$1,350,000 Price Analysis    ♡   Chadds Ford, PA 19317 4 bed 5 bath 4,012 SqFt ($336/SqFt) 3.1 acre lot. Built 1839 Listed 2024-04-18, Taxes $13,069 | May be USDA loan restricted due to income limits near Chadds Ford |
The story of this historic house begins with the land it occupies.
* Sale Pending *Once part of a thousand-acre William Penn land grant, circa 1682, the property was subdivided down through the ages, passing from family to family, every transaction recorded and several of the names prominent in Chester County history. Today, the original house, built by the Mendenhall family in 1839, includes three acres and enough recreational space to suggest a country resort. Think private paradise with a salt water swimming pool. Imagine a wonderful family compound secluded in a setting that feels rural but is a mere 15 minutes from downtown Wilmington, 35 minutes from the Philadelphia airport. The current owners have been ex cellent stewards of the property for more than 35 years. Any changes and updates to Olde Farm have been carefully considered and professionally designed, with an eye to maintaining the character and the history that define this old house. The end result is living space that balances architectural drama in the kitchen/family room with intimate common living areas that are original in size and character.
Some historic elements have been added. Both the family room fireplace and the front door came from an historic house in Philadelphia. Also original are the three staircases and a meandering floorplan that includes hidden spaces, one a perfect private office on the second floor. Bedrooms are vast and sunny; bathrooms are all updated. The primary bedroom introduces luxury wrapped in historic charm and the enormous third floor is more apartment than bedroom---very private, with vaulted ceiling and broad, almost floor-to-ceiling gothic windows open to views of mature trees and manicured grounds. That view takes in the original barn, restored as a party barn with a full bath and a kitchenette. In addition to a separate two-car garage, the barn also has parking for two cars. Just as with the house, almost all the barnwood is original, a testament to the endurance of the construction and the quality of the materials. And to the amazement of the architect who designed the new kitchen/family room addition, the orginal house is still plumb. As anyone with experience in historic restoration will confirm, that is indeed phenomenal. Years ago, the current owners fell in love with this property at first sight. Its a good bet that the next owner will, too.
Presented by RT CHRISTOPHER, JR at
Long & Foster Greenville.
Property MLS #PACT2064082 from BrightMLS
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper 2
Full Bathrooms: 3
1/2 Bathrooms: 2
Attic
Breakfast Area
Butlers Pantry
Combination Kitchen/Living
Combination Kitchen/Dining
Crown Moldings
Dining Area
Exposed Beams
Family Room Off Kitchen
Floor Plan - Open
Floor Plan - Traditional
Formal/Separate Dining Room
Kitchen - Eat-In
Kitchen - Gourmet
Kitchen - Island
Kitchen - Table Space
Primary Bath(s)
Recessed Lighting
Upgraded Countertops
Wood Floors
Basement
Commercial Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Icemaker
Oven - Double
Oven - Wall
Oven/Range - Gas
Refrigerator
Heating Features: Heat Pump(s), Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating: Yes
Kitchen Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Lot Size Square Feet: 135036
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized
Parking Features: Detached Garage Spaces: 3, Driveway Spaces: 5, Detached Garage
Parking Total: 8
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Map directions Map directions Map directions Map directionsAnnual Tax Amount: 13070.0
Source Listing Status: Pending
County: CHESTER
Disclaimer: Standard
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Area: CHESTER
Source Neighborhood: HICKORY HILL
Postal Code Plus 4: 9342
Subdivision: HICKORY HILL
Source System Name: C2C
| Year | Assessments Building + Land Total | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $13,069 |
| 2022 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $12,795 |
| 2021 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $12,479 |
| 2020 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $12,446 |
| 2019 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $12,215 |
| 2018 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $12,180 |
| 2017 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $11,924 |
| 2016 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $11,406 |
| 2015 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $11,406 |
| 2014 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $11,154 |
| 2013 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $10,958 |
| 2012 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $10,888 |
| 2011 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $10,657 |
| 2009 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $10,141 |
| 2008 | $244,460 + $110,970 $355,430 | $9,768 |
$1,350,000
BrightMLS
Sold 1986-09-01
$240,000
Public Record
Year Built: 1839
Above Grade Finished Area: 4012
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Age: 185
Levels or Stories: 3
Structure Type: Detached
House Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Total Area Sqft: 4012
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