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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,455 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 01/17/2022
Key Details
Sold Price $799,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,455 sqft
Price per Sqft $325
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PADE547254
Sold Date 01/17/22
Style Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,455
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1721
Annual Tax Amount $5,336
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 3.800 Acres
Acres 3.8
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Own a piece of living history! This is an extraordinary example of a Colonial period homestead. The earliest section of the Garrett-Booth-Cheney house dates back to 1721, when the 13 colonies were still being established and before the Revolutionary War. In 1810, a two-story addition was added, shortly after the US Capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington, DC. An ardent student of history, the current owner added another addition in 1985 in a style that maintains its historic character. A 1683 William Penn style Robert Southery Log Cabin was saved, relocated to and restored on the property. It has two rooms over two rooms, with corner fireplaces and windows and doors on each end, a style which began what is known as the Philadelphia row home. The early 19th Century English bank barn was rebuilt after portions collapsed in Hurricane Hazel and a new, yet architecturally compatible, 4 car garage was built in 1990. All of these structures are in relatively good condition considering their age. The main house has three cascading sections and the attention to detail is stunning. The center is the oldest part. It has a center hall and hearth fireplace, with sunroom off the back (which was the original front). The upstairs is small bedroom and bath. The north side has what would have been the living room and dining room, with central fireplaces. Upstairs are three bedrooms, which connect to the center bath. The recent addition now houses a large kitchen, hearth and beehive oven and an enclosed porch room. Upstairs is another bedroom and bath. Most of the house is surrounded by brick patios, which give a tremendous home feel. The property has 3.8 acres, including a vegetable garden and piles of building stone for future walls and additions. Originally part of a 24 acre tract, the property is in the process of being subdivided. A Façade Easement is being placed on portions of the house, barn and log house to protect their historic character, while allowing for the interiors to be modernized. Conveniently located near Booths Corner, Foulk Road and the Conchester Highway (RT 322), the house is a short commute from Philadelphia, Wilmington, West Chester and the airport. Served by the award winning Garnet Valley school district. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Bethel Twp (10403)
Zoning R10
Direction West
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Screened Porch
Basement Full, Unfinished, Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Curved Staircase, Exposed Beams
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Corner, Brick
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s), Terrace
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 8.0
Utilities Available Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Access N
View Pasture
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Patio(s), Terrace
Total Parking Spaces 8
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular
Story 2
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Garnet Valley
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 03-00-00041-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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