This gracious reproduction of a prosperous 1775 country estate was built with authentic antique materials. It is very private but only 30 miles from Philadelphia and Wilmington and 90 miles from Manhattan. The house sits on a 3-acre, south-facing corner slope with stone wall. The property also includes an adjacent, stunning 4 (+/-) acre meadow on the south branch of the French Creek, ideal for fishing, lawn games, or large-scale entertaining.

The house is 4,000 square feet, 3 floors, with 4 one-bedroom suites, each comprising a sitting room and bath, 2 with separate entrance. There are 4 fireplaces (one a large walk-in) and two superb porcelain wood stoves. Exterior is custom handmade oversized brick and western red cedar, with storm windows and a new (50-year) extra-thick cedar shake roof. The covered, elevated front porch functions as a charming additional seating area.

Interior has random-width wide board floors, thick wet plaster walls, antique winding staircase, hand-hewn and pit-sawed beams, antique tin chandeliers and sconces, and custom hardware by local artisan/blacksmith. Bath and kitchen sinks are Corian with Kohler brass fixtures. Main floor has large living and dining rooms, full bath, and extended eat-in kitchen area with gas, electric, and convection Thermador stainless range with self-cleaning oven; and Miele dishwasher. Nearby pantry with deep sink and floor-to-ceiling shelves provides additional kitchen storage. Adjacent to the kitchen, the butler’s pantry has a stainless steel sink, two-sided glass cupboards, and commercial ice machine. Master bedroom has generous closets, plus skylight windows with screens and shades. The lower level has a custom-built, temperature-controlled wine cellar. Other features include new, state-of-the-art Carrier Puron heating system with humidification, central vacuum, high-definition satellite dish, and Vector security system.

Pool and gardens: Heated pool is 17’ X 32’ with antique brick paver deck and new filtration system, surrounded on 3 sides by high whitewashed wall. New Hot Springs hot tub has separate brick patio area with choice boxwood plantings. House is graced by mature hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas, and 3 patios with connecting walkways made of antique brick pavers from historic Philadelphia. More than 100 feet of ornamental garden beds feature an abundant variety of choice bulbs and perennials. There is a separate 20’X 50’ raised bed organic vegetable garden.

Outbuildings: 1) 3-level bank barn with rabbeted cypress plank siding and galv-alum roof has heated greenhouse area, carpeted billiard room, second floor gym space and top level  for general storage (and possible later small apartment). 2) Large carriage house and brick-floored garden tool shed with new 50-year cedar shake roof. 3) Swimming pool dressing room cottage with western red cedar siding, cedar shake roof, and antique brick floor matches residence design.

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