Solitude Farm/Jacobs Homestead. One of the Township's oldest and best colonial, stone mansions built in two parts c. 1750, 1761. Homestead of distinguished Jacob's family c. 1750. Contains outstanding colonial raised wood paneling, Site of Harvest Home celebrations. George Washington is noted being entertained in this residence (excerpt from History of West Whiteland handbook). Here is your chance to own a piece of history. This amazing home is ready for remodeling and is one of the key pieces of Chester County history featuring over 4,100 sf including six bedrooms, two full baths and eight fireplaces as well as a full walk up third level. Inside you will find spacious rooms fitted with period architectural wood work, trim and cabinetry that compliment this solid stone residence. The main level presents large sun filled rooms with the original hardwood flooring , panel doors, book cases and of course a spacious kitchen with a 8' stone cooking fireplace. There is also a full length front porch offering green views of the Great Valley farmland. The second level includes six bedrooms and two full baths also fitted with historic trim and wood work. Upstairs the third level presents potential additional living space or a great place for storage. Downstairs there is a full high partial basement with a heating/utility area .This homestead rests on .88 acres and is surrounded by 100's of acres of dedicated open/park lands. The property is strictly being sold AS IS by the Church Farm School and is available for immediate ownership. 2019-03-26
Off market
$746,500
402 Church Farm Ln, Exton, PA 19341
6beds
2baths
4,158sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1761
0.88 Acres Lot
$746,500 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$4,265 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Features
- Kitchen - Eat-In
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,158 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1761
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Exton
Other
Other facts
- Heating YN: Y
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Property Type: Residential
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Structure Type: Detached
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Tax Annual Amount: 6754.0
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4158
- Standard Status: Active
- Pool: No Pool
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Lot: 0005.000E
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