Agreements being presented Monday May 2nd, Welcome to “Roostertail Farm”. A rare find, a special property in highly desirable Middletown Township. This 10.1 acre property includes a 5,726 sq ft Farmhouse built in 1979 on the site of former 18th + 19th century farm houses. Attached 3 car heated garage, 1,774 sq ft Cottage, Anthony in-ground pool, 2 possible building lots. The views overlooking a picturesque creek, large pond with gazebo, pasture and woods are the best in the county. Wide open foyer featuring the beautiful hardwood flooring continuing through the home. A living room large enough to entertain any size family, with 1st of 4 fireplaces. The library has built in closets, a fireplace . Powder room off of the hallway. Large formal dining room. Wide bay window brightens the room, 2 beautiful built in corner cabinets. Kitchen with a double stove (appliances 2019), beautiful Cherry cabinets granite countertops. Large breakfast room. Cozy family room features a wide-open fireplace, salvaged wood ceiling beams. Solarium with windows allowing the east morning sun to shine through. Front+rear staircase. The 2nd floor features a huge Master Bedroom with a fireplace, shoe closet, access to bathroom . Another large bedroom 15x15 with a private bathroom with a tub. A 2nd-floor full size laundry room 9x9 with a a built-in ironing board. 3rd bedroom with a double closet, 4th bedroom with 2 closets and access to attic over the garage. Main hall bathroom . Each room has a connection for the whole house vacuum. There is a 3rd-floor attic, floored + studded out ready to be finished. Basement is finished (not carpeted), several years ago it was used as a doctor’s office with a private outside entrance. Fun room/family room 22.9x21, small area 9x9 plumed for kitchen use, 3 more rooms and a room the owner has used as a workout room . Heated garage is full size with ele door openers and plenty of room for 3 large cars + access to hot + cold water. Above the garage is a 31x31 studded, framed out room plumbed for a bathroom. Private access is from a staircase on the side of the garage. From the pool area you can see the remaining silo. It stood next to the barn whose remains are still there with stone walling which kept in the animals. The 1,774 sq foot neglected cottage needs complete rehab. A true diamond in the rough. Main room currently is being used as an artist’s studio with a section that is plumbed for a small kitchen. Bedroom/sitting room with a fireplace is covered but can be opened. Small bedroom + bathroom with shower stall. None of the plumbing or septic in the cottage have been used in last 10 years. Full size basement. An old ugly roof, no signs of leakage. Cottage being sold in AS-IS condition buyers are free to inspect seller makes no guarantee of condition and will not make any repairs to the cottage. The property was part of tracts of land PA founder, William Penn, granted to John Sharpless in 1682. In 1797, it passed into the hands of the Darlington family. During the 125 years the Darlington’s owned the farmstead they operated a dairy farm on the site. George Wood of the Wood family that founded the Wawa Dairy bought the farm in 1922. The new farmhouse built in 1979 sits on the exact site where the original farmhouse sat, stone salvaged from the older house was used in the building. When built care was given to preserve its authentic historic look starting with the cut nails in the hardwood flooring, thick stone walls, double staircase, four fireplaces. In 1984 David Bosacco bought the property. He loved to race powerboats. He named the farm “Roosertail Farm” coming from the term for the plume of water a racing boat leaves in its wake.The property was recently subdivided from 15 acres to 10.1 acres. Approved by Middletown Township being reviewed and recorded by Del Cty. When recorded taxes will be reduced .
Sold
$1,150,000
533 Darlington Rd, Media, PA 19063
4beds
5,726sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
10.1 Acres Lot
$1,524,100 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$6,789 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2023 at 12:04am
Listed by:
Mike Smith 610-304-7299,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Alec Schwartz, AB066303
BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2023838

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 100.0
- Area: 1500
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full,Improved,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,726
- Total interior livable area: 5,726 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,226
- Finished area below ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Asphalt, Driveway, Paved, Private, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Other, 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Stone Retaining Walls, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Trees/Woods, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 10.10 Acres
- Features: Pond, Private, Sloped, Stream/Creek, Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 27000245800
- Zoning: R-90
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Slab, Stone, Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Media
- Subdivision: Media
- Municipality: MIDDLETOWN TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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