$1,289,000

Purchased in 1978, this property is a 21+ acre subdivision of a 70 acre farm. The owners have truly loved the quiet, country life of Chester Springs, with its rolling hills, farms, streams, wooded trails and equestrian possibilities. . . . . . . . The home was custom designed… Read More and built in 1979 by Mr. James G. Cherry of Glenmoore, who specialized in building and historically restoring Chester County homes. His style incorporated colonial building techniques and some vintage materials into his work. The beams in the main living area were taken from a log house in Lancaster County. . . . . . . . The style is a Cape Cod with colonial farmhouse features, constructed of brick with a slate roof. This home was designed, built, and has been meticulously maintained with an attention to detail. . . . . . . . The main living area offers a colonial open-hearth fireplace and random width wood hardwood planks with beamed ceilings. The dining space has unobstructed, expansive views of the valley below looking down to Pigeon Run Creek and off to the hills in the distance. . . . . . . . The primary bedroom is on the first floor with a private bath and doorway to the rear covered porch. White-tail deer, fox, hawks and other abundant wildlife may be viewed from the comfort of your rockers. . . . . . . The first floor also includes recently refreshed, hardwood, kitchen cabinetry with ceramic tile floor, home office / bedroom, foyer, mudroom and half bath. Portions of the hallway walls are wood panels designed to add texture and architectural definition. . . . . Winding farmhouse stairs take you to the second-floor landing, two bedrooms and full hall bath. In addition, there is as a 20 x 15 ft exercise / multi-purpose room and 20 x 20 ft storage room, which may also serve as a fourth bedroom. . . . . . . . . The basement is of block construction and offers laundry facilities, water heater with water sensor, significant storage with ground level outside access to the rear yard. There is a large crawl space for easy access to utilities and storage. . . . . All carpeted areas are brand new. . . . . . . . The property includes an open-bay two car garage with driveway level storage area and a second-floor workshop. The front yard has a fully fenced professional tennis court and backboard. . . . . . . . The home is equipped with a whole house automatic backup generator to provide seamless backup power. Two wells service the property; one for the home with the second for the garage / workshop area and irrigation. . . . . The property has been granted a property tax abatement from Chester County under the Act 319 / 515 "Clean & Green" program. The tax reduction is for keeping the land as a farm, forest, or open space. As a result, the tax bill for the entire property in 2026 is only $4,565. . . . . . . . Subdivision possibility of the front acreage is unknown, but at a minimum would require the repayment of the up to 7 years of the tax abatement plus interest and appropriate township approvals. . . . . . . . . Schools are provided by the Downingtown Area School District, including the Lionville Elementary and Middle Schools and Downingtown High School East Campus. Students have the opportunity to apply for the Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy, a public high school and an International Baccalaureate World School. . . . . . . . The Pennsylvania Turnpike, routes 113, 100 and 30 are easily accessible. . . . . . . . Please come and see this opportunity to own a piece of Chester County living with an amazing view. Read Less

Courtesy of David L Alexander, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 610-225-7400

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,179

Lot Size

21.6 Acres

Year Built

1979

MLS Number

PACT2122096

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Private, Road Surface: Black Top, Access - On Grade

Appliances & Equipment

Dryer - Electric, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

Partial, Outside Entrance, Unfinished

Building

Built in 1979, Living area: 2179, Building faces Northwest, 2 stories, Levels: 1.5, Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Cement Siding, Stick Built

Cooling

Central A/C

Accessibility Features

Grab Bars Mod, Level Entry - Main

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s), Porch(es), Tennis Court(s), Awning(s)

Fence

Split Rail, Picket

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Mantel(s), Wood, Brick

Floors

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Foundation

Block, Crawl Space, Slab

Heating

Heat Pump - Gas BackUp

Interior Features

Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Country

Lot

21.6 acres, Dimensions: 543 x 1768 x 804 x 935 x 480, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Open, Premium, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloping, Subdivision Possible

Parking

Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway

Pets Policy

Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Property

Excellent, Horse amenities: Horses Allowed, Other structures: Above Grade, Panoramic, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Valley

Roof

Tile

Security Features

Exterior Cameras

Sewer

On Site Septic

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Annual Amount: $4,565, Lot: 0027.0100, Year: 2026, Zoning: RC ZONING DISTRICT, Zoning description: The RC (Residential and Conservation) district in West Pikeland Township is designed to protect open space,

Utilities

Propane, Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Source: Well, Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground

Windows

Double Hung, Double Pane

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