




4701 Edges Mill Rd, Downingtown, PA, 19335
About This Home
A circa 1795 Chester County estate with 11 acres, a 3 story farmhouse, separate 2 bedroom carriage house, large stone bank barn, sport court, and incredible flexibility in Downingtown, PA. 4701 Edges Mill Road offers the rare combination of acreage, character, privacy, additional living space, and convenient access to major routes, commuter options, shopping, dining, parks, and everyday amenities. The main home features 8 bedrooms or flexible bonus rooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, beautiful wood floors, exposed beams, multiple staircases, a renovated kitchen with granite counters and wood stove, formal dining room, parlor with custom bar, cozy family room, private office, upper floor laundry, and 6 fireplaces. The layout creates options for working from home, hosting long term guests, multigenerational living, hobby space, creative studios, or simply spreading out in a home with true historic presence. The separate 2 bedroom carriage house has its own address, well, and newer septic system, creating added flexibility for guests, extended household needs, or possible rental income depending on buyer use and local requirements. Outdoors, the property is built for a lifestyle that is hard to find in a traditional neighborhood. Enjoy open lawn, mature trees, a fenced dog area, space for horses or chickens, a gazebo, and a full length sport court that can be used for basketball, tennis, or pickleball. The historic stone bank barn offers outstanding space for storage, equipment, hobbies, workshops, events, or future vision. Buyers searching for a historic farmhouse for sale in Chester County, a Downingtown home with acreage, a property with a guest house, a home with barn and outbuildings, or a private estate with room to live, work, and entertain will want to see this one in person. Act 319 Clean and Green status may provide potential tax savings. Fiber optic internet, public water and sewer hook up availability, and convenient access to commuter rail, major routes, and the Chester County Airport add modern practicality to this one of a kind property. 4701 Edges Mill Road is more than a home. It is a rare Chester County opportunity with space, history, flexibility, and long term potential.
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Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1795
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subType: Farm
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Oven/Range - Electric,Dishwasher,Dryer,Washer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Water Heater,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Mud Room
Basement
- Level: Lower
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bathroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom6
- Level: Upper
Bedroom6
- Level: Upper
Bedroom6
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Den
- Level: Main
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Additional Stairway,Attic,Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Dining Area,Double/Dual Staircase,Exposed Beams,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen Island,Upgraded Countertops,9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Block Walls,Plaster Walls,Dry Wall,Wood Ceilings
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile/Brick,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Decorative,Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 4,512
Half Bath
- Level: Main
Half Bath
- Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Wood Stove,Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Humidity Control,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,512
- Total interior livable area: 4,512 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters,Wood Stove
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Library
- Level: Upper
Living Room
- Level: Main
Mud Room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Primary Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 3902 0001
- Zoning: R20 FARM
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Refrigerator In Mud Room
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Features
- Levels: Three and One Half
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio,Roof
- Exterior features: Stone Retaining Walls,Water Fountains
- Fencing: Wood,Masonry/Stone
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 11 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees,Cleared,Corner Lot,Hunting Available,Front Yard,Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Level,Wooded,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Stream/Creek,Subdivision Possible
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
