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4 Beds
3 Baths
3,908 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 06/15/2016
Key Details
Sold Price $553,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,908 sqft
Price per Sqft $141
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1002391464
Sold Date 06/15/16
Style Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,908
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1760
Annual Tax Amount $6,528
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 3.500 Acres
Acres 3.5
Lot Dimensions 0X0
Property Description
Architecturally elegant & historically significant, the cir.1760 Colonel John Hannum III Farmhouse awaits its new owners! "Tulip Hill Farm" is perched on a hillside above Rt. 322 in East Bradford Twp near downtown West Chester. This Nationally Registered residence, constructed of fieldstone, is a signature example of the symmetrical Colonial Georgian style w flushed chimneys, a gable roof, 1st floor 12/12 windows, exquisite recessed front door w fan & sidelights. Attached is a rear wing banked addition & 1-car garage. There is also a detached 2 car garage. This was the home of Colonel John Hannum III (1742 ? 1799). Hannum was Commander of the 1st PA Battalion, on the PA House of Representatives, helped move the Chester County seat from Chester to Turks Head (West Chester), & a delegate to the PA Convention to ratify the Constitution. The interior is stunning w a gracious Center Hall Floorplan, generous room sizes & ceiling heights, handsome hardwood flooring (some original), deep sills w hand-blown glass panes, 5 fps & rich architectural features! The side banked addition, accessed via fenced yard, has a bricked floor Bfast Room w beamed ceiling & "wine cellar," tandem sliding doors, & access to brick patio. Kitchen offers a convenient layout, cherry cabinetry, Oak flooring, exposed stone wall & spiral stairs to 2nd Level. DR is a Historical Showcase w a large fp w/beehive oven, beamed ceiling & built-in cabinet designed by Marshall Brinton. Central Hall is grand w doors to LR & FR; each w fps, built-ins, ample windows & paneled division which can be opened to join spaces. Half bath built under the graceful staircase. 2nd Level Landing is classically defined w access to 3 BRs: 1 w a Valley Forge marble fp, walk-in closet & full Bath w exposed stone wall; 1 w fp, MBR w built-ins & Full Bath which also opens to the hallway. A hall leads to bonus room, another BR, spiral stairs to Kitchen & up to walk-up Attic. Bment offers several spaces w utilities, storage, & possible entertainment/projects areas. This property has been lovingly cared for & maintained by its long time owners. Recent upgrades include: new septic, new boiler & more. This is a rare chance to own a piece of Local & National history! A chance to enjoy an architectural gem while still maintaining the scale commonly found in more recent homes. Convenient to major routes, shopping, civic amenities of downtown West Chester & all the beauties that Chester County has to offer!
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area East Bradford Twp (10351)
Zoning R2
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Dining Area
Hot Water S/W Changeover
Heating Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Marble
Equipment Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Fireplace N
Appliance Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Breezeway
Garage Spaces 6.0
Fence Other
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Breezeway
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Irregular
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District West Chester Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 51-04 -0027.01A0
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
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