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Welcome to Turning Point Farm, an exceptional 11.5-acre equestrian property in Downingtown offering a rare combination of historic character, thoughtfully designed horse facilities, and a transferable commercial equine business license. With 14 fenced grass pastures, 16 total stalls, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, and a charming stone farmhouse, this property is exceptionally well equipped for the serious equestrian, trainer, boarding operation, or buyer simply dreaming of having their horses at home. At the heart of the property is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath stone farmhouse, where historic character meets meaningful updates. The stone exterior has been fully repointed, and the home features all-new windows and frames. Inside, the dining room showcases a large original fireplace now fitted with a wood stove and stainless-steel chimney insert. Newly installed mini-split systems provide heating and air conditioning throughout, while the existing oil furnace remains as a backup. The home is supported by 200-amp electrical service, with an additional 100-amp service dedicated to the barn and indoor arena. The property's centerpiece is the 1796 stone bank barn, offering 16 matted stalls consisting of 10 interior stalls, two exterior-attached stalls, and a four-stall shed row, all with Dutch doors. A 12' x 16' foaling stall adds flexibility for breeding operations, while direct pasture access, heated Nelson waterers, indoor and outdoor hot/cold wash stalls, a tack room, and bathroom make day-to-day barn operations remarkably functional. Above, an expansive hay loft can accommodate a tractor-trailer load of hay or more. Its reinforced floor allows a shavings truck to back directly in for unloading, while a chute conveniently delivers shavings directly to the barn aisle. Renovated exterior loft doors and an oversized storage room provide additional space for boarders' trunks, equipment, and supplies. For year-round riding and training, the property offers an impressive 70' x 200' indoor arena with dust-free Perma Flex footing, full-width mirrors, ten large sliding glass windows, and three oversized 8' x 16' sliding doors providing abundant natural light, airflow, and easy access. Outdoors, riders will appreciate the regulation-size 20m x 60m arena with sand footing, along with judges' boxes at C and B. The 11.5 acres are divided into 14 large grass pastures enclosed with post-and-rail fencing, with more than 10 also featuring dog fencing. Five run-in sheds each open directly to their own grass field and include automatic heated Nelson waterers, including a substantial 24' x 24' matted broodmare shed with four double Dutch doors. A stone-base circular drive provides excellent maneuverability for trucks and horse trailers. Perhaps most importantly for buyers looking to operate professionally, a transferable commercial business license for equine activities conveys with the sale, creating an opportunity to step into an established equestrian-ready property without starting from scratch. Whether envisioned as a private equestrian retreat, training facility, boarding operation, breeding farm, or combination thereof, Turning Point Farm offers infrastructure that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate today. Historic stone construction, extensive turnout, two riding arenas, 16 stalls, and 11.5 acres come together in one truly distinctive Chester County property.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 2 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
2,597 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Ductless/Mini-Split

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Year built
1800

Lot & parking

Lot size
11.5 acres (500,940 sq ft)
Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$539
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2135480
County
Chester County
School district
Downingtown Area

Interior features

Appliances
Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Interior features
Built-Ins
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Insert, Wood
Basement
Full, Other, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, and 1 more
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2.5
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Stone
Exterior features
Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
Patio & porch
Porch(es)
Windows
Double Hung
Fencing
Wire, Wood
View
Pasture

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic
Utilities
Cable TV

Parking

Parking
Driveway, Detached Garage
Garage type
Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking
Parking features
Private
Total spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Lot features
Subdivision Possible
Zoning
R2
Cross street
Font

Included in the sale

Possession
0-30 Days CD, Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026Listed for sale$1,400,000

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

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$9,755 / year

$813 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$10,041

-2.8% at current rates

School tax

DOWNINGTOWN AREA · 31.91 mills (2025-26)

$8,169

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2026)

$1,322

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$264

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $256,000, well below the ~$428,120 its asking price implies at Chester County's common level ratio (30.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $6,381/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($256,000, 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 2026 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

$280,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$8,249/mo

Principal & interest
$7,028
Property taxes (current rates)
$813
Home insurance (est.)
$408

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

Downingtown Area

Academic index
78.2/100
Graduation rate
96.9%
PSSA ELA proficient
72.8%
PSSA Math proficient
67.8%

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: September 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM EDT

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