Once in a lifetime opportunity to be the next caretaker of the "Great Oak Tree". .. .The Great Oak Farm is one of the oldest homes in all of North Coventry, dating back to the Penn family ownership in the 1700's! This is your chance to be a part of the history of this magnificent property. 10 acres of lush Chester County countryside at it's best. The home is a brownstone farmhouse that offers the sellers generously sized rooms. The foyer welcomes you in. .. .leading into a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace and accented throughout with random width hardwood flooring, and lots of windows with extra deep window sills that belay the stone wall construction! The great room offers a fireplace with wood burning insert, and once again, plenty of windows that look out over the property and a door to the outdoors. .. There is a convenient powder room on the first floor. .. .. and then we enter the dining room. .. .There are built in shelves for display, and a beautiful walk in fireplace with the mantel wood coming from the property! This is a stunning room to hold gatherings and celebrations! The eat in kitchen is huge! It is equipped with lots of cabinetry, Corian counters. .. with a door to the outdoors as well. .. .. There is a relaxing patio off of the dining room to sit a sip your favorite drink and watch nature right in your back yard! The Master bedroom offers a sitting room off of the bedroom with good closet space for a farmhouse, with a full bath to complete the suite. .. .the one spare bedroom is right off of the hall bath. .. .then there is a "Junior" suite that has a huge sitting room, and then bathroom off of the bedroom. .. great ceiling height in a home of this age. .. Venturing outside, you will find that there is a log cabin that, with a little elbow grease, would be an excellent studio, guest cottage or just a quiet space. .. The grounds of this home are extraordinary. .. .there is a full 10 acres. .. .and many spots that would make excellent pasture areas! There is 60+ acres of protected ground, owned by North Coventry Township. The barn offers lots of opportunities for many uses on the lower level and the upper level. .. .the storage building next to the barn is also a great space for many things that you would want to do! This is an magnificent opportunity to own this historical property! With a little work to the property, the grounds and buildings could be amazing. .. .. and then there's the Great Oak Tree. .. .
*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
7
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,656
Year built
1860
Style
Ranch
County
Chester County
APN
1706 00230600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RC
Resource Conservation District
The purpose of this district is: To foster the protection and conservation of sensitive environmental resources, including streams, floodplains, wetlands, wet soils, steep slopes, woodlands, areas of low or variable groundwater yields, prime agricultural soils, and areas conditionally suitable for on-site sewage disposal systems.; To encourage and promote continued agricultural, open space, recreation, and conservation uses.; To protect groundwater resources in the Township and to maintain the water balance within this district by applying the principles of the Green Valleys Association Sustainable Watershed Management Program.; To allow for low density residential development consistent with the purposes of this district and compatible with existing land uses.; To limit the residential demand for public services and facilities in areas which generally lack adequate transportation facilities and public utilities to serve a suburban population.; To encourage the conservation of steep slopes, stream valleys, agricultural lands, woodlands, and other natural resources through the provision of development options that allow for flexible designs, promote open space preservation, and support groundwater sustainability.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $245,210
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Barn/Farm Building
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Farm Building
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Subdivision Possible
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $53,980
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,656
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $299,190
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $11,416
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: FRENCH CREEK
Middle Or Junior School: OWEN J ROBERTS
High School: OWEN J ROBERTS
School District Name: OWEN J ROBERTS
Location Information
Cross Street: TEMPLE ROAD
Directions: Route 100 N, to left onto Hoffecker, Right on Laurelwood, 2nd Left onto Temple Road, slight left onto Saint Peters Road. .. .stay on Saint Peters. .. ..
Municipality: NORTH COVENTRY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,656
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.01 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 1706 00230600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
French Creek El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Owen J Roberts Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Owen J Roberts High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$815,000 – $987,000
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