Welcome to 970 Providence Road, nestled in the heart of picturesque Newtown Square, Chester County. This exquisite 10-acre property, originally part of historic Kirkwood Farm, is now being listed on its own! The rolling hills remain the same as when the original part of the house was built in 1765 for John Yarnall and is surrounded by long spans of pastures, 90-acres of Willistown Conservation Trust and acres upon acres of beautiful farmland. The charming field stone house is steeped in history and modernized for comfortable 21st Century living with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the second floor, and a ½ bathroom, kitchen, formal dining room and living room on the first floor. There is also a 2-car garage at the end of the private drive and a flagstone patio perfect for al fresco dining and evenings by the fire pit under the stars. 970 Providence is waiting for its next owner to make it their own and enjoy the peaceful retreat like setting. The home and its 10-acre parcel boasts a prime location on Providence Road, is convenient to Philadelphia, the Main Line, Septa R5 commuter and Amtrak regional trains, PHL and Brandywine airports, Wilmington, West Chester, first-rate educational institutions and cultural activities all within 10 to 45 minutes’ drive.
Sold
$1,907,400
970 Providence Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073
4beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1812
10.08 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$477/sqft
$6,192 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2024 at 04:10am
Listed by:
Ellen Hass 215-870-8484,
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty,
Listing Team: Team Whetzel, Co-Listing Agent: Nanci Fitzgerald 215-805-0447,
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Janet Rubino, RM421747
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Arthur Herling, AB049070L
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACT2056114

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven, Range Hood, Washer, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Area, Attic, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,000
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Built In, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10.08 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: NO TAX RECORD
- Zoning: RESI
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1812
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Newtown Square
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: WILLISTOWN TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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