SUGARTOWN SPRINGS FARM | 27 UNCONSERVED ACRES IN WILLISTOWN TOWNSHIP -celebrated for its rolling hills, pristine horse farms, country pastures, and breathtaking vistas. This extraordinary 27-acre compound comprises 3 contiguous parcels and represents a unique opportunity as the largest unconserved land package currently available on the Main Line. Originally part of William Penn’s 1684 Welsh Tract and Lenape territory, this rare sanctuary features a luxurious historic main residence(418), a turn-key secondary rental home (416)generating over $100,000 annually, 2 detached garages, 2 pools, a private pond, and 2 exceptional barns. Enjoy an idyllic countryside lifestyle directly adjacent to Historic Sugartown, with endless possibilities as an incomparable private family compound or pursue future development, subject to approval from Willistown Township. 418 Dutton Mill: Historic Main Residence - 10 Acres | 4 Bed, 5.1 Bath: Historically known as the Jesse Jones House (c. 1750–1782), this stone manor is an architectural gem offering a blend of authentic 18th-century heritage and modern elegance. Features exposed timber beams, interior stone walls, hardwood floors, deep window sills, 7 fireplaces plus original hearth. Main Level: foyer with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island, adjoining breakfast room, and adjoining mudroom/pantry. Gathering spaces include a great room with French doors to the patio, a formal study with fireplace and built-ins, sitting room with hearth and custom bar, and a two-story solarium dining room offering sweeping views. Upper Level: Opens to a loft space/library. The large primary suite features French doors overlooking the grounds, fireplace, and en-suite bath with soaking tub, shower, and double vanities. Completed by two additional en-suite bedrooms. Finished Walkout Lower Level: Bonus room as well as a 4th bedroom and full bath. French doors open to slate terraces, an in-ground pool, a spring-fed pond. A detached garage off the circular driveway offers 3 double bays with parking for 6, a full bath and 2nd laundry. 420 Dutton Mill: Bank Barn and 12.8 acres of rolling pastures. A timber-frame masterpiece with glass atrium entry. Once utilized as an art gallery museum for Andrew Wyeth’s paintings, this two-story barn offers multi-functional space and includes a kitchenette, large gathering room with tv's for game watch parties, 1 bedroom/office, 1.5 baths, and incredible space on 2nd level with beamed ceilings and multiple sitting areas. Complete with a stone walled courtyard. Barn currently maintains a short-term rental. 416 Dutton Mill: Secondary Residence - 4.2 Acres | 6 Bed, 3.2 Bath | Built 1963: Colonial home with detached 3 car garage, updated in 2023. Features formal living/dining rooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast room, great room, first-floor office, primary suite, 5 additional bedrooms, walkout finished basement with half bath, in-ground pool & spa, and a timber-frame party barn built in 2024. This property currently maintains a lease. All three properties have generators. Willistown Township was part of William Penn’s 1684 Welsh Tract and Okehocking Lenape territory, where Penn granted a 500-acre reservation in 1702one of Pennsylvania’s first formally surveyed Native land grants. The compound sits at the doorstep of Sugartown, the 19th-century crossroads village listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Minutes from Radnor Hunt Club, golf clubs, and the Paoli Train Station with direct regional rail & Amtrak express service to Philly and NYC. Great Valley School District. Near several private schools - Episcopal Academy, Malvern Prep, Notre Dame Academy. Close to charming Malvern Borough as well as several Main Line towns. Expertly updated and meticulously maintained by David Nicholas Building & Property Maintenance, and now offered for sale as one of Willistown’s premier legacy estates. Property details reflect the totals of all 3 parcels
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Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
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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
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 416-420 Dutton Mill Rd
$7,990,465
$960K under list price of $8.95M
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