Property Details

Description

Currently an art collector's retreat, this dramatic and inviting 4br, 5 bath country home sits in a serene and private setting near Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. Its 4.5 acres of gardens, meadows and woodlands are adjacent to nearly 400 acres of conserved open space with an extensive trail system, but just minutes away from first-class Brandywine Valley shopping, restaurants, recreation and schools, an easy commute to Wilmington and West Chester, and convenient to both Philadelphia and Baltimore. The main house has been charmingly updated with fine architectural details such as wood-beamed cathedral ceilings, hand-crafted brick fireplaces, and walls of windows with garden views from every room. Custom finishes include reclaimed wooden barn beams, hand-forged ironwork, random-width pine and walnut flooring, curved walls and ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling tiger-maple library shelves. In addition, every room on the main floor offers access to one of three lovely stone and brick patios, each leading to its own picturesque gardens. Inside, the modern gourmet kitchen is an entertainer's dream, with a commercial stove and grill adjacent to a curved zinc-topped wet bar, all open to the expansive dining and family rooms. A large formal living room connects to a library/office with its own front-facing entrance and covered porch. The upstairs master suite, with sweeping views of the landscape, includes an oversized bath and a steam shower, plus two walk-in closets. In another upstairs wing there are two guest suites, each with its own bathroom and gorgeous views. An additional downstairs master-size suite with bath and patio is currently used as an office and art studio. Outbuildings include an oversized 3-car detached garage, and a large shop/storage barn. Geothermal HVAC and a full-power backup system provide additional comfort and security, further examples of the many premium features of this magnificent Chester County estate.

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