More property info for 1175 Birmingham Rd
- Rarely does a property with the great historical significance of Fair Meadow Farm come on the market! On September 11, 1777, the opening shots of the Battle of the Brandywine were fired from this farm at the Continental Army centered around the Birmingham Friends Meeting. Now set on 28.5 acres, the farm features a seven bedroom, four full and two half bath serpentine home, a large stone Bank Barn, four car garage, greenhouse, several outbuildings, pool, magnificent trees, and beautiful gardens. The oldest section of the home dates to 1740 with later 1802 and 1937 additions. Highlights of the home include: the spacious Living Room was with two fireplaces, one of which was a deep cooking fireplace with the original crane; the large Dining Room; the Library, Office, and elegant Foyer; the Waterbury Designs cabinets in the pantry and high-end Kitchen; and the large Master Suite with a Sitting Room with plenty of book shelving (could be an additional bedroom or nursery), a Master Bedroom, Dressing Area, and Full Bath - another Waterbury Design creation! Three additional bedrooms (one with an en-suite bath) plus a Hall Bath on the second level and a further three bedrooms, a play area, and a beautiful full Bath on the third level complete the home. Heating is provided by a high efficiency furnace (3 zones) and the home is fully air conditioned (4 zones). The magnificent serpentine bank barn (60'x40') houses numerous stalls, a heated bathroom, and a 20'x40' heated/air conditioned workshop. Other farm amenities include: a Greenhouse (1996) with automatic venting and cooling; a "Playhouse" all-purpose building with a seasonal bathroom and running water; a four car Garage that was the original Carriage House; a lovely heated swimming pool (2008) that is beautifully and privately set; and a picturesque 5/8 acre spring fed pond on the east side of the house. The property is blessed with a magnificent assortment of mature specimen trees including a 300 year old sycamore near the pond. Adding to all this are private, restful places to sit and relax with a book and soak in the beauty of this peaceful country oasis. Highly ranked Unionville Schools, convenient to Wilmington and the Route 202 corridor, and 30 minutes to the Philadelphia Airport - this property has it all! If you are looking for a stellar, historically significant property that has been well-loved, look no further than Fair Meadow Farm. Taxes can be lowered to approximately $12, 500 by moving property from Act 515 to Act 319.
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 5705
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
- Bathrooms Full: 4
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Di
- Levels Count: 2.5
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Garage Spaces Count: 3.00
- Horse Amenities: Paddock
- Lot Features: Corner, Level, Open
- Lot Size Acres: 28.50
- Lot SQFT: 1241460.00
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Roof: Shingle
- Water Access YN: Yes
- Water Body Type: Pond
- Water Oriented YN: Yes
- Waterfront YN: No
- Elementary School: POCOPSON
- High School: UNIONVILLE
- Middle Or Junior School: CHARLES F. PATTON
- School District Name: UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Leased
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Hot Water: Oil, Electric
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Water Source: Public
- Buyer Agent Full Name: Kristina Jenny
- Buyer Office Name: C21 Pierce & Bair-Kennett
- Co Buyer Agent Full Name: Bonnie S Stafford
- Co Buyer Office Name: C21 Pierce & Bair-Kennett
- Co List Agent Full Name: Stephen Gross
- Co List Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
- List Agent Full Name: Holly Gross
- List Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
- List Office Phone: 6104311100
1175 Birmingham Rd Map Location
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
Information obtained from Bright MLS is current as of 4/26/2024 1:18 AM.