Here is your chance to own a piece of history in a prestigious Chadds Ford location! Welcome to the Windle- Sharpless House! This classic , federal style home dates back to 1840 and offers the ability to own a small estate with a 4 bed, 2.5 bath single family home, detached 2 car garage and small bank barn on a 1.4 acre lot nestled between Wilmington and Longwood Gardens. This home. conveniently close to DE/PA border is located in the celebrated Unionville-Chadds Ford school district. It is loaded with historic charm, beautiful original woodwork, attractive built-ins and offers a lovely secluded backyard. There are large and inviting living room and family room spaces, a formal dining room, charming breakfast room, a kitchen updated by Waterbury in the 1990s, and an enclosed porch area as well as a half bath. The second floor features a primary suite with en suite bath and 3 other spacious bedrooms with a hall bath. On the upper level there are two large flex spaces which could be used as your yoga studio, craft area etc. Outdoors there is a great flat back yard as well as a patio and barn with lots of potential uses. Photos are from a previous listing and are used with permission. This property is being sold as -is but come check out the potential for some inspiration and TLC to restore it to its former grandeur. Historical information about the property is provided courtesy of and with thanks to the Pennsbury Township Historical Commission, however, Seller can make no independent representations as to its accuracy. Step back in time and explore all this home has to offer!
Sold
$420,000
478 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
4beds
2,648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
1.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2022 at 03:46am
Listed by:
Suzanne Bigler 302-598-3634,
C21 Pierce & Bair-Kennett
Bought with:
Karen Wheeler
Keller Williams Realty Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACT2025756

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Elevator
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,648
- Total interior livable area: 2,648 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,648
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Mobility Improvements
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.40 Acres
- Features: Level, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 640050025.00
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat,Wood,Shingle
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Other, Cable, Other Internet Service
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chadds Ford
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: PENNSBURY TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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