Gem farmette on 9-plus acres in beautiful Highland Township, Chester County. Located in the village of Gum Tree in Cheshire Hunt Country, this charming equestrian property features an updated 2 BR, 2.5 Bath, 2,776 square foot farmhouse, the original portion dating 1860 with additions from 1930, and 21st century upgrades throughout. In the Octorara Area School District, this well-light home is a mix of old and new with new appliances in the comfortable kitchen; dining area, wood floors, remodeled LR with custom built-in bookshelves and gas FP; 2 heat pumps with newer oil backup, full basement. Private well and on-site septic. Redone Primary Bedroom with full bath, guest BR with its own full bath. Great outdoor living space with stone patio and post-and-beam wrap around porch covering, separate deck. Mature gardens with perennials, shrubs, specimen trees and beautiful landscaping. Beautiful level lot. Barn with wash stall, large hayloft and stalls. Room for 4-5 horses to live comfortably on the property. Shed for equipment, tools, 2-car, 280 square foot garage with lots of extra storage space. Sturdy, fenced-in paddocks with good grass, sun and access to water. Top-notch sand and rubber competition-worthy fenced-in horse training ring on level ground. Perfect for country living and ready to move in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
9.96 acresLot Size
$343Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margot Mohr Teetor• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
•610-325-4100 (broker)
•mdadamo@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Lise Corson• Keller Williams Main Line
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,776
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
4507 00260000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
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Agricultural Preservation District
In promoting the policies of the Highland Township Comprehensive Plan, the purpose of this district is to: Encourage the continued agricultural use on soils classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture within agricultural capability Class I, Class II, and Class III, as listed in Appendix 5-2 of this Ordinance; Accommodate the residential needs of those employed in agriculture at a density compatible with agricultural use; Accommodate commercial activities which arc carried out on farm properties and involve principally the sale of farm products; Preserve open space and the rural character of the Township; Protect prime agricultural soils and existing farmland and reduce development pressure that negatively impact agriculture; Provide development options so that properties may be subdivided for development as to protect the viability of the remaining land for agricultural production; and Limit the type and amount of non-agricultural uses within the district in order to lessen conflicts between agricultural and non-agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Oct 29, 2025 • Active
Hd - sewage permit - repair
Plumbing
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