Greek Revival-Style Mansion On Schuylkill Lists For $2.9 Million

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A mansion built in 1843 listed for $3.9 million in 2018 and has had $1 million knocked off the asking price.

The 9,000-square-foot Greek Revival-style home is situated between the Schuylkill River and Perkiomen Creek at 1248 Pawlings Road. It has seven bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half bathrooms, and just listed again for $2.9 million. Its acreage overlooks Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Known as Vaux Hill of the Fatland Estate, the property shares the same birthday as our country, 1776. This mansion was built by prominent architect John Haviland.

The gates open to a tree-lined driveway which leads you to the Greek Revival-style mansion. The grounds are artfully designed with terraces, fountains, and stunning views overlooking acres of parkland. This remarkable home features grand formal rooms, a high-end kitchen, 7 bedroom suites with 4 full and 3 half baths.

There is a roof deck overlooking the English gardens and the properties include horse pasture and barn. Other valuable details include an elegant pool and pool house, a full tennis court, and an in-house pub on the lower level.

This home has been renovated and restored but still embraces the original architectural designs and millwork moldings. The owners chose every detail and the home has been put together with utter care making it livable and enjoyable.

It exudes a unique balance of formal and comfortable. This mansion was artfully designed allowing the home to be enveloped by beauty and splendor and offers are rare kind of sophistication.

View the listing here.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.