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Key Details
Sold Price $1,300,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,854 sqft
Price per Sqft $701
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PACT2028856
Sold Date 11/10/22
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,854
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1717
Annual Tax Amount $8,462
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 23.400 Acres
Acres 23.4
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Coventry Forge Farm is a quintessentially historic Chester County country estate, replete with an 18th century stone farmhouse, a fully updated cottage, a studio along the meandering and trout filled French Creek, a 9-stall barn and 23.4 acres of pastures and open space to enjoy. Surrounded on three sides by the 535 acre Warwick County Park and in an area of numerous deed restricted properties, this farm is situated in a highly protected area. The property is of extreme historic significance. In 1717, Samuel Nutt built his home and the Coventry Forge on this property. This iron works was the first constructed in Chester County and only the second in Pennsylvania. Later, Mordecai Lincoln, the great-great grandfather of Abraham Lincoln, became a part owner in the business. Additionally, the works got the attention of such notables as Benjamin Franklin and led to the development of other iron works in this area of Chester County. The antique stone farmhouse is truly special and features deep windowsills and original flooring. You will love the original walk-in fireplace, still located in the Kitchen. The home also has its original root cellar located near one of the garages. Across the driveway from the stone home is The Cottage, fully updated and complete with interior stone walls, two bedrooms, Kitchen and bathroom – a perfect location for guests or in-laws. Off the driveway’s circle is a flagstone walkway that leads to The Studio. Built by the current owners for large scale entertaining, its Great Room has a large glass window providing tranquil views of the meandering French Creek and the farm’s woodlands, kitchen, and bathroom. Relax while listening to the soothing sound of the creek’s waterfalls from The Studio’s large patio. For the equestrian, the farm also has a well built, nine stall barn with a tack/feed room and plenty of loft storage for hay and bedding. There is easy access to several pastures from the barn and equestrians will love the many trail riding opportunities directly from the farm, including the Horseshoe Trail just up the road. Rounding out the farm’s improvements are two garages capable of housing a total of 4+ vehicles. This wonderful property is within easy walking distance of both the Horseshoe Trail and the French Creek Elementary School in sought after Owen J. Roberts School District. The farm is also convenient to the Routes 23 and 100 corridors. Rarely does a property of such historic significance, coupled with numerous additional improvements, come on the market in such a highly protected location.
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area South Coventry Twp (10320)
Zoning F20
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Mud Room
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Radiator, Baseboard - Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood, Gas/Propane
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s)
Garage Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 4.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone, Slab
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools French Creek
Middle Schools Owen J Roberts
High Schools Owen J Roberts
School District Owen J Roberts
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 20-03 -0044.0500
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Horse Property Y
Horse Feature Stable(s), Horse Trails, Paddock, Horses Allowed
Special Listing Condition Standard
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