Custom Built English Manor Country Home set on a private and serene 5.8 acres in Birmingham Township. A long lane leads you to a circular drive and this spectacular home with exquisite gardens, pool and a one of a kind labyrinth. Reclaimed random width flooring, barn beams, custom millwork and reproduction hardware and lighting throughout are just some of the special features of this home. A brick floor entrance opens to a spacious great room with a two story vaulted ceiling and a walk-in stone fireplace. Off the great room is a screened in porch with mahogany trimmed panels large enough for both dining and relaxing while you enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy views of the gardens, pool and a small Koi pond with waterfall. A triple slider opens up the great room to a brick patio and a large reproduction barn foundation with extensive plantings and a fire pit! The gourmet kitchen is open to the great room and offers custom maple cabinets, soapstone island, leathered granite countertops and high end appliances. Off the kitchen is a large mudroom area with two walk-in pantries, a third shelved closet, storage bench and a second entrance giving access to the front gardens and the three car detached garage. Adjoining the great room is an office/sitting room or potential dining room lined with built-in bookshelves and a gas fireplace. The primary bedroom suite is on the main floor and has a gas fireplace and hall with two walk-in closets and laundry. The remodeled primary bath has radiant heat flooring, soaking tub, large shower and double sinks. Your own separate wing! On the other side of the great room is another separate "wing" with a bedroom, full bath, study with gas fireplace, mini-kitchen area and its own separate entrance, the perfect in-law suite. On the second floor are two additional bedroom "wings" each with hall bath and closets. There is a fifth bedroom in the middle of the two wings over looking the great room and beyond to the gardens. A walkout lower level has a large finished area with built-in cherry cabinets, storage closets and a large unfinished area for additional storage. This property offers breathtaking views of the countryside along with stream access. Great location with easy access to major routes, restaurants, shopping and Unionville-Chadds Ford Schools!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
5.8 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Nader• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•302-654-6500 (broker)
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Bought with Elizabeth Moro• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•302-654-6500 (broker)
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Bought with Brenda Mendenhall• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Enjoy the serene setting of this beautiful home that is situated on 5.8 acres in Birmingham Township, Chester County. The english style cottage has exquisite gardens, a pool and a one of a kind labyrinth! As you drive down the driveway, you realize you are about to enter into a very unique home filled with lots of wonderful features. Beautiful random width flooring and old barn beams welcome you into the spacious great room that opens into the kitchen which features maple cabinets an old paving brick floor. The master bedroom is on the main level with two large walk in closets and an updated master bathroom. A large office with gas fireplace is on this level and also another bedroom with a full bath and family room which would be wonderful for a guest or an Au Pair. The upstairs has two large bedrooms with their own updated bathrooms and a smaller bedroom that could also be used for a craft room or a yoga room! This home has an extraordinary amount of custom millwork and reproduction hardware and lighting throughout, capturing the feel and history of Chester County. This home is meticulously maintained and offers breathtaking views from every window. 1159 Meetinghouse Road is convenient to Wilmington and the Route 202 corridor and 30 minutes to the Philadelphia Airport. It also is in the award winning UCFSD school district!
TREND #6113319
Feb 26, 2013
Sold
$1,140,000
$185/sq ft
Nov 30, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2012
Listed
$1,250,000
$203/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003554889
Feb 26, 2013
Sold
$1,140,000
$185/sq ft
Sep 19, 2012
Listed
$1,250,000
$203/sq ft
+20
Exceptional English style Cottage situated on 5.8 acres in Birmingham Township with exquisite gardens, pool and a one-of-a-kind Labyrinth. This home is a truly unique home with many wonderful features including a great room with random width wood flooring and old barn beams opening into to the kitchen, which features maple cabinets and an old paving brick floor. This home also consists of an extraordinary amount of custom millwork and reproduction hardware and lighting throughout, capturing the feel of the colonial history of Chester County. It has appeared in several magazines and has been included in many local house tours such as Chester County Day, Candlelight Christmas and Kennett Garden Tour. The serene setting of this fabulous home can be enjoyed while watching the sun set in your private screened porch overlooking the cascading ponds. You must visit this home to appreciate its character, location and to make it your new home.
BRIGHT MLS #1007042380
Aug 11, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2011
Listed
$1,425,000
$231/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009134334
Aug 12, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 2010
Listed
$1,690,000
$274/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,621 (+4.0%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2025
$22,705 (+4.1%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2024
$21,805 (+3.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2023
$21,107 (+2.1%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2022
$20,666 (+2.5%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2021
$20,157 (+0.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2020
$20,104 (+1.9%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2019
$19,732 (+0.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2018
$19,675 (+2.1%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2017
$19,263 (+4.5%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2015
$18,429 (+2.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2014
$18,023 (−27.2%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2013
$24,749 (−3.5%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2012
$25,638 (+0.9%)
$176,900 + $674,990
$851,890
2011
$25,408 (−4.8%)
$176,900 + $674,990
$851,890
2010
$26,676
$176,900 + $674,990
$851,890
Tax history for 1159 Meetinghouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,621 (+4.0%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2025
$22,705 (+4.1%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2024
$21,805 (+3.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2023
$21,107 (+2.1%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2022
$20,666 (+2.5%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2021
$20,157 (+0.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2020
$20,104 (+1.9%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2019
$19,732 (+0.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2018
$19,675 (+2.1%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2017
$19,263 (+4.5%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2015
$18,429 (+2.3%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2014
$18,023 (−27.2%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2013
$24,749 (−3.5%)
$176,900 + $395,400
$572,300
2012
$25,638 (+0.9%)
$176,900 + $674,990
$851,890
2011
$25,408 (−4.8%)
$176,900 + $674,990
$851,890
2010
$26,676
$176,900 + $674,990
$851,890
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
252,648
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,166
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6503 00110100
Parking Spaces
9
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2025.
RA
Residential-Agricultural District
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 uses in the R-A Zone while also permitting low-density residential development which will blend with existing agricultural uses and perpetuate the rural atmosphere of the area; and also, by providing the option of utilizing the provisions in Article XV, Transferable Development Rights, to enable landowners within the R-A Zone to elect not to develop all or a portion of their land but instead to obtain, by the use thereof, the economic benefits of development while at the same time covenanting to leave all or a portion of their land undeveloped in perpetuity.; It is further the purpose of this article to promote agricultural uses while still permitting the population density as envisioned through farmside village development in appropriate areas of the district associated with maintaining the bulk of such tracts as agricultural lands in perpetuity.; Accordingly, the district incorporates a density standard which, among other things, provides for farm and low-density dwelling uses, discourages isolated higher-density development and facilitates the conservation of agricultural and woodland areas, surface and underground water supplies and the control of soil erosion and surface water flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized