Description
Welcome to magnificent Blackburn Farm, nestled on 8.74 breathtaking acres in the heart of Philadelphia+GGs Main Line. This property is situated on a splendid level lot with some rolling hills and would best be described as an iconic gentleman+GGs farm as well as an unparalleled family compound. The structures on this property are uniquely original in character yet have been lovingly cared for and improved by its current homeowner who has displayed tremendous stewardship. This special property consists of a white-washed stone country home featuring three stories of gracious character and charm-filled spaces. Hallmarks include eye-catching millwork, fireplaces, high ceilings, classic sunporch and expansive brick veranda which encompasses the entire length of the home+GGs footprint with classic canvas awning which overlooks the grounds, newer in-ground pool, stone spring house, stream, meadows and paddocks. There+GGs no better place for rest and relaxation, watching over your horses, yet it serves perfectly for grand-scale entertainment. There+GGs also a three-car detached coach house with three bays and climate controlled annex space above which could be used for any number of purposes. The stone and wooden classic bank barn also a "party barn" is remarkable and has served as a venue for many fundraising events with live entertainment and complete with seven stalls with old-world character. Attached to the bank barn is a lovely barn cottage featuring three stories of living space with four bedrooms and three and one half baths. The property is completed by a free-standing guest cottage offering four bedrooms and one and a half baths. All residences have newer mechanicals including high velocity central air. The main house has a newer cedar shake roof with copper gutters and downspouts. It gets better! The property is served by public utilities including public water, public sewer and natural gas! This property has a long local and rich history as it served as the location for the preliminary judging and showing of the carriages and coaches for the Devon Horse Show. Even better, this property is centrally located in bucolic Easttown Township and offers close proximity to a host a popular shopping and dining destinations, commuting to Center City Philadelphia, AMTRAK service to NYC, DC and points beyond as well as Philadelphia International Airport. Choose from award-winning Tredyffrin-Easttown School District or a number of well regarded private schools. Hurry for your chance to own this one-of-a-kind legacy property along Philadelphia's Main Line.
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6BEDS
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8.74ACRES
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5BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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5,861SQFT
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$674$/SQFT
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Description
Welcome to magnificent Blackburn Farm, nestled on 8.74 breathtaking acres in the heart of Philadelphia+GGs Main Line. This property is situated on a splendid level lot with some rolling hills and would best be described as an iconic gentleman+GGs farm as well as an unparalleled family compound. The structures on this property are uniquely original in character yet have been lovingly cared for and improved by its current homeowner who has displayed tremendous stewardship. This special property consists of a white-washed stone country home featuring three stories of gracious character and charm-filled spaces. Hallmarks include eye-catching millwork, fireplaces, high ceilings, classic sunporch and expansive brick veranda which encompasses the entire length of the home+GGs footprint with classic canvas awning which overlooks the grounds, newer in-ground pool, stone spring house, stream, meadows and paddocks. There+GGs no better place for rest and relaxation, watching over your horses, yet it serves perfectly for grand-scale entertainment. There+GGs also a three-car detached coach house with three bays and climate controlled annex space above which could be used for any number of purposes. The stone and wooden classic bank barn also a "party barn" is remarkable and has served as a venue for many fundraising events with live entertainment and complete with seven stalls with old-world character. Attached to the bank barn is a lovely barn cottage featuring three stories of living space with four bedrooms and three and one half baths. The property is completed by a free-standing guest cottage offering four bedrooms and one and a half baths. All residences have newer mechanicals including high velocity central air. The main house has a newer cedar shake roof with copper gutters and downspouts. It gets better! The property is served by public utilities including public water, public sewer and natural gas! This property has a long local and rich history as it served as the location for the preliminary judging and showing of the carriages and coaches for the Devon Horse Show. Even better, this property is centrally located in bucolic Easttown Township and offers close proximity to a host a popular shopping and dining destinations, commuting to Center City Philadelphia, AMTRAK service to NYC, DC and points beyond as well as Philadelphia International Airport. Choose from award-winning Tredyffrin-Easttown School District or a number of well regarded private schools. Hurry for your chance to own this one-of-a-kind legacy property along Philadelphia's Main Line.
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