A Once-in-a-lifetime treasure of Chester County’s history. .. Tucked into a hillside and brimming with old-world charm, this uniquely enchanting converted 1800s barn offers a rare chance to own a storied piece of Chester County history. Renovated in the 1970s into a cozy cottage, this home feels like it was plucked straight from the European countryside—yet it’s just 1.5 miles off Rt 202, offering privacy and serenity in a highly sought-after and surprisingly central location. Live Open to the Land. .. With five exterior exits and fireplaces in nearly every room, the home invites you to live in harmony with nature. Every threshold offers a gentle transition from indoors to the surrounding gardens and quiet landscape—creating a lifestyle that is both grounded and free-flowing with abundant character throughout. Main Floor Highlights. .. exposed wood beams, uneven wide-plank hardwood floors, barn doors, pocket doors, deep window sills, door shutters, lantern lights, terracotta tile, four walkouts to gardens, terraces, and natural landscapes. A spacious kitchen with oversized fireplace, rustic beadboard cabinetry, offers modern amenities like pantry closets, a trash compactor, and a conveniently located Dutch barn-door to carport. The sunlit traditional dining room charms with built-in wood storage and a barrel-arched doorway to gardens, The cozy fireside den creates the potential to be used for almost any purpose - with a pocket door closing off the room and a it's own separate full bath, along with its own private entrance - could be ideal for a guest suite or office. Upper levels. .. allow for easy access to the rear yard and features a show-stopping Great Room with exposed ledgestone walls, vaulted wood ceilings with beams, a double-sided fireplace, and French doors to a level backyard with expansive shed. The Primary Bedroom has its own fireplace, wall-to-wall closets, and a dressing room/office nook. Designer Bath with tasteful ceramic tile, rain shower, and custom built-in vanity with bronze vessel sink bowl. The 3rd floor loft bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, secret storage and open rail overlooking the great room The remnants of old barn structures and a bunker silo have been artfully transformed into lush gardens and offer exciting potential for outdoor entertaining, patios, or even further creative landscaping. Set on a 1.5-acre private lot, this home is a hidden sanctuary—yet just 30 minutes from Wilmington and King of Prussia, and only an hour to Philadelphia or Lancaster. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a truly remarkable home that blends rustic elegance with deep history and quiet connection to the land. NOTE: Seller is open to selling much of the furniture. See agent for details. .
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Brooks Miraglia• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-363-6006 (broker)
•shammond@cbpref.com (broker)
Bought with Debbie West• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,958
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6704H00630200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
In addition to the general goals in the preamble, the purpose, and the community development objectives, it is the purpose of this article to provide housing choices for residential development at low densities which will preserve and enhance the open space, natural, and scenic landscape character of existing residential and agricultural areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Great Room, Laundry, Loft
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 5
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $101,930
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 1974
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone, Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $62,490
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,958
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $644
County Tax: $849
School Tax: $3,737
Tax Assessed Value: $164,420
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $5,231
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WESTTOWN-THORNBURY
Middle Or Junior School: STETSON
High School: WEST CHESTER BAYARD RUSTIN
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: from Exton: S on Rt 202, L on S Matlack St, R on S Concord Rd, L on Westbourne Rd, to shared driveway on L from DE: N on Rt 202, R on Street Rd, L on S Concord Rd, R on Westbourne Rd, to shared driveway on L
Municipality: WESTTOWN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,958
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Chester County
APN: 6704H00630200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Westtown-Thornbury El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19382
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$716,000 – $866,000
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