Beautiful, impeccable, completely restored and modernized estate home with jaw dropping appeal situated on 5.3 acres+ of complete serenity. This unique property includes 3.3 flat usable acres with the main house, plus an additional 1.9-acre parcel that you could build on or sell as land via proper approvals. Winner of the West Whiteland Award in 2014, there is nothing like this property in West Chester, offering stunning resort grounds, history, modern living, public water and sewer and location all in one! With a modernized and updated kitchen, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home includes a detached in-law suite above the garage which adds 1 more bedroom plus a full bathroom, kitchen, and lounge area - perfect for family visiting, or it can be utilized as a very rentable space! The long wrap around driveway creates a stately grand entrance featuring a huge covered front porch and large pillars. Inside, the list of distinctive features is seemingly endless with a grand foyer entrance, gleaming, spotless hardwood floors, beautiful crown molding, wainscoting, 9-inch baseboards throughout the entire home, 2 marble gas fireplaces, beautiful built-ins, Pella windows throughout, upgraded electric and plumbing, and state-of-the art appliances including a newly added ice machine. A sunroom addition with floor to ceiling windows is a true retreat with fabulous views, and you can step out to the side slate patio where the grounds include a new firepit, 2 golf greens and unprecedented resort living. What a rare gem to find such a sophisticated retreat that is still so close to everything! 1 mile from Rte 202 and Rte 100, a few miles from the turnpike or downtown West Chester! Dating back to the early 1800’s, this home was used as the former Anne Cressons Boarding School for Girls, and has had only 4 owners in the last 100 years. This is a unique opportunity to become the next steward of a very special place. A home that truly deserves a personal visit – request your appointment today!
For sale
$1,995,000
1375 Kirkland Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
5beds
4,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5.3 Acres Lot
$1,904,200 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 02:33am
Listed by:
Michael Ciunci 610-256-1609,
KW Greater West Chester (610) 436-6500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACT2101998

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Open house
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,100
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Oversized, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5.3 Acres
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Subdivision Possible
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: Parcel # 4106N0164.0200
- Parcel number: 4106N0162
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kirkland Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Chester
- Municipality: WEST WHITELAND TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $438,250
- Annual tax amount: $13,101
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Fridge, Kitchen Beverage Fridge, In-law Suite Fridge, Sunroom Tv
- Exclusions: Family Room Tv. Negotiable: All Other Wall Mounted Tv's, Bar In Front Parlor
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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