Six private acres is the setting for this unique mid-Century Cape in Chadds Ford Township. The long driveway framed by a stone wall brings you to the three-car garage and the inviting entrance overflowing with lush landscaping. Enter the Foyer and feel the peacefulness of this home. Immediately notice the wide-width wood flooring extending throughout the main and upper levels of the home. The spacious formal Living Room features a wood-burning fireplace, massive west-facing picture window with deep sill gazing out for stunning sunsets over the Brandywine River valley and into the natural beauty of the land. The French doors open to a newly reset blue-slate patio, perfect for entertaining or enjoying the sounds of birds. The formal Dining Room also features a large picture window and has direct access to the unique catering kitchen/serving area with glass front top wood cabinetry, lower custom cabinets, a third sink and much more. The full kitchen is a Chef's dream with two sinks, wood cabinets, honed marble counters, Sub Zero refrigerator and brand-new Viking double wall ovens. Prepare meals in the main kitchen, have cocktails and appetizers with guests in the catering/serving area, and enjoy meals in the dining room. Step down from the kitchen into a fabulous Archer Buchanan designed Family Room surrounded by windows and a reaching high vaulted ceiling. Gather in front of the wood-burning fireplace and watch the snow fall, spring flowers arrive, or leaves change color! Or gather with friends to watch the big game - Eagles! Open the door and step onto a second stone patio to cook on the grill or sit around the firepit on a cool evening. An office and mud room connect the 3-car garage to the home. The opposite side of the house features a lovely Sun Room with skylight. This room offers many views outdoors with its walls of windows. Continuing on this side of the home is the Primary Suite offering two closets and a full bath with large tiled shower. The Den or 4th bedroom has built-in bookcases and a window seat. Upstairs are the 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms with ample closet and storage space and a full 'retro' bath perfect of kids. The basement offers additional finished living space with recreation room, full bath, laundry room and utility room. A stairway in the garage goes up to a floored 2nd level for many optional uses. Set in the award-winning Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, near Brandywine Battlefield, and the Route 1 corridor, this home has it all!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jayne Bair• C21 Pierce & Bair-Kennett
•610-444-5536 (broker)
•c21pbair@comcast.net (broker)
Listed by Carolyn Kammeier• C21 Pierce & Bair-Kennett
•610-444-5536 (broker)
•c21pbair@comcast.net (broker)
Bought with Vincent Cyr• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
Nestled amongst 6 private acres in the desirable Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, this charming 3900+ 3/4 Bedroom stone mid-century cape is picture perfect in every way. Set back off the road and surrounded by beautiful landscaping and wooded backdrop, this charming and inviting home welcomes you in. The formal foyer welcomes you into to this impeccably maintained home. Random width oak floors carry you into the formal living room featuring a huge picture window overlooking the stone patio and parklike setting in the backyard. A cozy fireplace makes this an ideal spot for curling up with a good book. Adjacent to the living room is the gorgeous light filled sunroom that is sure to be everyone's favorite spot all year long! A den/4th bedroom with built in bookcases is right next door. The FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE is spacious & features a renovated master bath with a large tile surround shower. On the opposite side of the home is the everyday living area with a beautifully integrated addition by Archer & Buchanan designed to connect the 3 car garage to the home. Here you'll find the spectacular great room w/ stone Fireplace, vaulted ceilings w/ exposed beams, inviting window seat & french doors to another stone patio area. The star of the home is surely the HUGE kitchen w/ Thermador stove, Sub Zero fridge, inset wood cabinets, honed marble counters, double ovens and a warming drawer. For all the baker's and entertainers this home boasts a 2nd kitchen with loads of counter space, glass front upper cabinets for displaying your china, 2nd sink, pull out drawers in the cabinets for organizing platters, plates and more and a mixer lift to help out when baking. This is a perfect "catering kitchen" or spectacular butler's pantry. Walk upstairs and you'll find 2 additional bedrooms, one with a huge walk-in closet and a shared full bath. The basement is fully finished as well and gives you additional living space! Above the garage you'll also find a floored 2nd level that can easily be turned into a gym, art studio or hangout space. This stunning home has been lovingly maintained by its current owner and is ready for new owners to call it home! Adjacent 2-acre lot is also available MLS#7222340. Make your appointment today! This is truly a rare home that doesn't come along too often. Property is being sold in it's current condition which is very, very good.
BRIGHT MLS #1002090922
Aug 2, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2018
Listed
$1,000,000
$254/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1992
Sold
$395,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,594 (+27.6%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2025
$13,792 (+12.6%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2024
$12,253 (+4.7%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2023
$11,702 (+3.1%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2022
$11,351 (−35.7%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2021
$17,647 (+54.8%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2020
$11,403 (+1.8%)
$355,740
2019
$11,203 (+4.6%)
$355,740
2018
$10,712 (+0.2%)
2017
$10,687 (+4.7%)
2015
$10,203 (+1.7%)
2014
$10,029 (+1.5%)
2013
$9,880 (−0.3%)
2011
$9,913 (+4.6%)
2010
$9,474
Tax history for 20 Atwater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,594 (+27.6%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2025
$13,792 (+12.6%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2024
$12,253 (+4.7%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2023
$11,702 (+3.1%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2022
$11,351 (−35.7%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2021
$17,647 (+54.8%)
$187,120 + $410,790
$597,910
2020
$11,403 (+1.8%)
$355,740
2019
$11,203 (+4.6%)
$355,740
2018
$10,712 (+0.2%)
2017
$10,687 (+4.7%)
2015
$10,203 (+1.7%)
2014
$10,029 (+1.5%)
2013
$9,880 (−0.3%)
2011
$9,913 (+4.6%)
2010
$9,474
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,944
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
04000000100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Residence District
The purpose of the R-1 District is to preserve and maintain natural features, Open Space, and the rural character of significant portions of the Township by providing areas for low-density single-family residential Development. This district preserves existing environmental features such as Woodland, Green Areas, Open Space, streams and stream valleys, soils and agricultural uses, and mitigates the impact of Development upon the Township through minimizing Impervious Surface coverage and Development intensity.