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Listing description

Welcome to 948 Drovers Lane, a French Norman estate nestled on 9.4 acres of lush Chester Springs landscape. Spanning more than 6,150 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a finished upper-level retreat and an expansive finished lower level, this home is a showcase of architectural craftsmanship, timeless design, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. With five bedrooms, flexible bonus spaces, five full bathrooms, the home is designed to balance family living with guest privacy. A thoughtfully placed mudroom and two conveniently placed main-level powder baths enhance everyday function, while every space—from the grand primary suite to the upstairs family lounge—offers comfort wrapped in elegance. The home is an entertainer's dream with three bespoke masonry fireplaces anchoring the gracious living areas, while French doors throughout the first floor connect directly to the terrace, courtyards, and gardens. Whether hosting intimate dinners or large celebrations, the home’s fluid layout makes entertaining effortless. Beyond the main living areas, the home offers exceptional bonus spaces designed to evolve with your needs. A finished upper-level retreat creates the perfect setting for a theater, game room, studio, or private sanctuary, while the expansive lower level is dedicated to recreation and wellness, featuring a pool room, fitness studio, tiled craft room, and a circular chamber prepared for a future wine cellar. This is an outdoor sanctuary, set on nearly ten acres of rolling grounds which ensure privacy and serenity. Enjoy the saltwater pool with a new heater and relax on the expansive flagstone patio with a custom fireplace inviting year-round enjoyment. Mature landscaping, gardens, and generous play areas make the outdoors as livable as the indoors. Experience the craftsmanship and comfort of hand-laid stone floors, custom cherry cabinetry, mahogany inlays, and bespoke lighting reflecting quality at every turn, while modern systems—central air conditioning, gas-fired forced-air heating, and thoughtful design—ensure lasting comfort and ease. There is ample parking and everyday ease with the attached three-car garage for secure convenience, while the expansive driveway and front courtyard provide abundant parking for guests. The home’s design effortlessly combines French Norman elegance with modern livability, making daily life as graceful as it is practical. This is a one-of a kind home ideal for families who seek both shared gathering spaces and private retreats; entertainers looking for seamless indoor-outdoor living; home-based professionals needing a private office or studio and all buyers who value acreage, privacy, and architectural distinction!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5 full · 2 half
Living area
6,156 sq ft
Heating
Zoned
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Other, French
Year built
2006

Lot & parking

Lot size
9.3 acres (405,108 sq ft)
Garage
3 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$551
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2128106
County
Chester County
School district
Downingtown Area
Days on market
22 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 16, 2026Listed for sale$3,395,000

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

$20,764 / year

$1,730 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$20,764

School tax

DOWNINGTOWN AREA · 31.91 mills (2025-26)

$17,155

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2025)

$2,776

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$833

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $537,600, well below the ~$1,038,191 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 $18,559/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($537,600, 1998 base year) × current millage. 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

$679,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$19,763/mo

Principal & interest
$17,042
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,730
Home insurance (est.)
$990

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 →

FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.

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 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM EDT

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