Pleased to present "Pickets Watch, " an 18th century reproduction farmhouse and equestrian property in the heart of the Brandywine Valley. This home is part of a 50-acre tract that was subdivided into 5 parcels ranging from approximately 8 to 16 acres, each protected under Brandywine Conservancy easement. As the central lot among the 5 parcels, the privacy, views, and character of the property will never change. An equestrian owner's dream home. No expense spared while laser focused on every detail in this beautiful home. Located in the prestigious Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, this 4 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bathroom stone home was built in 2000. Run-in sheds, 3 pastures, riding ring, round pen, walking and riding paths wind throughout the property. So many ways to enjoy your new home, including horseback riding, hiking, gardening, and swimming. A rare equestrian opportunity in a premier national school district, with unmatched privacy mere minutes from major shopping, dining, and entertainment. Run in Barns, 3 Pastures, Riding Ring walking and riding paths throughout the property. So many ways to enjoy your new home, from riding your horse, hiking, gardening, composting (Bins located on back side of property), admiring the natural wide-life, entertaining or simply relaxing by the pool and 20 mins from Philadelphia Airport, 10 mins to Longwood Gardens and West Chester, 15 mins to Brandywine Picnic Park for biking and riding! When you enter the front door into the Hearth rm/Kitchen you will instantly fall in love with the Wormy White Oak floors that run throughout the main floor as well as the 2nd and 3rd floor. The Hearth rm features a wood-stove, Bee Hive oven with its own flue, that leads to the over-sized granite island w/ prep sink. This kitchen is a cook's dream featuring a Thermadoor 6 burner stove with griddle area, gas range, 2 electric ovens, a baking area, subzero Refrigerator with custom panels. Entertaining made easy with the cage bar with wine storage, beer meister and large sink. Living rm features deep window sills, wood burning fireplace, built in cabinets and a deck overlooking the in ground pool, English garden and Horse Pasture. All doors on first floor were handmade on site with custom hardware. The entire first floor including the outside decks are wired for sound. Pictures can not do justice to this home and the views, you MUST see it to truely appreciate it.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
7.2 acresLot Size
$349Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michelle Mitchell• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.2 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
6,315
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6505 00040100
Parking Spaces
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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 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District-1
In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of purposes and community development objectives, it is the purpose of this article to encourage and promote continued agricultural, open space and conservation uses in the R-l Zone, while also permitting low- to medium-density residential development which will be consistent with existing residential development and agricultural uses and also by providing in certain areas the option of utilizing the provisions in Article XIV, Planned Residential Development, and Article XV, Transfer of Development Rights, to enable landowners within the R-1 Zone to elect to develop in a manner other than lot by lot, which will provide a greater variety in type, design and layout of dwellings and conservation of open space ancillary to such buildings