This one of a kind Victorian farmhouse is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern living! Entering the driveway you are immediately greeted by a long, wide staircase surrounded by lush landscaping and beautiful views of the vintage stone exterior with a completely remodeled covered porch that spans the entire front and side of the home. The inside of this home has been immaculately restored over 3 floors and 5,000 sf of living space. Enjoy the historic features including custom doors and millwork, beautifully restored floors and touches like original pocket doors. The first floor is a showpiece of elegant comfort including an extended kitchen and dining area with brand new granite countertops including an oversized island with breakfast bar, all new appliances, hardwood flooring and many more custom touches. Featuring an open floor plan the generous living room has various seating and entertainment areas anchored by the new pellet stove and huge bay windows. High ceilings and great natural light throughout with lovely views greeting you from every direction. Completing the first floor is a home office with exposed stone wall and elevated ceiling as well as a gorgeous laundry room/half bath! Travel to the 2nd floor where you~ll find a stunning Master Suite, your perfect retreat with spacious full bath and generous closet space. Also on this floor are two other large bedrooms with brand new carpets which share a hall bath with all new fixtures. The living space continues to the third floor which boasts sweeping views of the bucolic and verdant countryside! This floor features two more bedrooms both with turret style balconies, a multipurpose/living room and a full kitchen~perfect for multi-generational living or a separate apartment. Full basement with plenty of storage, additional laundry area and walkout to exterior patio. In addition to all the beautiful finishes, the property features a complete infrastructure update including all new windows, all new systems and a brand new designer roof! Property features a detached oversized two car garage with workshop area and heat from barrel stove. Situated on 1.1 acres with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs, this idyllic countryside is a rare find and a chance to own your own tranquil corner of the world! A brand new white split rail fence borders the entire property. The huge flagstone patio with built in grill and fire pit is the perfect spot to take in all the amazing scenery! And on the back of the house you will find a huge staircase with decks on the 2nd and 3rd floors providing views overlooking the neighboring preserve and convenient access to each floor. This is truly a one-of-a-kind property, own a beautiful swath of countryside without the upkeep! Property backs up to Bryn Coed Preserve, a 540 acre nature preserve with 10 miles of walking trails and some of the best views in Chester County. Conveniently located to all major amenities you are within minutes of Kimberton and Phoenixville as well as Exton, Malvern and Valley Forge.
Single-familyProperty Type
1896Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Christine Stoner• Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Fabulous circa 1896 Victorian three story stone home in bucolic West Vincent township offering some of the most incredible views in all of Chester County! This stately classic home is just waiting for the new owner to lovingly restore her to the world charm and beauty that Victorians are known for. Highlighted by oversized millwork, this special gem boasts architectural masterpieces that are not found in today's houses such as turrets , pocket-doors, spectacular exposed beams, field stone and an oversized wrap-around porch that over looks the countryside. WELCOME! The third floor offers four large bedrooms. Two bedrooms boast small porches and full baths. The second floor provides four additional bedrooms and two full baths. The main level with its wrap-around porch is home to the grand parlor with its brick wood burning fireplace and two bow window alcoves. Cross over the center hall to the generously proportioned dining room with bay window and the eat-in kitchen with custom crafted cabinets and great storage , large laundry area and walkout entrance. The detached two car garage is just a few steps from the back door. imagine the possibilities
BRIGHT MLS #1007945520
Jul 5, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 7, 2015
Listed
$425,000
$85/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007157534
Dec 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 15, 2012
Listed
$499,900
$100/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 2002
Sold
$376,300
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,012 (+2.1%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2025
$9,808 (+3.8%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2024
$9,450 (+1.5%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2023
$9,313 (+19.0%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2022
$7,827 (+1.2%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2021
$7,732 (+2.6%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2020
$7,533 (+1.9%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2019
$7,392 (+2.0%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2018
$7,249 (−34.3%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2017
$11,030 (+4.5%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2015
$10,557 (+1.6%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2014
$10,389 (+1.4%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2013
$10,248 (+2.0%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2012
$10,048 (+2.0%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2011
$9,849 (+1.4%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2010
$9,718
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
Tax history for 1898 Flint Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,012 (+2.1%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2025
$9,808 (+3.8%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2024
$9,450 (+1.5%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2023
$9,313 (+19.0%)
$56,720 + $172,840
$229,560
2022
$7,827 (+1.2%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2021
$7,732 (+2.6%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2020
$7,533 (+1.9%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2019
$7,392 (+2.0%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2018
$7,249 (−34.3%)
$56,720 + $139,380
$196,100
2017
$11,030 (+4.5%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2015
$10,557 (+1.6%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2014
$10,389 (+1.4%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2013
$10,248 (+2.0%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2012
$10,048 (+2.0%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2011
$9,849 (+1.4%)
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
2010
$9,718
$56,720 + $248,920
$305,640
*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
7
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,024
Year built
1896
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
2504 01780000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R2
Residential District
In conformance with the Municipalities Planning Code, particularly Section 604, Zoning Purposes, subsections 1, 3 and 5 and Section 605, Classifications, subsections 2 and 3, the purposes of this article, among others, are as follows: To provide for a diversity of lot sizes, building densities and housing choices to accommodate a variety of age and income groups and residential preferences, so that the community's population diversity may be maintained; To implement adopted Township land use, transportation and community policies, as identified in the Township's Comprehensive Plan; To implement adopted Township policies to conserve a variety of irreplaceable and environmentally sensitive resource lands as set forth in the West Vincent Township Open Space and Recreation Plan, including provisions for reasonable incentives to create a greenway system for the benefit of present and future residents; and To provide standards reflecting the varying circumstances and interests of individual landowners and the individual characteristics of their properties.; In order to achieve these purposes, this article provides for flexibility in designing new residential subdivisions by allowing five optional forms of development from which the landowner shall be required to select one or, if permitted by the Township, more than one, referred to as tiers, as summarized below. These design options shall not apply to lot line changes for parcels in existence prior to January 2, 1999, or created by any approved subdivision plan filed with the Township prior to January 2, 1999. The reconfigured lots resulting from the lot line changes to such parcels shall comply with the area and bulk requirements set forth in Exhibit F to this chapter.; Tier I subdivisions: relatively low density, providing for rural residential uses with flexible and reduced design standards in instances where a permanent conservation easement is offered to maintain such uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Other