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Key Details
Sold Price $760,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,295 sqft
Price per Sqft $230
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PACT505040
Sold Date 08/31/20
Style Farmhouse/National Folk,Federal,Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,295
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1730
Annual Tax Amount $7,853
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 27.500 Acres
Acres 27.5
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Desiring the country life w your own piece of idyllic Chester County where timeless buildings meet a lush landscape surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature? Want to live off the grid w potential to grow your own food, raise livestock, build additional structures, & even have space for solar panels? Historic 4BR, 2&1/2 half bath Fairbourne, nestled on 27.5 private acres of meadows, woods, old growth trees, perennial gardens w creek and spring-fed pond, is the place for you! Dating to circa 1730 w additions in the 1780s & 1950s, this classic Pa farmhouse offers graciously sized rooms, high ceilings, 5 fireplaces, original architectural features, & handsome hardwood floors. Set off the road, entering the property provides a welcome oasis. The charming original smoke/springhouse will greet you on the left. Its interior maintains rustic beams, fireplace, & spring. The main facade of Fairbourne is elegant w a symmetrical four-bay Federal style configuration, grand porch w double door entrances, 9 over 6 true divided light windows, & original shutters w shutter dogs. Solidly constructed w a white stucco finish, it has a pitched roof & matching brick chimneys at the gable ends. The side elevation offers a view of the 3 periods of Fairbourne. The main structure is circa 1780, the middle section is the oldest from 1730 while the 1950s addition offers an oversized garage & 2nd floor living space. Entering the original structure via side porch, you will encounter what would have been the original kitchen (now DR) w walk-in fireplace, built-in cabinet & paymaster drawers. Notice the white pine random-width floors w an amber satin finish, which will be found throughout the home, many original. A galley kitchen with new stainless appliances and Corian counter tops has fine country views from the windows. There is also a washer and dryer hookup here & an additional one in the basement. The FR offers another walk-in fireplace, built-in bookcase, half-bath & door access to porch. The formal LR is elegant w ample windows, fireplace, matching built-in corner cabinets & its own door to the covered porch. The 2nd level provides a generously sized landing w fireplace, closet, Master BR w fireplace & 2/3 additional BRs, depending on use. The spacious attic is reachable through 1 BR/Den & ideal for storage or potential renovation. A full bath is off the hall which leads to an additional BR w its own dressing room. The oversized garage is accessible from the kitchen. A set of stairs leads from the garage to a separate quarters w 2 rooms & full bath, which could be a home office or in-law quarters. Opening a section of the wall would allow flow into the main home. Up the hill lies the stone barn ruins, which perhaps could be transformed into a 2-BR cottage, entertainment space w in-ground pool, barn, or other creative use. A prominent feature is the spring-fed pond, which is a habitat for a remarkable number of wildlife including frogs, turtles, dragonflies and fish. The dock is ready for summer days of relaxation & tranquility! The property is bordered by various old-growth specimen trees offering surprising privacy. The Clean and Green Act provides low taxes & there may be potential for a 2-lot subdivision, w Township approval. Wallace Township, home to the award-winning Downingtown School District, has 2 lovely parks. Wagenseller Park is a recreational area with ball diamond, tennis courts, basketball court & children s play area. Burgess Park & Hannum Woods is a natural setting w picnic areas, fire rings & is ideal for fishing. Within 2 miles are the 300-acre Springton Manor Farm, Chester County s only agricultural park, & Marsh Creek State Park w its 535-acre lake for fishing & water sports as well as trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area Wallace Twp (10331)
Zoning FR
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Study, Office, Attic
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Built-Ins, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Galley, Dining Area
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Wood
Equipment Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Microwave
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Hung,Wood Frame
Appliance Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Microwave
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Deck(s)
Garage Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 5.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Pond, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Accessibility 36\"+ wide Halls, >84\" Garage Door
Porch Porch(es), Deck(s)
Parking Type Attached Garage, Driveway, Other
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Cleared, Irregular, Landscaping, Level, Pond, Private, Rural, Secluded, Stream/Creek, Subdivision Possible
Story 2
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk, Federal, Traditional
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Downingtown Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-04 -0009
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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