$750,000

This is the one that you have been waiting for! Located in Chester County's premier 55+ Gold Star community, Traditions at Longwood, this meticulously maintained home is close to Longwood Gardens, Downtown Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Glen Mills, Greenville, Wilmington, Newark, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Airport, Baltimore, the Brandywine River & Museum,… Read More Whole Foods, Wegmans, The Fresh Market, Trader Joe's, numerous retail stores, restaurants, nature parks, trails, PA Wine Trail & vineyards, birding, golf courses, horseback riding and so much more. Within the community, you can enjoy the community garden, pools, tennis, pickleball, walking trails, etc. This particular home is located in the desirable PHASE 1 of this community and occupies a PREMIUM LOT along the quiet inner perimeter of the community; one that affords serene privacy and beautiful views of trees from the outdoor living space. This is the EXPANDED MAYFIELD model with the extra sunroom which is the largest square footage model constructed here ; between its premium size and premium location in the community, this home is truly a rare opportunity. From the time you pull up to the home, to the time you complete your tour, you will be impressed with the immaculate condition of the property, the lovely hardscaping, the wonderful molding and architectural details throughout, and the upgraded fixtures and finishes. The formal living room is located just off the main entry and it is generously sized and boasts a coffered ceiling. The formal Dining Room is just beyond and it has a stunning, upgraded chandelier and lovely wainscoting and moldings plus a dry bar between it and the kitchen. The kitchen is fully open to the family room, a beautiful light filled window, a gorgeous eat around center island, stainless steel appliances, two closets (pantry and other) plenty of eat-in space and direct access to the garage. The family room just beyond has a marble, natural gas fueled fireplace and is open to the beautiful sun room space that has an exit to the outdoor, hardscaped patio space. The primary bedroom and bathroom are conveniently located in the back of the home with a gorgeous picture window that frames the stunning views behind the home perfectly. The primary bedroom has tray ceilings, a spacious sitting area, a large walk-in closet plus a wonderful en-suite bathroom with a large tub, separate stall shower, separate toilet room, and a long double sink vanity. The main floor also has the laundry room and powder room located near the kitchen and dining rooms. The second and third bedrooms and second full bath as well as a second floor family room/office/den are located on the upper level. In addition to the main HVAC system, owners installed a mini-split unit on the top level. This home has upgraded finishes such as hardwood and tile floors throughout and wonderful custom columns, panel box molding, crown molding, arches, and ceiling details in many of the rooms. Traditions at Longwood has some of the nicest amenities of any over 55 community in the area: two clubhouses, a beautiful community pool with plenty of seating and a lovely pergola covered area, a community garden area, tennis courts, pickellball courts, bocce court and a billiard and card room, plus plenty of scheduled activities and community events. The HOA takes care of everything: grass cutting, flower beds, snow removal on driveway, front walkway/steps & streets, trash, recycling, clubhouse, library, social/events room, fitness center, spa, sauna, common areas & a community pond with its own famous white swans. So many updates to this home: HVAC 2020 , Roof 2021, Entire House painted 2021 / 2023, Flooring replaced 2021 entire house, Generator 2021, Ductless split system 2023, Kitchen Appliances 2023, Washer / Dryer 2026. Make your appointment today to come see this lovely home. The finishes, condition, lot features and location make this a truly special home. Read Less

Courtesy of Sophia V Bilinsky, BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq 610-444-9090

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,543

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

2003

MLS Number

PACT2118120

Additional Details

Building

Built in 2003, Living area: 3543, Levels: 2, Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Cooling

Central A/C

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s)

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Gas/Propane, Marble, Mantel(s)

Floors

Engineered Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Forced Air

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $295, Fee Frequency: Monthly, Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Amenities: Club House, Common Grounds, Community Center, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pickleball Courts, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Retirement Community, Tennis Courts

Interior Features

Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors

Lot

0.18 acres, Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Property

Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $8,750, Lot: 0261, Year: 2025, Zoning: RES

Utilities

Water Source: Public

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