This secluded Colonial-era farm with lovely pond & springhouse, open fields and chestnut tree orchard is bordered by rustic stone walls at the end of a 1/4 mile long driveway. The main dwelling, 48 Walnut Bank, is a circa 1820 bank barn, converted to a dwelling in 1982. Interior features exposed post & walnut beam frame with random width floor. Exterior is fieldstone, board & batten with a wood shingle roof (partially replaced in 2009). Upper level features open lofts, accessed by a circular staircase, built-in bookcases and skylights. .. two separate home offices. The main/middle level features an open ceilinged great room, a living room with wood stove and full bathroom with walk-in closet. Lower (walk out) level of this converted bank barn is an open eat-in kitchen with gas stove, freestanding propane fireplace, laundry/utility room and dining room/guest bedroom with full bath. A partially covered patio overlooks the pond, fields and native forest. Separate three car garage with wood shingles, skylights and loft storage. Guest House, 52 Walnut Bank is a quaint, two story Colonial farm house directly overlooking the pond, circa 1760. Less than 1000SF, it is stucco over original log and fieldstone with a wood shingle roof. The lower level is one open room with walk-in fireplace and galley kitchen. The second floor has one bedroom, a second pass through bedroom plus full bath. The full basement includes laundry area and outside access through the greenhouse on the front patio. The Springhouse, restored in 2010, is supplied by the spring-fed pond. This 12.6 acre property, is unique in every way. Possible uses include organic farming, hunting retreat or the ultimate weekend get away. Currently under Act 319, "Clean & Green". Additional acreage available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1760Year Built
12.6 acresLot Size
$826Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by James Bentley• United Real Estate
•484-367-7727 (broker)
•urephillyoffice@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Joe Diana• Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton