Property being sold "AS IS". Subject to bank approval. Historic Farmhouse on 5.44 private acres in prime West Chester location. Property is part of William Penn Land Grant in 1682. The first record of any building is 1755 and the original "cave" in which the family lived while the house was being built still exists! Lower level includes solarium with wall of windows and brick flooring with stone walls. Greenhouse/planting room. Powder room. Laundry room. Large country kitchen with soap stone sink and walnut cabinets. Pantry. Large Family Room with stone walk in fireplace with woodstove and beamed ceilings. Main level features large living and dining rooms with incredible random width hardwood flooring. Fireplace in LR. Master suite with hardwood flooring and full bath. 3rd level includes 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Barn with oversized 2 car garage needs repair. tractor shed. Spring house. Horses OK. House needs work.
Single-familyProperty Type
1760Year Built
5.44 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Christie• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.46 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,730
Year built
1760
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000022400
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 19, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
Residential Districts are intended to establish residence areas and requirements for low density use and to permit agricultural, conservation, recreation and other open space purposes, while at the same time recognizing problems involving steep slopes, shallow soils and minimal drainage typical of large areas of the Township. Accordingly, the R-1 District provides for: The establishment of single-family detached dwellings.; Recreation and other open space activities.; Farming, including tilling of the soil.; Conservation of creek valleys, steep slopes and woodland areas.; Conservation and proper utilization of ground water supplies and control of surface water flooding.