Welcome to "Thistlewood" ~ an authentic reproduction Chester County farmhouse and former Chester County Day tour home situated on 4 pastoral acres in sought after Willistown Township being offered for sale for the first time. Picturesque setting featuring mature landscaping with breathtaking views coupled with old world charm including 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths and a finished Lower Level. Extensive custom millwork by Marshall Brinton including built-in shell bookcases in Living Room & woodwork in Family Room. 1st floor features elegant entry Foyer w/ hardwood, turned staircase & custom wainscoting; step down Formal Living Room w/ hardwood, exquisite millwork & built-ins and woodburning slate surround fireplace; Formal Dining Room w/ hardwood, chairrail & crown molding; updated Kitchen w/ random width hardwood flooring, granite counters, stainless sink & refrigerator, tile backsplash, Rutt cabinetry, working charcoal/propane barbecue with its own chimney & double oven built w/ brick surround; Family Room w/ random width hardwood, wood beamed ceiling & beautiful walk-in stone hearth fireplace; Study & Powder Room. 2nd Floor features Master Suite w/ fireplace, 3 closets & Master Bath w/ his 'n hers Corian vanities, ceramic tile floor & tub/shower; 3 add'l Family Bedrooms (each w/ 2 closets, 1 w/ storage room & laundry shoot); Hall Bath w/ cherry vanity & tub/shower; Finished 3rd Floor suite offers 5th Bedroom w/ 3 dormers & Full Bath w/ stall shower. Large finished Lower Level w/ brand new carpeting offers add'l living space including 3 entertaining areas plus a separate billiards room & plenty of storage space. Outdoor living features large patio & walkway, screened porch & a gorgeous Viking salt water inground heated pool. Other amenities include brand new cedar shake roof (2015), Nutone central vac system, ? " hardwood flooring and plaster walls on 1st & 2nd floors, security system and Ball & Ball locks. Don't miss this classic Willistown property conveniently located to Radnor Hunt and the Main Line in the esteemed Great Valley School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Maribeth McConnell• BHHS Fox & Roach Malvern-Paoli
•610-647-2600 (broker)
•kathie.ramer@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Michael McConnell• BHHS Fox & Roach Malvern-Paoli
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
4,021
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5406 002004C0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RU
Rural District
RU Rural Districts are intended to facilitate agricultural, conservation, recreation and other open space purposes; to protect and preserve prime agricultural land and the continued viability of agricultural security areas; to recognize the relationship and continuity of development with viable agricultural operations; to protect and preserve natural and historic resources; and to promote and provide for a rational pattern of Township growth. Accordingly, the districts contain use and area regulations which provide for farming and very low density dwellings; discourage premature and scattered, isolated higher density development which is difficult to service adequately, yet make provision for higher density development under given conditions; facilitate the conservation of agricultural, creek valley and woodland areas; and facilitate the conservation and proper utilization of groundwater supplies and control of surface water flooding
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener