Chester Springs Stone Farmhouse Has Heated Barn At $1.35 Million

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A Chester Springs historic farm property offers space for horses or cars and a heated party barn with the stone farmhouse for $1.35 million.

• Address: 317 Lucas Rd, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
• Price: $1,350,000
• Square Feet: 2,778
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1800
• Features: Country road, take me home to a place I belong — through historic Kimberton, cross Kennedy covered bridge over French Creek to Serengeti Winds Farm! This peaceful property offers a rare opportunity to live on a private sanctuary on 12.79 acres equestrian farm in the rolling hills of gorgeous Chester Springs.

Your own little village has a 3 story farmhouse circa 1800, newer carriage house, Bank Barn, Party Barn , and separate loft space that served well for large family summer suppers. Add 2 newer run-in sheds, a 2 story restored Springhouse, original Smokehouse and so many trails down to a little creek & it's easy to see why you'll never have to leave the property! Truly TURN KEY for equestrians, also ready to store your cars and toys, perfect for multi-generational families, interesting income-producing property, or the discerning buyer looking for a retreat. The charming Farmhouse has a front porch — perfect place to rock the hurry of the day away! Thick stone walls create deep window sills and random width hardwood flrs. remind you this home has been here for over 200 yrs. Family room has a fireplace, and sidewinder stairs to lower level with newly restored walls and original brick floor.

Walk-out to the lower porch and flagstone pathway to the recently renovated Springhouse - marvelous hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling w/ original beams- perfect for an artist's studio or handy tasting room - since the Lower Level where the spring runs thru stays cool & works well for your wine cellar. Back flagstone Patio is the place for morning coffee to watch the sunrise, & the side Porch that leads into the spacious country Kitchen has sunset views. Upstairs the MBR has private Bath, many closets, and outside entrance. 2 more BRs & Hall Bath w/ vintage claw foot tub. Historic Bank Barn has heated tack room, wash stall, tractor shed, tool shop, and 2 storage lofts. 12' x 12' stalls open to paddock area w/ gates on wheels going out to 2 pastures - also connected by gates- creating chutes between pastures & EZ Turnout.

Heated Party Barn is ready for all the happy times we are so due for! 3 sleeping lofts tucked into sides of cathedral ceiling w/ gorgeous exposed beams & a Guest suite w/ full bath is nice dark hideaway for afternoon naps! Carriage house is charming 18th-century reproduction, custom built in 2007 & features exposed timber log cabin interior walls, and fieldstone walls — inside and out built from stone found on the farm. Country Kitchen has island for eating, and door to sweet Back Porch & Patio bordered w/ stone wall. Cozy Dining area next to Kitchen & open to Family Rm w/ cathedral ceiling. Upgraded to have tile floors w/ radiant heat, Pella windows, and first flr MBR. Another BR works as Farm office w/ wetbar in space that was designed to fit a full bath. Oversized 2 car Garage w/ work counter and pantry area in back.

Upper level is framed for spectacular MBR and has some plumbing and electric. Spacious back patio lets you talk to your horses in a nearby pasture and overlooks original Smokehouse, doubles as a garden shed, next to fenced garden - tomatoes are in and will be ready before you know it! 4 board pastures have 2 handcrafted run-in sheds(EZ to be 2 stalls each) and handy room for hay, tools, & tack. 72' x 144' riding ring at top of property backs to the neighboring farm and even still more level land for organic gardening!

The engineered drawing shows potential to split-off Lot and still be in compliance with Act 319 — PA's Clean & Green Act providing low taxes! Travel back in time before GPS, and pass landmarks like the Kimberton Inn and 7 Stars Inn — to get to the Lucas Family Farm — on Lucas Rd! Part of a land grant from William Penn to Major Robert Thomas in 1686, Serengeti Winds Farm is a sanctuary from the hustle of life, offering spectacular views of French Creek, local wildlife, inc: bald eagles & turkeys. Minutes from happening Phoenixville (voted 1 of top 10 most charming towns in PA)- this one-of-a-kind property lets you have it all!

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