Rare opportunity to own a 5,400+ square foot historic homestead in very desirable Charlestown Township on 66+ protected acres. This one-of-a kind property has been in the care of one family since 1960. Title has been traced to one of the original settlers of Charlestown and the parcel was within the original grant of lands made by William Penn to Charles Pickering in 1682. The original manor house was built in 1751 by Griffith Jones and expanded with a sizable addition in the mid-1800s. The 7-bedroom, center-hall colonial has 4 full and 2 half baths, high ceilings, unique millwork, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and great light throughout. The home exudes historic charm with many modern updates. Outdoors, enjoy mature gardens, a pool house and swimming pool, greenhouse, porch, additional outdoor entertaining space with a lean-to added in 2021, and 2+ miles of hiking trails throughout the property. The acreage features rolling topography with mature trees and open land with streams, all under conservation easement with French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. For the horse enthusiast, this property, known for generations as Fox Hollow Farm, has two barns, an outdoor riding ring, pastures and run-in sheds. The large bank-barn has also been used as an entertaining space to host lively square dances and dinner parties. There is a 2,200 square foot secondary home (tenant house) on the property with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and a 1-car garage underneath. The property offers country living minutes from Malvern, Kimberton, Great Valley & close to the PA turnpike and highways providing access to Philadelphia and West Chester.
Sold for $1,700,000 on 05/02/23
$1,700,000
3201 Yellow Springs Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425
7beds
6,192sqft
Farm
Built in 1751
66.1 Acres Lot
$2,909,300 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$6,625 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,909,300
$2.33M - $3.69M
$6,625/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 02, 2023 at 09:37am
Listed by:
William Cochrane 610-476-4779,
James A Cochrane Inc
Bought with:
Lavinia Smerconish, RS149832A
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACT2034094
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 700
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,192
- Total interior livable area: 6,192 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,492
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, Private
- Fencing: Split Rail,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Garden, Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 66.10 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Private, Rural, Secluded, Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s), Corral(s)
- Additional parcels included: Tax parcel #35342 consisting of 9 acres across the street known as 2304 Yellow Springs Rd
- Parcel number: 3503 0023
- Zoning: FR
- Zoning description: Farm Residential
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Stucco, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1751
- Major remodel year: 1851
Details
- Builder name: Griffith Jones
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chester Springs
- Subdivision: Charlestown Twp
- Municipality: CHARLESTOWN TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2023 | Sold | $1,700,000-10.5%$275/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACT2034094 | ||
| 1/11/2023 | Contingent | $1,899,000$307/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030226 | ||
| 12/21/2022 | Price change | $1,899,000-3.8%$307/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030226 | ||
| 11/21/2022 | Price change | $1,975,000-4.8%$319/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030226 | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,075,000$335/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030226 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,582 +2.1% | $910,790 |
| 2024 | $27,024 +2.5% | $910,790 |
| 2023 | $26,377 +2.6% | $910,790 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19425
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Pickering Valley El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 6/10Lionville Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 9/10Downingtown High School East CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Charlestown
- Middle: Great Valley M.s.
- High: Great Valley
- District: Great Valley
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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