Set on 4.55 picturesque acres in highly desirable Glen Mills, this classic farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, scenic surroundings, and endless potential. Surrounded by mature trees and neighboring preserved open space, this property provides a peaceful setting that's increasingly difficult to find. Inside, you'll find a home filled with warmth and character, still showcasing many of its original details. The main level offers spacious living and family rooms, a dining area that flows into the kitchen, and a generously sized eat-in kitchen that's been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its farmhouse charm. Original hardwood floors add timeless appeal, while a convenient powder room and first-floor laundry room provide everyday convenience. Upstairs, you'll find five spacious bedrooms and a full hall bath. The home's layout offers endless opportunities to update, personalize, and make it your own. Step outside and experience everything this property has to offer. The expansive grounds provide ample space for gardening, recreation, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Bordering preserved Sleighton Farm land, the property benefits from lasting views and an added sense of privacy that enhances its already remarkable setting. A large detached garage is also located on the property. With horses and chickens permitted, the property offers added flexibility for those looking to embrace a country lifestyle. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country living in one of Delaware County's most sought-after communities. Whether you're searching for a home to personalize, dreaming of a peaceful retreat, or looking for the rare combination of acreage, privacy, and location, this is an opportunity that's hard to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
4.55 acresLot Size
$382Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lewis Esposito• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
•610-325-4100 (broker)
•mdadamo@remax.net (broker)
Listed by Shawn Krautzel• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Glenwood El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
Springton Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
10/10
Penncrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
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About Glen
Mills
Glen Mills, located between Media and West Chester, is a suburban and semi-rural Philadelphia neighborhood with rolling Brandywine Valley landscapes and a patchwork of historic estates. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Baltimore Pike (US-1) corridor near the Granite Run Promenade, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum. Thornbury Farm anchors the area’s agrarian streak with seasonal farm-stand rhythms and open fields. Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum of Art shape weekend culture with horticulture, galleries, and river-country scenery. Housing reads as stone farmhouses, newer cul-de-sacs, and wooded-lot colonials, with trails and creeks threading between them.
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Offer insights
1208 Valley Rd · $899,000
$899K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $899K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
91 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full basement
Gas/Propane fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (upper level)
One half bathroom (main level)
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (oil-fired)
Wall and window air-conditioning units
Exterior features
Porches and decks
Horses allowed on the property
Home design
Detached structure
Year built reported by assessor
Parking
Detached garage with 3 spaces
Driveway parking
Garage includes additional storage and covered parking
Construction
Stucco exterior
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Private well water
On-site septic
Oil hot water supply
Electricity and solar
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The R-1 District is designed primarily to create opportunities for the preservation, conservation and protection of important farmlands and natural, cultural and environmental resources and features; opportunities to achieve a system of open space in accordance with the purposes set forth in Article XXXI, 365-171; and opportunities for new residential development consistent with the rural character of the Township, west of the Ridley Creek State Park, wherein on-lot or community sewage disposal systems are utilized to conserve groundwater resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glen Mills, PA • 19342
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Glen Mills. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1208 Valley Rd
$869,312
$30K under list price of $899K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $720K to $875K.