Description
Own a piece of history and an enchanting stone house that dates back to 1798 – all within an easy walk of the train, schools, library and post office. gorgeous wide plank floors, five fireplaces, extra deep windowsills and a garage that was once a stable are some of the delightful features you’ll discover inside this special home, known as “hinkson’s corner.” more than 200 years ago, james hinkson, a wheelwright, erected two buildings side-by-side, one for himself and the second for a blacksmith. in later years, hinkson’s corner served as a general store, and at one point, a summer resort. hinkson’s corner has been tastefully updated by the current owners while preserving much of the charm of yesteryear, including a new roof, new windows, and convenient first floor laundry. the main floor of the house features a living room, dining room, kitchen with butler’s pantry and laundry, an adorable powder room and brick-floored mud room just off the kitchen. on the second floor, you will find four bedrooms, including one currently used as a library, and a second, currently used as an enormous family room. there is a very spacious full bath on this floor too (complete with a fireplace!). but there’s more! an amazing third floor awaits you. there are two entrances to two separate third floors, which harkens back to the two original buildings built side-by-side. one third floor features two bedrooms and a full bath. the second third floor offers a bedroom, den space and a full bath. this home is as enchanting on the outside as the inside with meandering brick paths, a “secret” gathering spot, and a simply gorgeous brick courtyard with a koi pond and black wrought iron gate. there is also a greenhouse. the yard is spacious and incredibly private – a feast for the eyes. there is driveway parking for 6 cars plus the garage. the house has been freshly painted inside and out and the sellers recently purchased a new furnace. 1 e. brookhaven road is located in award-winning wallingford swarthmore school district and is a short train ride to downtown philadelphia and less than 20 minutes to the airport. don’t miss this special home! showings start saturday, april 12.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
None AvailableCounty
DELAWAREStyle
ColonialAD ID
49254588
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 6
- Total Bedroom (Upper): 6
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 4
- Bedroom Upper Level 1: 2
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 4
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 1
Laundry Source
- Laundry Type : Main Floor
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Public
Room Information
- Patio/Porch Features: Porch(es),Brick,Patio(s)
Interior Features
- Exterior Property Features : Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights
- Basement Description: Full
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Wall Unit
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Oil
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights
- Year Built: 1798
- Structure: Detached
- Fireplace: 5
- New Construction: No
- Built: 1798
- Construction Material: Stone
- Security System: Main Entrance Lock,Smoke Detector
- Foundation/Basement: Block
- Architecture: Colonial
- Pool/Private: No Pool
Pool Information
- Pool: No Pool
Utility Features
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Water
- Water Heat: Oil
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size: 0
- Dimensions: 291.30 x 172.33
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.00
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Main Square Feet: 0
Property Information
- SQ ft: 3,108
- SQ ft (Living Area): 3,108
- Total Lot SQ ft: 0
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Appx. Lot Dimensions: 291.30 x 172.33
- Total Acreage: 0.00
- New Construction: No
- Type: Colonial
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Listing Information
Listing Information
- Possession: Negotiable
- Days Of Market: 6
Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $16,255
- Tax Year: 2024
- Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Possession
- Negotiable
Assessment Information
- Taxes Assessment Amount: $430,240
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Parking Information
- Garage: 1
- Garage Type: Garage - Front Entry,Oversized
- Parking Type: Attached Garage,Driveway
Homeowners Association Information
- Direction: From 252 turn left; driveway is on left.
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
Fire Place Information
- Total Fire Place: 5
Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Oil
Location Information
- Direction: From 252 turn left; driveway is on left.
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 04/16/2025 @ 00:13
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