Description

Stunning sanctuary in radnor hunt country is truly a marvelous property - esp. if you desire privacy & your own compound. chester county charm combines w/ modern amenities to create a home like none other! bucolic setting on 12+ acres in willistown twp. - an area that proudly protects "open space" ! as you approach this desirable location, enjoy the amazing viewsheds nearby inc: historic sugartown & landmark farms like bryn clovis csa, as well as meadows of wildflowers & grazing horses. enter the property thru stone walls & relax as you see "fields of gold", a small pond, stone guest cottage, & 3+ stall barn. the home is a barn style structure that was raised by the amish in one day in 2000, w/ wood pegs & exposed beams, & has a subtle contemporary yet strong colonial feel, making an open floorplan with high ceilings and lots of natural light. the current owners remodeled when purchased in 2008, & completed the project w/ 3 story addition in 2014, so all the work is done & you get to enjoy it! attention to detail & remarkable craftsmanship is evident inside & out, creating a home that's cozy for family, yet spacious for grand entertaining. walk up flagstone path w/ gas lanterns & enter double doors to a front to back 2+ story foyer that takes your breath away! reclaimed barn wood floors on main level, & a fabulous floorplan has dining rm, butler's pantry, office, walk-in pantry, & fantastic chef's kitchen w/ top of the line appliances like thermador 6 burner, gridlle & double oven, marble counters & center island, gas fireplace w/ raised hearth & door to deck. at the back of main floor all rooms open to a spectacular breakfast room w/2 story windows & marvelous view of pastoral fields & pond. on the other side is another deck, a family rm. w/ fireplace, that opens to music nook that's perfect for a baby grand piano! continue walking past a large private office to the addition where the lounge is - perfect for reading or evening cocktails. an open staircase takes you upstairs to an appealling main bedroom suite w/ more closet space than you can fill, & a main bath that's a special retreat. the addition added a work area, full bath & large 5th bedroom at the other end of the home, & reconfigured to make a large laundry rm, & 2 other bedrooms have en suite baths, the walkout lower level has a game room w/ pool table, media room, powder rm. & shower/laundry rm, workout room, and wine cellar & sipping room in the new addition. many storgae closets & cubbies for coats, book bags & sports gear. lots of windows & doors down here - leading out to a porch w/ plenty of room for al fresco dining table & cozy seating area. note the intricate brickwork & stonework, showcasing a blt-in fox fireback, back stairs from kitchen deck, & curved passageway to driveway & a 2+ car garage. updates inc: generator, geothermal hvac, & even a chute for future installation of an elevator if desired. best of all is the location - 12+ acres w/ stocked pond, 3+ stall barn w/ tool shed, tack room, bathroom, golf simulator, & even a "borch"(barn porch) enjoy marvelous views of legendary brushwood farm across green lane, throw a line in the stocked pond, or sit by the firepit & enjoy watching the front fields come aglow from lightning bugs in summer evenings - which is why the owners call this special place "firefly farm"! currently the barn works well as a party barn, but there are lush fields for horse pastures & ez access for hacking out on miles of trails, where the radnor hunt continues to be the longest continuous fox hunt in the usa! calming country living, yet mins. to all the main line offers - excellent schools, shops, & dining, as well as train to center city. open house 11 to 2 on thurs. june 5th - all welcome to tour this unique estate. this property is spectacular - home in excellent condition, amazing views, but best of all- it has peaceful privacy rarely found these days!

• Property Type

  Residential

• Subdivision

  Radnor Hunt

• County

  CHESTER

• Style

  Colonial,Craftsman

• AD ID

  49799266