Description
This property is an original Penn Land Grant farm once owned by William Walter who built the stone home you see today in 1729. His father, Godwin Walter, a Quaker, arrived in America in 1685. The farm once boosted a hundred acres but is now comprised of 2.3 acre parcel on which the home sits. Colonial home enthusiasts will love the charm of this south-facing home. All the magnificent original flooring is present as are several fireplaces and all the windows offer wonderful deep sills. The spacious Living Room was once comprised of two rooms and offers a wonderful area for entertaining. In addition to numerous windows, the room also has a wood burning fireplace. The Dining Room features a fireplace, access to the Kitchen, back stairs to the upper level and a wonderful nook housing a Bar - perfect when entertaining. All the bathrooms have been updated, and the Kitchen addition allows for a spacious eat-in area. A Mud Room off the Library/Family Room offers exterior access. The Upper Level features three bedrooms and two baths. The third level has an additional two bedrooms, full bathroom plus lots of great storage and you will love the original wide width flooring. Out back is a Sylvan pool and pool house which has a large Living Room with a fireplace, kitchen, full bathroom and bedroom making this a wonderful guest or in-law suite. Additionally, there is a covered shed perfect for farm storage and a wonderful workshop which could serve an additional use. There are also several additional buildings that offer great storage. This historic property offers a convenient location for the commuter and is only six miles to the Philadelphia Airport plus is located in the award-winning Garnet Valley School District.
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5BEDS
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2.3ACRES
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3BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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3,192SQFT
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$298$/SQFT
Description
This property is an original Penn Land Grant farm once owned by William Walter who built the stone home you see today in 1729. His father, Godwin Walter, a Quaker, arrived in America in 1685. The farm once boosted a hundred acres but is now comprised of 2.3 acre parcel on which the home sits. Colonial home enthusiasts will love the charm of this south-facing home. All the magnificent original flooring is present as are several fireplaces and all the windows offer wonderful deep sills. The spacious Living Room was once comprised of two rooms and offers a wonderful area for entertaining. In addition to numerous windows, the room also has a wood burning fireplace. The Dining Room features a fireplace, access to the Kitchen, back stairs to the upper level and a wonderful nook housing a Bar - perfect when entertaining. All the bathrooms have been updated, and the Kitchen addition allows for a spacious eat-in area. A Mud Room off the Library/Family Room offers exterior access. The Upper Level features three bedrooms and two baths. The third level has an additional two bedrooms, full bathroom plus lots of great storage and you will love the original wide width flooring. Out back is a Sylvan pool and pool house which has a large Living Room with a fireplace, kitchen, full bathroom and bedroom making this a wonderful guest or in-law suite. Additionally, there is a covered shed perfect for farm storage and a wonderful workshop which could serve an additional use. There are also several additional buildings that offer great storage. This historic property offers a convenient location for the commuter and is only six miles to the Philadelphia Airport plus is located in the award-winning Garnet Valley School District.
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