Set on almost 3 breathtaking acres in highly desirable Middletown Township, this exceptional custom-built home (built in 2023) offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and timeless design. Perched gracefully atop a gentle hill, the property boasts stunning curb appeal and sweeping views of neighboring farms and serene ponds, creating a picturesque, estate-like setting. The welcoming front porch is ideal for rocking chairs and quiet mornings. Inside, you’re greeted by a sun-drenched home office featuring expansive windows and generous closet storage, offering an inspiring work-from-home retreat. The formal dining room sits just off the entry, perfectly sized for hosting holidays and special gatherings. The impressive two-story foyer flows seamlessly into a dramatic two-story family room, where large windows frame the scenic landscape and flood the space with natural light. A striking double-sided fireplace connects the family room to the heart of the home; the chef’s kitchen and breakfast area. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the gourmet kitchen features GE Profile appliances, custom Century Kitchens cabinetry, a large center island, double ovens, and a statement hood vent. A stunning herringbone backsplash extends from the range to the ceiling, adding a sophisticated design element. Just beyond, doors lead to the patio and backyard, offering endless possibilities for outdoor living—with additional space to clear for even more usable land if desired. Convenience meets functionality with a well-appointed mudroom and powder room located just off the kitchen, providing easy access to the three-car garage. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, showcasing peaceful pond views, abundant natural light, a spacious custom-outfitted walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bath with dual vanities and an oversized walk-in shower. Upstairs, a thoughtfully designed layout includes a private “mini primary” suite with its own bath, two additional generously sized bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a versatile fifth room, ideal as a bedroom, playroom, or additional living space. The walk-out basement offers incredible potential, already framed by natural light and scenic views, and ready to be finished to suit your vision whether it’s a home theater, gym, bar, or additional living quarters. Additional highlights include luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a whole-house generator, a three-car garage with epoxy flooring, motorized window treatments, dimmable recessed lighting, a water softener system, and a full security system with cameras and remote access. A 12x20 shed sits on the other side of the driveway making it a convenient place to store lansdscaping tools, toys, etc. The roof and siding are both under transferable warranties, providing added peace of mind. This is a rare opportunity to own a nearly new, thoughtfully designed luxury home in a truly idyllic setting, offering space, sophistication, and unmatched views. Other features include close proximity to all major routes (I-95, I-476, Rt 1), Walkable to Middletown's Trail System, Close to Ridley Creek State Park and a ton of parks/playgrounds. Located near Wawa & Elwyn SEPTA regional rail stations.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
2.91 acresLot Size
$395Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Victoria Sheridan• Coldwell Banker Realty
Glen Mills, located between Media and West Chester, is a suburban and semi-rural Philadelphia neighborhood with rolling Brandywine Valley landscapes and a patchwork of historic estates. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Baltimore Pike (US-1) corridor near the Granite Run Promenade, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum. Thornbury Farm anchors the area’s agrarian streak with seasonal farm-stand rhythms and open fields. Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum of Art shape weekend culture with horticulture, galleries, and river-country scenery. Housing reads as stone farmhouses, newer cul-de-sacs, and wooded-lot colonials, with trails and creeks threading between them.
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Market insights
496 Darlington Rd · $1,499,900
DAYS ON MARKET
0 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,499,900
Median sale price in this area is $474,020. (68% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Family room off kitchen
Formal dining room
Breakfast area
Eat-in kitchen
Walk-in closet
Recessed lighting
Ceiling fans
Window treatments
Two-story ceilings
Ceilings over 9 feet
Gas double-sided fireplace
Full, unfinished basement with daylight, walkout, interior access, and outside entrance
Basement space for rooms
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 1 on the main level and 4 on the upper level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Walk-in shower
Tub and shower
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Exterior features
Water view
Shed
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Attached, side-entry 3-car garage
Garage door opener
Interior garage access
Construction
Vinyl siding
Permanent foundation
Utilities
Well water
On-site septic
Propane hot water
Electricity and solar
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It is the purpose of this district to preserve the agricultural and rural residential character of appropriate areas of the Township, provide housing opportunities for residential development at low densities consistent with such character, and to support the preservation of critical natural resources, such as streams, floodplains, wet soils, groundwater and encourage the use of public sewers where feasible.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Timberland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Media, PA • 19063
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Media. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 496 Darlington Rd
$1,499,056
$844 under list price of $1.50M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $985K to $2.3M.