Welcome to 21 Sheeder Mill Road! A beautiful stately manor with 8 bedrooms (4 on 2nd floor and remainder on 3rd Floor), 3.5 bathrooms with 10 fireplaces and 3 car detached garage! All of this situated on a scenic 12.3 acres with property boundary bordering over ¼ of mile in length along the French Creek! Located just on the outskirts of the Birchrunville and Kimberton area this estate has been an iconic landmark in the community for close to two hundred years! Originally built with the purpose of being an Inn for travelers, it is said road logistics changed during construction which resulted with the original owners and prominent citizens… husband and wife repurposing this for use as their family’s home and additionally an onsite local mill. This resulted in a home that was and is much grander in scale to both today’s and yesterday’s standards! The integrity and intent of the original lay out has been well preserved; even with a large kitchen addition in the late 1800’s and great room with master bedroom suite addition in the 1960’s. These were both added without changing the original floor plans and seam in flawlessly with the original space and compliment modern living! The first floor is perfectly suited for everyday living and entertaining. The great room addition is perfect for entertaining! Open the french doors and the outside and inside become like one and provide a welcoming introduction to the pool space and inviting views of the pasture! The property itself offers wonderful lifestyle options and views. The equestrian or cattle person will appreciate the three stall barn, fenced in pasture, paddocks and a trail head accessible just off the property for horse riding. .. these trails are just across French Creek and are owned by the township as preserved open space! The fly fishing enthusiast will appreciate a ¼ mile of THEIR own property bordering along the trout stocked French Creek; set aside by the state exclusively for the fly fishing purists! Step right off the back and into the creek and wet a line! The athlete and nature lover will enjoy hiking off the property, going for a swim in the outdoor pool or opting to hike out to the swimming hole at the far end of the property! The history lover and aficionado will be engrossed for years, there is much information on original owners Frederick and Anna Sheeder, this home and the mill. Words cannot do this home justice a picture says a thousand words a visit will say much, much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1833Year Built
12.3 acresLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Brad Hutchinson• RE/MAX Action Associates
It is not often that such a stately property, steeped in Chester County history, is available for sale. The Sheeder Mansion has been lovingly cared for, throughout the years, and is looking for its next steward. Set back from Sheeder Mill Road, but still towards the front of the 12+ acre lot, allows ultimate privacy on the majority of the property. French Creek is the S boundary line for the property. On the opposite side of the creek is a Township owned property. NW boundary property owned by French & Pickering Creek Trust. What you see stays the way it is. N boundary is the township abandoned Finkbiner Rd, belonging to the property owners on both sides. Used as a riding trail. Blended Georgian & Federal styles in the home. Fieldstone w/ large corner quoins, center hall plan & chimney at each gabled end, lends to its Georgian style. Federal style details include the elliptical fanlight window & sidelights at the front door, & arched dormers. 9 fireplaces throughout the home. Beautiful millwork throughout & random width hardwood floors. Step back in time & enter the front door into a wide center hall entrance. Flanking the center hall, you will find the formal Parlor to the right, followed by the Study. With the Parlor having its own exterior door & being connected w/ a door into the study, this space could be used for an in-home business. Left of the center hall is the Library w/ built ins on 2 walls as well as entrance to the formal Dining Room. Dining Room was once the Kitchen & contains an enormous walk-in fireplace. You'll find 2 staircases: 1 is an alternate way up to the 2nd floor flex space, currently a Family Room space. Could be a 9th Bedroom. 2nd staircase takes you down to the basement. Spotless 1800’s basement. Entire basement has been painted & copper pipes were polished. Back to the 1st floor, you’ll find the Kitchen addition, built in 1880, off the Dining Room. Southern exposure soaks the kitchen in natural sunlight. Kitchen plan was painstakingly put together by previous owners. Hand painted Portuguese tiling, commercial grade Garland gas range, & loaded w/ nooks & crannies. Open to exposed beams & an upstairs loft area that can be accessed off the laundry room or a “secret door” off the 2nd floor flex room. Every window has a gorgeous view. Laundry Room is off the back of the kitchen, w/ a door to stone patio. Back to the center hall, Powder Room tucked under the stairs & the hallway opens to a Great Room addition from the 1960s. Soaring ceilings, enormous stone fireplace, & French doors that open out to the stone patio, leading to the inground Saltwater Pool. Stunning Dawn Redwood tree adorns the patio area. Overlooking pastures, orchard & French Creek. Back inside, head upstairs to the 2nd floor. Off the back, over the newest addition, you’ll find the spacious Owners’ Suite. Complete w/ ensuite full bath & walk-in closet. There are 3 more spacious bedrooms, hall closets & luxuriously appointed hall bath. Hall bath w/ marble flooring & accents, soaking tub, 2 sink vanity & separate tiled shower. Door off the hall leads to a stepover into the Flex Space & up to the 3rd floor. On the 3rd floor, you will find 4 more bedrooms & updated hall bath. Head outside to explore the add'l features of the property. Off the Great Room a covered walkway leads to an oversized 3 car garage. Owned solar system on the garage roof, w/ net meter selling back any unused power to PECO. Next to the garage, walk-in chicken coop w/ attached run, in great shape. Farm fresh eggs! Follow the abandoned lane to the custom-built barn, w/ 2 large box stalls & plenty of storage space. Fencing is in good repair. EVERYTHING on the property has been repainted, inside & out, incl. door hardware. Major systems recently replaced, newer roof, water heater, heating system, & 1st floor AC. Cast iron pipes in basement were replaced. Steep yourself in history & old-world charm, yet close to modern amenities.
