This beautiful historic farmhouse with an impressive past was built in 1774, on land purchased through the sons of William Penn, by William Berryville who served under George Washington in the Revolutionary War. Set back from the road down a long driveway this rare find is nestled in an impressive scenic 9.2 acres. The entire house (3,400 sq ft) offers four bedrooms and three full baths, including a convenient main level bed and bath. And features original hardwood flooring throughout and five fireplaces.
The two centuries of history has made this home extremely charming . The past meets the present in the completely updated and renovated kitchen / dining area. Tastefully and beautifully designed with a wall of windows overlooking the pond, and accented with ceiling beams, brings warmth and completes the farmhouse feel. A double-sided gas fireplace, with stainless steel kitchen appliance (with two ovens), and new cabinets and quartz counters brings a modern feel without compromising the historic feel of the house by incorporating the fabulous stone walls of the main house. This dining/kitchen area will enchant guests with the beautiful views, ceiling mounted music speakers in kitchen, dining area and outside, along with beautiful French doors opening to the outside courtyard garden for an ideal space for hosting any special occasion.
This tranquil property has even more to offer when you step outside. In addition to the stunning house, this property features a massive bank barn (1801), a chicken coop, a Spring House (1774) and a Smoke House (1774). All are equipped with electrical and complemented by the beautiful gardens throughout the property. The main house has updated bathrooms, new open stairwell (2022), new HVAC systems (2020/2021) and a new roof (2019). The barn and chicken coop had new roofs added in March of 2022. The Spring House is complemented with a beautiful spring fed pond, which then feeds into Hoffmans Run Stream, which runs the entire length of the property. The two-story Spring House includes a massive fireplace and a stone canal that moves the spring water into the pond. The Smoke House is all original including the latches and hinges.
With many gardens and beautiful flowering trees you can easily get lost in the views from two different porches as well as a back patio. The property also offers countless opportunities for commercial ventures, to include a wedding venue, a retreat, a shop, a small farm and much more.
This home is a beautiful must-see historic slice of peace. Don't let this tranquil property pass you by.