buyers might want to buy as a personal purchase aside from the house)
Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2026Listed for sale$525,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

$508,000

Below the asking price by 3%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$7,254 / year

$605 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$7,254

School tax

OWEN J ROBERTS · 36.36 mills (2025-26)

$5,701

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2026)

$810

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$744

Recomputed from the county assessment ($156,780, 1998 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Chester County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$105,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$3,393/mo

Principal & interest
$2,635
Property taxes (current rates)
$605
Home insurance (est.)
$153

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Owen J Roberts

Academic index
72.1/100
Graduation rate
97.3%
PSSA ELA proficient
69.5%
PSSA Math proficient
63.6%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Chester County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Chester County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: July 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM EDT

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