BRIGHT MLS #1000437867
Nov 3, 2017
Sold
$665,000
$112/sq ft
+20
Come enjoy a walk back in history to a wonderful stone farmhouse situated on 12 plus acres on French Creek. Lovely old world details: wide-halled entrance, dining room with a walk in fireplace, seven bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, nine fireplaces, beautiful millwork, random width hardwood flooring, great room opens to the patio, gardens, pool and a view of the lush green fields. The detached three car garage supports a bank of solar panels for electric use in the home with a net meter system selling any unused power to PECO. For those longing to farm, the paddocks are fenced and ready with a two-stall barn. Presently Scottish longhorns and chickens are residents at the farm. The present owner carefully renovated the home: restored and painted, updated the baths and kitchen, added the solar panels on the garage, new roof in 2010, water heater in 2011, AC for the first floor 2014, replaced caste iron pipes in basement, heating system installed in 2015 and landscaped the gardens surrounding the old stone ruins. There is also a small orchard with raspberries, blackberries, peaches, pears, apples, quince, persimmon, cherries, elderberries, currants, plums, walnuts, pecans. Enjoy the history, the gracious old-world style, fly fishing in French Creek, a swim in the salt water pool and horse rides in the countryside. You are a short distance to St Peter's Village Bakery for breakfast or dinner at the Birchrunville Caf~. Life is good!
TREND #7036484
Nov 3, 2017
Sold
$665,000
$112/sq ft
Sep 6, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 14, 2017
Listed
$699,000
$118/sq ft
TREND #5517872
Sep 28, 2009
Sold
$575,000
$97/sq ft
Apr 13, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005225548
Sep 28, 2009
Sold
$575,000
$97/sq ft
Aug 15, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,266 (+2.1%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2025
$12,016 (+3.8%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2024
$11,576 (+1.5%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2023
$11,409 (+1.7%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2022
$11,223 (+1.8%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2021
$11,030 (+2.7%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2020
$10,744 (+1.9%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2019
$10,542 (+1.2%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2018
$10,420 (+2.4%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2017
$10,173 (+8.2%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2015
$9,399 (+1.7%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2014
$9,245 (+1.4%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2013
$9,114 (+2.1%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2012
$8,930 (+2.1%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2011
$8,747 (+2.2%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2010
$8,558
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
Tax history for 21 Sheeder Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,266 (+2.1%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2025
$12,016 (+3.8%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2024
$11,576 (+1.5%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2023
$11,409 (+1.7%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2022
$11,223 (+1.8%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2021
$11,030 (+2.7%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2020
$10,744 (+1.9%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2019
$10,542 (+1.2%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2018
$10,420 (+2.4%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2017
$10,173 (+8.2%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2015
$9,399 (+1.7%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2014
$9,245 (+1.4%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2013
$9,114 (+2.1%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2012
$8,930 (+2.1%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2011
$8,747 (+2.2%)
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
2010
$8,558
$1,980 + $279,850
$281,830
*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
8
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
535,788
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
5,920
Year built
1833
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
2107 00070000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green, Waterfront, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jan 30, 2026.
AP
Agricultural Preservation District
To protect and preserve high-quality agricultural soils as a natural resource, and agricultural land and activities, as provided for in, particularly those classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture within agricultural capability Class I, Class II, and Class III, and listed as follows: Soil classes referred to are those established by the United States Department of Agriculture as Agricultural Capability Units I, II, and III and described in the, published by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.; To accommodate non-farm residential development in a manner that will neither obstruct nor interfere with farm operation, and will minimize the loss of prime farmland to non-agricultural uses.; To accommodate non-farm residential development at densities which will assure a healthful water supply from on-lot wells and the safe disposal of sewage waste to on-lot systems.; To accommodate limited commercial activities customarily carried out on farm properties and generally involving the sale of farm products produced on-site.; To preserve open space and the rural character of the Township for the welfare of current and future residents.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized