Willistown Township “Gem”! Nestled on two beautiful acres in a coveted neighborhood where surrounding property values soar into the multi-millions, this exceptional property has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, inside and out, with thoughtful modern updates, luxurious amenities, and replacement elements that will stand the test of time! The extensive list of improvements reflects the care and investment poured into this home. Traditional details like stunning hardwood floors that span most of the 1st and 2nd floors, crown mouldings and chair rails, recessed lighting and tasteful light fixtures are found throughout the home! Front and side porticos with beautiful beams welcome visitors inside. In the front, there is a large Porch with a handsome front door flanked by sidelights that brings you into the Entrance Foyer. The home flows perfectly for active family living and entertaining with a large Living Room with gas fireplace, formal Dining Room, to-die-for Kitchen with a Breakfast Room, fireside Great Room with beams and a beautiful tongue-and-groove ceiling, an incredible Mud Room with shiplapped walls, utility sink, sliding barn door to a large coat closet as well as access to the 2-car attached Garage, and a 1st floor updated Powder Room! In the rear there is an amazing screened-in Porch accessed by two large sliders from the Kitchen and Great Room that was totally reconfigured and redone in 2022 with an added bonus deck just for grilling! The Kitchen was completely remodeled in 2021 with beautiful white cabinetry, granite counters, glass tile backsplash, a large center island, all stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful gray tile floor that flows from the Entrance Foyer. The 2nd Floor is home to the Primary Bedroom suite with a wonderful walk-in closet and sumptuous Primary Bathroom with an oversized walk-in shower and vanity with double sinks, reconfigured and remodeled in 2023/2024. There are additionally 3 other bedrooms with hardwoods floors, large closets, and ceiling fans as well as an updated Hall Bathroom and a very convenient upstairs Laundry Room that completes this level. The walk-out Lower Level is daylight and includes a large Recreation Room with plenty of space for an office and games as well as a large unfinished area perfect for storage, crafting, and utilities. The grounds are magnificent with a large rear yard that abuts equestrian trails, a garden that currently reaps grapes, blue berries, and blackberries, and there are perennials throughout the grounds (a perennial bed plan is also available)! There are so many other big ticket items that have been redone too including all new Anderson Woodwright windows on the 1st and 2nd floors (2022), all siding completely replaced with James Hardie cement board and vinyl cedar impressions shingles in the gables (2022), a new Septic System (2019), a reverse osmosis water filtration system (2024), replacement of the water conditioning system and pump (2026), HVAC replaced (2017), extensive lot clearing and tree work (2019 & 2021), fencing of the back yard (2022), new shed (2020), refreshing of the side-entry stonework (2023), and the addition of a gas fireplace in the Living Room (2022)! Additionally, the rear porch Roof is from 2022 and the Main Roof was done with a 30 year shingle in 2009. The home is also equipped with a generator! Every detail contributes to a home that is as comfortable and functional as it is beautiful. This home enjoys an enviable setting with beautiful sunsets, backing directly to Blue Elephant Farm and is within walking distance of Kirkland Preserve—providing an ideal blend of privacy, natural beauty, and access to some of the area’s most treasured open spaces in Radnor Hunt Country! This convenient location is near everything Malvern has to offer as well as all of the new shops and restaurants at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square and the Episcapol Academy! Come get your own piece of heaven in Willistown!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$358Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Megan McGowan• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Listed by Ady McGowan• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Welcome to 9 Old Covered Bridge Rd, a spacious Colonial positioned on two acres and abutting the 44-acre Kirkwood Preserve in Willistown (Great Valley SD). This original builder s home offers a classic layout offering 4 beds/2.5 baths, a center hall entry, formal LR and DR, vaulted ceiling family room, two wood burning fireplaces, screened sitting porch, finished lower level and much more. Enter through the front door with the L shaped staircase, flanked by the living room with a wood burning fireplace, and a dining room with seating capacity for 12. The large eat in kitchen with plentiful storage includes a double oven, roll out pantry, and opens to the family room. From the kitchen dining area access the screened porch to enjoy the beautiful vista provided by nature. The family room with a second wood burning fireplace, a beamed vaulted ceiling, is roomy and bright. The laundry/mud room with utility sink and second coat closet is conveniently located through the garage. Upper level offers a Master Suite with a new Master Bath, linen closet, and three generous closets. There are three additional bedrooms with large closets, an updated hall bath, and a second linen closet to complete this level. The lower level is sunny with large windows, walk out access to the back yard, and is currently used for an office and second family room. There is a plenty of storage in the unfinished portion including a work area. This home offers Hardwood flooring on the Main and Upper Levels, updated Master and Hall Baths, new HVAC (2017), Finished (partial) Lower Level, 30-year Roof (2009), Generator (2010), Hot Water Heater (2012), additional Attic insulation. Home needs some updating, easy to do with the spacious layout. A lovely lot featuring mature trees, a peaceful setting, and the convenient location. Old Covered Bridge is minutes away from Episcopal Academy, Whole Foods, restaurants, Malvern Boro and SEPTA, 30 mins to PHL Airport, and major access roads. Willistown is one of Chester County's treasured places to live with its equestrian properties and amazing sunsets. Come enjoy Malvern and the year round events this township has to offer.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1987
Sold
$400,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1979
Sold
$135,000
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1978
Sold
$108,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,152 (+2.9%)
$93,350 + $205,100
$298,450
2025
$8,898 (+4.6%)
$93,350 + $205,100
$298,450
2024
$8,503 (+2.7%)
$93,350 + $205,100
$298,450
2023
$8,282 (+2.1%)
$93,350 + $205,100
$298,450
2022
$8,115 (+2.1%)
$93,350 + $205,100
$298,450
2021
$7,951 (−16.5%)
$93,350 + $205,100
$298,450
2020
$9,524 (+1.0%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2019
$9,431 (+1.9%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2018
$9,251
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2017
$9,250 (+4.1%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2015
$8,885 (+1.7%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2014
$8,736
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2013
$8,736 (+3.3%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2012
$8,461 (+2.3%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2011
$8,268 (+1.2%)
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
2010
$8,166
$93,350 + $270,160
$363,510
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,764
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,764
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5407 00203200
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
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
Newtown Square, PA • 19073
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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