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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 1702—one 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
Nestled in the heart of coveted Radnor Hunt Country at 416 Dutton Mill Rd, Malvern, this 4.2-acre country estate offers a blend of modern luxury and complete privacy in Willistown Township—celebrated for its rolling hills, pristine horse farms, country pastures, and breathtaking countryside vistas. Set behind a handsome brick-pillared entrance gate and enclosed along Dutton Mill Road by a split-rail wood fence, the property provides a serene place to call home with wonderful spaces inside and out, directly adjacent to Historic Sugartown. Also available for sale are two contiguous properties—418 and 420 Dutton Mill Rd—combining to offer 27 total unconserved acres. Potential future development subject to approval from Willistown Township. Located in the top-rated Great Valley School District, the 5,000+ square foot Colonial residence features 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths, and underwent a complete modern farmhouse refresh with a lime-washed white brick exterior, black board-and-batten shutters, fresh interior paint, updated electrical, replacement gutters and downspouts, a radon remediation system, and a new septic system. A double-doored entry foyer with designer wallpaper introduces formal living and dining rooms on either side. The spacious eat-in kitchen features exposed beam ceilings, an island with seating for 3, brick wall accents, and an adjoining sunlit breakfast room with its own brick wall and fireplace. Adjoining is an extraordinary vaulted great room which features a fireplace, abundant windows on 3 sides, and French doors leading out to the slate patio, creating an ideal layout with multiple seating and dining spaces for entertaining. A private first-floor home office, an updated powder bath, laundry, back staircase, and a charming side entry vestibule complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite full bath with double vanities. Five additional bedrooms, one easily functioning as a secondary office, and two full hallway bathrooms complete this floor. Above is a fully finished third-floor attic. The finished walk-out lower level features a bonus recreation room, an additional half-bath, and storage rooms, with walkout doors opening directly to the backyard, pool, and garage. Accessed via the freshly paved circular driveway, the detached three-car garage was renovated to include automatic doors. The private grounds feature a rear stone patio, an in-ground concrete pool and spa, a full-property propane generator, and a custom timber-frame party/pool barn built in 2024 for ultimate outdoor hosting. Willistown Township traces its roots back to William Penn’s 1684 Welsh Tract and Okehocking Lenape territory, site of Penn's 1702 surveyed land grant—among the earliest formally recorded Native land grants in Pennsylvania. The property sits at the doorstep of Historic Sugartown, an authentic 19th-century crossroads village listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Offering an idyllic country setting, the estate remains just minutes from Radnor Hunt Club and top public and private schools, with easy access to the central Main Line. Enjoy the vibrant community life of nearby downtown Malvern, complete with its local train station, charming boutique shops, popular restaurants, and seasonal weekly farmers market. For commuters, Paoli Station is close by, offering direct regional rail and Amtrak express service to Philadelphia and New York City. Please note that this property currently maintains an active lease. Expertly updated and meticulously maintained by David Nicholas Building & Property Maintenance, and now offered for sale as one of Willistown’s premier legacy estates.
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2131646
Aug 26, 2026
Listed
$8,950,000
$715/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #PACT2090210
Feb 9, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,000
$1/sq ft
Jan 27, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,000
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 26, 2021
Sold
$1,100,000
$88/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT491844
Dec 11, 2020
Listing Removed
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Dec 11, 2020
Sold
$1,100,000
$88/sq ft
Oct 5, 2020
Pending
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Jul 13, 2020
Relisted
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Jul 1, 2020
Relisted
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Jul 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2020
Relisted
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May 30, 2020
Listing Removed
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May 4, 2020
Price Changed
$1,200,000
$96/sq ft
May 4, 2020
Relisted
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Mar 18, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 19, 2020
Relisted
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Feb 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 14, 2020
Relisted
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Feb 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2019
Listed
$1,250,000
$100/sq ft
+45
Surrounded by estate homes and in a highly sought-after Radnor Hunt Country location. This home was built to last in 1963, using brick over block construction to ensure longevity. It's clear that every detail from the sparkling in-ground pool to the recently remodeled kitchen, the light-filled great room extension and picturesque surrounds have all been carefully considered. You'll enjoy welcoming family and friends into the classically elegant double door entry foyer. Set on either side is the gracious living room and a formal dining room. To the rear of the home is the spacious kitchen that was beautifully updated in 2017. The home chef can relish granite counter tops, a suite of stainless steel appliances as well as plenty of storage, a breakfast bar and new hardwood flooring. For the avid entertainer, the kitchen is open to a family room with a full wall brick fireplace and dining space where a door leads straight out to the patio. Here, you can host friends for sunset cocktails or enjoy a Sunday BBQ while the kids play in the pool. This is relaxed living at its very best. An elegant great room was added in 1994, expanding the already impressive floor plan. The large, arched windows combine with sweeping hardwood floors, oversized custom made chandeliers and a cathedral ceiling to create an ethereal feeling. A brick fireplace is ready for the cold winter nights while French doors provide for beautiful views and allow you to step straight out to the sunny patio when spring arrives. Don't miss the spacious study, updated powder room and laundry. Upstairs you'll find the relaxing master suite with remodeled bath, walk in closet and gracious bedroom. There are 5 additional bedrooms & two beautifully remodeled full baths and a walk up attic offering easy access storage space. The daylight walk out basement offers a bonus room, perfect for use as an office, plus an additional family room with built-in shelving for use as a library or rec room. There is also an updated powder room and abundant storage space. The 4.2-acre home-site provides exceptional countryside views, pool, pasture and a detached two-car garage with 3 horse stalls. This is your chance to enjoy complete privacy in a sought-after location while still being just a short drive to the popular shops & restaurants of Malvern & West Chester Boroughs as well as the King of Prussia Mall. The open spaces of Okehocking Preserve, local farm festivals & Historic Sugartown are here for your enjoyment as well. What a great place to live! Take a look then take action
Public Records
Oct 1, 1978
Sold
$160,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,510 (+2.9%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2025
$16,052 (+4.6%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2024
$15,340 (+2.7%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2023
$14,941 (+2.1%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2022
$14,640 (+2.1%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2021
$14,344 (+1.7%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2020
$14,106 (+1.0%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2019
$13,969 (+1.9%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2018
$13,702
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2017
$13,701 (+4.1%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2015
$13,160 (+1.7%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2014
$12,940
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2013
$12,940 (+3.3%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2012
$12,531 (+2.3%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2011
$12,246 (+1.2%)
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
2010
$12,095
$137,220 + $401,190
$538,410
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.2 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
6,032
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
6,032
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5406 002003A0
Parking Spaces
—
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 26, 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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
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 101° 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, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Malvern, PA • 19355
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 416-420 Dutton Mill Rd
$7,702,785
$1.2M under list price of $8.95M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $2.3M.