Real Estate
WOW House: Spectacular, Adirondack-Inspired West Chester Estate Overlooks Rolling Preserve
This spectacular $2.2 million West Chester estate looms atop a bluff overlooking 500 acres of rolling, preserved land.
WEST CHESTER, PA -- You don't need to travel far from downtown West Chester to gain a sense of the bucolic. This spectacular $2.2 million West Chester estate looms atop a bluff overlooking 500 acres of rolling, preserved land. Check out the full listing below:
- Address: 895 Copes Ln, West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Price: $2,250,000
- Square Feet: 4830
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
- Built: 2001
- Features: When the owners first met with Archer and Buchanan Architects, their design inspiration came from fond memories of vacations in the Adirondacks. The result is this elegantly casual Adirondack Shingle style home fitting beautifully into the rolling Chester County countryside. The 3 acre site overlooks 500 plus acres of Natural Lands Trust's Stroud's Preserve, insuring long spectacular views that will never change. Once inside, the sophisticated aesthetic is evident throughout and the first floor master bedroom suite will appeal. A vaulted ceiling foyer opens to the living room with handsome gas fireplace, outstanding millwork, and curved wall of tinted windows overlooking the Preserve. Enjoy winter evenings by the wood burning fireplace in the library with walls of reclaimed wood shelving and glass front cabinets. The inviting dining room has French doors to a front garden, built in bar w/Marvel wine fridge, and built-in china closet. Pass through the butler's pantry to the kitchen featuring a stunning oiled hickory island, cherry cabinetry with soapstone and granite counters, dual sinks & Bosch, Dacor, Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances. French doors lead to a screened porch and southern facing terrace with a million dollar view. A hallway from the LR leads to the master bedroom with French pocket doors to a delightful sleeping porch, and stairs to an enclosed outdoor shower! Seldom seen His and Hers master baths are sure to please with radiant heated floors in both, soaking tub in Hers, and oversized shower, heated mirror and towel bars in His. Upstairs is an office/sitting room overlooking the foyer, 2 guest bedrooms with ensuite baths, huge walk in cedar closet, and abundant attic storage. Above the 3 plus car garage are 2 finished rooms and a full bath - currently used as an office but perfect for guest quarters or inlaw suite. A whimsical custom iron gate leads to the pool & changing room and patio overlooking vast open space. The basement has abundant windows and an arched double door into radiant floored area for the hobbyist. The best of everything has been thoughtfully incorporated into this exceedingly happy house. The owners' superb taste, attention to each small detail, and their good stewardship make this a very special and welcoming place for the lucky new owners.
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