A Once-in-a-lifetime treasure of Chester County’s history...Tucked into a hillside and brimming with old-world charm, this uniquely enchanting converted 1800s barn offers a rare chance to own a storied piece of Chester County history. Renovated in the 1970s into a cozy cottage, this home feels like it was plucked straight from the European countryside—yet it’s just 1.5 miles off Rt 202, offering privacy and serenity in a highly sought-after and surprisingly central location. Live Open to the Land...With five exterior exits and fireplaces in nearly every room, the home invites you to live in harmony with nature. Every threshold offers a gentle transition from indoors to the surrounding gardens and quiet landscape—creating a lifestyle that is both grounded and free-flowing with abundant character throughout. Main Floor Highlights...exposed wood beams, uneven wide-plank hardwood floors, barn doors, pocket doors, deep window sills, door shutters, lantern lights, terracotta tile, four walkouts to gardens, terraces, and natural landscapes. A spacious kitchen with oversized fireplace, rustic beadboard cabinetry, offers modern amenities like pantry closets, a trash compactor, and a conveniently located Dutch barn-door to carport. The sunlit traditional dining room charms with built-in wood storage and a barrel-arched doorway to gardens, The cozy fireside den creates the potential to be used for almost any purpose - with a pocket door closing off the room and a it's own separate full bath, along with its own private entrance - could be ideal for a guest suite or office. Upper levels... allow for easy access to the rear yard and features a show-stopping Great Room with exposed ledgestone walls, vaulted wood ceilings with beams, a double-sided fireplace, and French doors to a level backyard with expansive shed. The Primary Bedroom has its own fireplace, wall-to-wall closets, and a dressing room/office nook. Designer Bath with tasteful ceramic tile, rain shower, and custom built-in vanity with bronze vessel sink bowl. The 3rd floor loft bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, secret storage and open rail overlooking the great room The remnants of old barn structures and a bunker silo have been artfully transformed into lush gardens and offer exciting potential for outdoor entertaining, patios, or even further creative landscaping. Set on a 1.5-acre private lot, this home is a hidden sanctuary—yet just 30 minutes from Wilmington and King of Prussia, and only an hour to Philadelphia or Lancaster. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a truly remarkable home that blends rustic elegance with deep history and quiet connection to the land. NOTE: Seller is open to selling much of the furniture. See agent for details..
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