Description
Located on 22 bucolic acres in chester county, the william peters house offers authentic 18th-century features with cleverly camouflaged 21st-century amenities. originally constructed in 1750 and now on the market for the first time in 60 years, this prestigious georgian-style home awaits the next stewards in its long and storied history. at 6,046 square feet, the three-story home offers six bedrooms and four and a half baths, a cozy library with built-in bookcases, a formal dining and living room, and an original 18th-century kitchen with a large, walk-in fireplace. a total of nine wood-burning fireplaces have been meticulously restored, and the more modern amenities, such as the multi-zoned heating and cooling systems and a full house generator, are all invisible under the house's historic interior. original wood paneling throughout includes unusual recessed panels, restored mantels, and multiple built-in display cupboards, while the windows contain wavy, handmade glass. outlets and registers are hidden in baseboards and light switches concealed below chair rails for an authentic 18th-century experience. in 1963, the georgian-style house was relocated and lovingly reconstructed to exact replication by judith and john herdeg. john, who served on the board of winterthur for 50 years, and judith worked with local historical architect albert kruse. listed on the national register of historic places, the property includes period-appropriate gardens of native plants, planned in coordination with world-renowned belgian landscape architect francois goffinet. in 1994, an orangerie was added with soaring ceilings, heated terracotta floors, a large fireplace, and 10-foot tall glass-paneled doors that allow in great swells of natural light. an ideal space for entertaining, the orangerie contains an intimate bar, french doors that open into a sunken lawn, and a brick patio with a screened-in porch overlooking alighted allee of maple trees to the north. more recent additions to the house include an expansive, renovated chef's kitchen with a large island and curved bank of cabinets offering amenities to accommodate modern living, including abundant storage. a room-sized cedar closet and an elevator with basement, first and second floor access additional modern conveniences. despite its august provenance, the herdegs' raised an active family who thrived in the secluded setting. homeowners and visitors enter the property via a large, floral iron entrance gate, then proceed down the long, curved drive. an eight-foot-tall deer fence protects the native gardens and encircles some forest and a back stream. within the fencing there is ample space for a horse barn and livestock grazing.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
None AvailableCounty
CHESTERStyle
Colonial,GeorgianAD ID
47095723
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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: 5
- Full Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 1
Laundry Source
- Laundry Type : Main Floor
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Well
Room Information
- Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s),Porch(es),Screened
Interior Features
- Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Cedar Closet(s),Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Elevator,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Walk-in Closet(s),Wet/Dry Bar,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
- Exterior Property Features : Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights,Gutter System,Water Fountains
- Basement Description: Fully Finished
- Fireplace: Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central A/C
- Heating: Baseboard - Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump(s),Hot Water,Radiant
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Propane - Owned
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights,Gutter System,Water Fountains
- Year Built: 1750
- Structure: Detached
- Fireplace: 9
- New Construction: No
- Built: 1750
- Construction Material: Brick,Wood Siding
- Security System: Security Gate,Security System
- Foundation/Basement: Stone
- Architecture: Colonial,Georgian
- Pool/Private: No Pool
Exterior Features
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Pool Information
- Pool: No Pool
Utility Features
- Sewer: On Site Septic
Water
- Water Heat: Propane
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size: 962,676
- Lot Size (Acres): 22.10
- Architectural Style: Colonial,Georgian
- Main Square Feet: 962,676
Property Information
- SQ ft: 7,125
- SQ ft (Living Area): 7,125
- Total Lot SQ ft: 962,676
- View: Panoramic,Scenic Vista
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Total Acreage: 22.10
- New Construction: No
- Type: Colonial,Georgian
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Listing Information
Listing Information
- Possession: Negotiable
- Days Of Market: 70
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $18,886
- Tax Year: 2024
Possession
- Negotiable
Assessment Information
- Taxes Assessment Amount: $497,130
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Virtual Tour
Parking Information
- Garage: 4
- Garage Type: Garage - Rear Entry,Garage Door Opener
- Parking Type: Detached Garage,Driveway
Homeowners Association Information
- Direction: Rt 52 N to right onto Hickory Hill. Right onto Hillendale. House is on the left.
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- School District: UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
Fire Place Information
- Total Fire Place: 9
- Fire Place Features: Wood
Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Propane - Owned
- Hot Water: Propane
Location Information
- Location Type: Creek/Stream
- Direction: Rt 52 N to right onto Hickory Hill. Right onto Hillendale. House is on the left.
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 12/18/2024 @ 10:31
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is a Home, with 6 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 0 sqft, 962,676 sized lot, and 4 parking. A comparable Home, has bedrooms and baths, it was built in and is located at and for sale by its owner at . This home is located in the city of CHADDS FORD , in zip code 19317, this CHESTER County Home , it is in the NONE AVAILABLE Subdivision, are nearby neighborhoods.