A circa 1795 Chester County estate with 11 acres, a 3 story farmhouse, separate 2 bedroom carriage house, large stone bank barn, sport court, and incredible flexibility in Downingtown, PA. 4701 Edges Mill Road offers the rare combination of acreage, character, privacy, additional living space, and convenient access to major routes, commuter options, shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities. The main home features 8 bedrooms or flexible bonus rooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, beautiful wood floors, exposed beams, multiple staircases, a renovated kitchen with granite counters and wood stove, formal dining room, parlor with custom bar, cozy family room, private office, upper floor laundry, and 6 fireplaces. The layout creates options for working from home, hosting long term guests, multigenerational living, hobby space, creative studios, or simply spreading out in a home with true historic presence. The separate 2 bedroom carriage house has its own address, well, and newer septic system, creating added flexibility for guests, extended household needs, or possible rental income depending on buyer use and local requirements. Outdoors, the property is built for a lifestyle that is hard to find in a traditional neighborhood. Enjoy open lawn, mature trees, a fenced dog area, space for horses or chickens, a gazebo, and a full length sport court that can be used for basketball, tennis, or pickleball. The historic stone bank barn offers outstanding space for storage, equipment, hobbies, workshops, events, or future vision. Buyers searching for a historic farmhouse for sale in Chester County, a Downingtown home with acreage, a property with a guest house, a home with barn and outbuildings, or a private estate with room to live, work, and entertain will want to see this one in person. Act 319 Clean and Green status may provide potential tax savings. Convenient access to commuter rail, major routes, and the Chester County Airport add modern practicality to this one of a kind property. 4701 Edges Mill Road is more than a home. It is a rare Chester County opportunity with space, history, flexibility, and long term potential. Information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyers and their agents should conduct their own due diligence and verify all information to their satisfaction.
Single-familyProperty Type
1795Year Built
11 acresLot Size
$194Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Amanda Ashbee• Four Oaks Real Estate LLC
•484-514-9888 (broker)
•info@fouroaksagent.com (broker)
Bought with Jocelyn Roncase• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
A circa 1795 Chester County estate with 11 acres, a 3 story farmhouse, separate 2 bedroom carriage house, large stone bank barn, sport court, and incredible flexibility in Downingtown, PA. 4701 Edges Mill Road offers the rare combination of acreage, character, privacy, additional living space, and convenient access to major routes, commuter options, shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities. The main home features 8 bedrooms or flexible bonus rooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, beautiful wood floors, exposed beams, multiple staircases, a renovated kitchen with granite counters and wood stove, formal dining room, parlor with custom bar, cozy family room, private office, upper floor laundry, and 6 fireplaces. The layout creates options for working from home, hosting long term guests, multigenerational living, hobby space, creative studios, or simply spreading out in a home with true historic presence. The separate 2 bedroom carriage house has its own address, well, and newer septic system, creating added flexibility for guests, extended household needs, or possible rental income depending on buyer use and local requirements. Outdoors, the property is built for a lifestyle that is hard to find in a traditional neighborhood. Enjoy open lawn, mature trees, a fenced dog area, space for horses or chickens, a gazebo, and a full length sport court that can be used for basketball, tennis, or pickleball. The historic stone bank barn offers outstanding space for storage, equipment, hobbies, workshops, events, or future vision. Buyers searching for a historic farmhouse for sale in Chester County, a Downingtown home with acreage, a property with a guest house, a home with barn and outbuildings, or a private estate with room to live, work, and entertain will want to see this one in person. Act 319 Clean and Green status may provide potential tax savings. Convenient access to commuter rail, major routes, and the Chester County Airport add modern practicality to this one of a kind property. 4701 Edges Mill Road is more than a home. It is a rare Chester County opportunity with space, history, flexibility, and long term potential. Information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyers and their agents should conduct their own due diligence and verify all information to their satisfaction.
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2109790
Jul 1, 2026
Sold
$875,000
$194/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
May 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$1,000,000
$222/sq ft
Sep 17, 2025
Coming Soon
$1,000,000
$222/sq ft
+51
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2109738
Jul 1, 2026
Sold
$875,000
$194/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
May 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$1,000,000
$222/sq ft
Sep 17, 2025
Coming Soon
$1,000,000
$222/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2095570
Sep 7, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2025
Price Changed
$999,900
$222/sq ft
Apr 13, 2025
Listed
$1,150,000
$255/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2095584
Sep 7, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2025
Price Changed
$999,900
$222/sq ft
Apr 13, 2025
Listed
$1,150,000
$255/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2094006
Sep 7, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2025
Price Changed
$999,900
$222/sq ft
Apr 10, 2025
Listed
$1,150,000
$255/sq ft
Mar 27, 2025
Coming Soon
*
Public Records
Jan 18, 2018
Sold
$600,000
$133/sq ft
TREND #7017676
Dec 8, 2017
Sold
$600,000
$133/sq ft
Oct 30, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2017
Price Changed
$699,000
$155/sq ft
Jul 12, 2017
Listed
$795,000
$176/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000290759
Dec 8, 2017
Sold
$600,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 12, 2017
Listed
$699,000
$155/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008122244
Jun 2, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2017
Listed
$725,000
$161/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008122334
Jun 2, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2017
Listed
$725,000
$161/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008003142
Dec 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$725,000
$161/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008035940
Dec 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$725,000
$161/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007819452
Apr 6, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2015
Listed
$825,000
$183/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007868374
Apr 6, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2015
Listed
$825,000
$183/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007693466
Feb 20, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2014
Listed
$825,000
$183/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007306566
Jul 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 2013
Listed
$875,000
$194/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006684852
Sep 22, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2010
Listed
$1,100,000
$244/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006892758
Sep 22, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2010
Listed
$1,100,000
$244/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1984
Sold
$85,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1978
Sold
$96,072
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,413 (+4.2%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2025
$13,831 (+4.1%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2024
$13,291 (+2.1%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2023
$13,015 (+5.3%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2022
$12,358 (+3.2%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2021
$11,970 (+1.7%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2020
$11,770 (+1.9%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2019
$11,553 (+5.7%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2018
$10,929 (+3.5%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2017
$10,557 (+5.9%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2015
$9,965 (+2.1%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2014
$9,758 (+2.9%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2013
$9,481 (+2.3%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2012
$9,272 (+2.8%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2011
$9,017 (+2.9%)
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
2010
$8,764
$53,490 + $202,210
$255,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
4,512
Year built
1795
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Chester County
APN
3902 00010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
The R-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with low-density residential uses, woodlands, steep slopes, stream valleys and agricultural land areas, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and limited based upon the existing road system, utility provisions and environmentally sensitive land areas. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Paved Driveway, Private
Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater - High-Efficiency