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945 SCONNELLTOWN RD West Chester, PA 19382
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Key Details
Sold Price $995,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,712 sqft
Price per Sqft $211
Subdivision Mount Bradford Far
MLS Listing ID PACT474880
Sold Date 06/25/19
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,712
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1885
Annual Tax Amount $9,183
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 2.100 Acres
Acres 2.1
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Rarely does a historic property of this provenance and style come to market. This truly pristine 1885 Victorian-era stick style home is simply breathtaking. 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 2 car-garage with finished loft, sits on over 2-acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds & tranquil gardens. The owners have renovated the interior spaces yet thoughtfully retained original character, including deeply-toned hardwood floors, detailed millwork, rosette corner blocks, solid six panel and pocket doors, original hardware, slate fireplaces, and transom windows. Begin your tour in the elegant foyer, w/timeless vintage details, yet stylish updates & d cor. Continue through the first floor and discover 4 separate parlors, each unique in placement, but connected in design & finishes. There are ample opportunities to create spaces to suit the buyer dining room, living room, study, library, etc. These rooms are graced w/well-preserved period details including 4 gas fireplaces, plantation shutters & abundant light. On the opposite side of the home, a more casual entry w/custom built-ins, closet, & powder room, connect to a spacious kitchen, and are part of a beautifully executed renovation including all radiant heat floors. The chef's kitchen boasts recessed lighting, granite counter tops, 42 cabinets, dual sinks, a Wolf 6-burner range & wall oven, Bosch dishwasher, wine cooler, and Sub-Zero refrigerator, all surrounding an oversized center island & bar. The second floor can be accessed from the main turned staircase or using the back pie-stairs from the kitchen. Upstairs you ll find a stunning master suite connects to a gracious tiled bath w/heated floors, recessed lighting, Kohler soaking tub & fixtures, separate tiled shower & frameless glass doors, & dual vanity. The adjacent room provides a fully handcrafted custom closet w/built-in drawers & room for additional furniture. There are 2 additional bedrooms, one used currently as a den, and the other w/ensuite. Finishing off the second floor, is a full hall bath w/pedestal sink, and a laundry room with sink & folding area, plus a touch down office space. Ascend the stairs to the third floor, where you ll find privacy, & treetop views. This floor includes 4 bedrooms w/abundant closet space, great light, and a full hallway bathroom. No less impressive are the outdoor spaces surrounding this home. Exquisite landscaping leads to a gracious wrap-around porch w/ mahogany floors & flat sawn porch balusters. Mature shade trees & seasonal plantings enhance several raised patios and a hot tub, w/serene vantage points for relaxation as well as entertaining. The property abuts 40 acres of the Mount Bradford Preserve w/fantastic views of the meadowland & wildlife, and established walking trails right from your backyard. With similar distinctive ornamental style, a two-car garage plus workshop sits just behind the home. Follow the exterior stairs up to a fully finished loft with cypress wood walls (a creative reuse from a local historic barn), galvanized ceilings, bamboo flooring, and of course, the modern convenience of a mini split system, ensuring year-round use. Extra entertaining space, a private office, artist s studio the options to configure as one wishes are endless. Quality craftsmanship continues at this home with the Pennsylvania slate roof, copper gutters, paved driveway & walks, and perennial gardens. Additional updates & upgrades include, all new exterior clad/interior wood windows, standing seam metal roof, copper gutters, refinished floors, central vacuum, new driveway, and 3 zone HVAC. Perfectly situated one mile from the historic borough of West Chester, w/easy access to Routes 1 & 202, and a 35-minute commute to Philadelphia Airport, you simply cannot beat the location. This is the ideal property for a discriminating buyer seeking a legendary character home, perfectly updated, and in a convenient setting. The epitome of Chester County architecture and class...
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area East Bradford Twp (10351)
Zoning R3
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors, Central Vacuum, Curved Staircase
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Heated, Slate, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Replacement
Heat Source Oil, Propane - Leased
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Porch(es), Patio(s)
Garage Oversized
Garage Spaces 12.0
Fence Invisible
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate,Metal
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Porch(es), Patio(s)
Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway
Total Parking Spaces 12
Garage Y
Building
Story 3+
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District West Chester Area
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 51-07 -0079.0100
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description Dogs OK, Cats OK
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Bought with Erinn N Hazley • BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester