This must-see property blends historic charm with modern needs, set on a private .71 acre plot off Barren Rd and surrounded by the Tyler Arboretum. * Historic Home with Modern Touches: originally built in 1890 with three rooms, this home underwent major renovations in the 1920"s and further upgrades by successive owners. * 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 wood burning fireplace *The family room to the left of the living room was modified to create to private multi-purpose room that overlooks the expansive grounds.. This partition can be easily opened up again. * The dining room and spacious kitchen provide beautiful views of the surrounding grounds. * The spacious screened in veranda or porch is a spectacular spot for relaxation, offering panoramic views. * Second Floor & Attic: *Features a large primary en-suite bedroom providing privacy. Additionally, two other bedrooms share a Jack-and Jill bath. The attic which is entered from a door outside the primary bedroom includes a room with a private bath and additional storage. * Above the attached garage, a bedroom and bath provide flexible space for guests, hobbies or office space. * Basement & Outbuildings: The property also features a huge basement, offering additional storage or the potential for various uses. The grounds include a pony barn, shed, small silo, spring house, adding functionality and space. The sewer lateral test has been completed for the township. This property is perfect for buyers. seeking flexible living spaces in a private, scenic setting. This property is being sold in AS IS condition.
Sold for $550,000 on 11/05/24
$550,000
257 Barren Rd, Media, PA 19063
4beds
2,528sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.71 Acres Lot
$575,800 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$4,589 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2024 at 04:01pm
Listed by:
Susan Orloff 610-812-6763,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Bought with:
Abbie Chowansky, RS359137
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2074996
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Features
- Attic/House Fan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,528
- Total interior livable area: 2,528 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,528
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Assigned, Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Other, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, >84" Garage Door, Doors - Swing In, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Panoramic, Street, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Dimensions: 149.80 x 249.15
- Features: Sloped, Wooded, Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 27000015700
- Zoning: RESID
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Stone, Active Radon Mitigation
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Media
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: MIDDLETOWN TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
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