One of the area’s most extraordinary homes in one of the most desirable locations is now available. Quarried gray fieldstone and spectacular arched casement windows create a majestic presence on approach. You want for nothing in this magnificent property, buffered by woods adjacent to the conserved Brandywine Battlefield. This home is sited on 2+ secluded acres, yet close to everything. You will appreciate the high quality construction from Megill Homes, the Brandywine Valley’s premier custom home builder. Inside, a gracious flagstone front porch opens to a front to back foyer, and generous room sizes throughout the home. The brilliant floor plan provides for a “living wing” of the home that includes the kitchen with Viking appliances and Subzero fridge, informal dining area, a family room with stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows to the fenced back yard and woods. Access to the low maintenance composite deck is from both the informal dining area and the main foyer, and the sun room. The “west wing” of the home includes the formal living room with fireplace, office and sunroom. The formal dining room and butler’s pantry will comfortably host your events. Use the main or back staircase to go up to the bedroom level. The primary bedroom suite is over the west wing, creating an oasis with walk-in closets and bathroom backing to the woods. On the east wing, four additional guest bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, and abundant closets. To the walkout lower level, an additional guest bedroom, full bathroom, recreation room, theater room, and additional open area for entertaining and gathering. All of your power needs are secure with 3x 200 amp panels, a backup generator, and a 50 amp EV outlet in the garage. Outside, the property includes a fenced vegetable garden that currently produces eggplant, shishito, bell, and hot peppers, cantaloupe, blackberries, several tomato varieties, and an herb garden with sage, mint, basil and thyme. Serviced by the highly rated Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, and close to numerous private schools in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. Nearby amenities include both upscale and everyday shopping and dining. Within 10 minutes is Whole Foods, Wegmans, Giant, Target, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie. Minutes to access to US-1, Philadelphia airport (22 miles/35 minutes), Wilmington Amtrak (14 miles/30 minutes).
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2.15 acresLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Wayne Megill• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
•610-399-5100 (broker)
•klrw472@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Amanda Lott• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
Spacious New Custom Home In Chadds Ford By Megill Homes. Wooded 2+ Acre Lot W/ Mature Trees. Center Hall, 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath House W/ Custom Amenities. March 2005 Delivery.
Public Records
Dec 30, 2004
Sold
$225,000
$29/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE398158
Feb 8, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 4, 2003
Listed
$989,900
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,919 (−7.5%)
$144,500 + $736,310
$880,810
2025
$28,018 (+12.6%)
$144,500 + $736,310
$880,810
2024
$24,892 (+4.7%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2023
$23,771 (+3.1%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2022
$23,060 (−35.7%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2021
$35,849 (+42.1%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2020
$25,227 (+1.8%)
$83,810 + $703,240
$787,050
2019
$24,787 (+4.6%)
$83,810 + $703,240
$787,050
2018
$23,700 (+0.2%)
2017
$23,644 (+4.7%)
2015
$22,574 (+1.7%)
2014
$22,189 (+1.5%)
2013
$21,858 (−0.3%)
2011
$21,933 (+4.6%)
2010
$20,961
Tax history for 9 Atwater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,919 (−7.5%)
$144,500 + $736,310
$880,810
2025
$28,018 (+12.6%)
$144,500 + $736,310
$880,810
2024
$24,892 (+4.7%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2023
$23,771 (+3.1%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2022
$23,060 (−35.7%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2021
$35,849 (+42.1%)
$144,500 + $1,070,110
$1,214,610
2020
$25,227 (+1.8%)
$83,810 + $703,240
$787,050
2019
$24,787 (+4.6%)
$83,810 + $703,240
$787,050
2018
$23,700 (+0.2%)
2017
$23,644 (+4.7%)
2015
$22,574 (+1.7%)
2014
$22,189 (+1.5%)
2013
$21,858 (−0.3%)
2011
$21,933 (+4.6%)
2010
$20,961
*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
6
Baths
6.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.15 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,661
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
04000000502
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access