More property info for 135 (Little Britain) Brown Rd
- Opportunity to ' Go off the Grid' and Live Inspired! Be self sustaining, grow your own food, Large KW generator, wells, Equestrian and organic farming potential on this 36.7 acre farm - 2 separate residences! Green Bank Farm is historic, modern and fresh; a property of nostalgic Beauty, filling the eye and senses with magic and tranquility. Low Lancaster County, PA taxes, Clean & Green and Lancaster Farmland Preservation Trust. Approximately acreage of all tracts yields 7 wooded, 20 well-drained tillage, and 10+ in pastures and buildings. Circa early 18th century, a simple homestead was carved from the woodlands of southern Chester County. The homestead became a farm, complete with 2-BR carriage house, bank barn and livestock house; the county became Lancaster and the families, feeling its magic and solitude, eventually established Green Bank Farm. The Main Residence offers 6000+ finished sqft. Ensuite first floor Master Bedroom, 4-5 Bedrooms. Thick stone walls, random width boards, kitchen fireplace with beehive kiln to bake luscious breads of homegrown crushed wheat served the families well. Center hall, transom lites, original paneling, random width floors, thick window sills, 9 over 6 windows, original brick floor, 5 bay Federal design, black strap latches, cross & bible doors, wainscoting, and chair rail echo colonial Federal period. As the farm continued its splendid evolution into a gentle farm preserving more historic touches, such as 8 fireplaces, stone walls, functioning pay drawers and the old kitchen, modern amenities were added. Heated 2 car garage, Re-imagined new Kitchen, Granite counter tops, SS appliances, acoustic music room, security gate, numerous touches of nature-inspired art, enhance the charm seen today. Covered porch, spacious patio and generous deck provide outdoor entertainment space with scents of nature perfuming the air, as fireflies dance in the moonlight. The second residence is a 2 Bedroom, exposed beam Carriage house offering open floor plan showcasing Living Room, Kitchen, Dining areas, hearth-style Fireplace, ample closets, full bathroom, Sunroom with pastoral view, and private patio.Walk the homestead grounds amidst buildings like the converted bank barn with 2 garage spaces and horse bays inside and out, the livestock house now garage space. An outdoor riding ring; a run-in shed, 3 pastures can feed and auto water pets, livestock and horses, fields can be planted, geothermal heating and cooling make the farm truly comfortable. 20KW generator backups up the farm's power sources. Woodlands can provide hiking and riding trails with Reynolds Run gentling gurgling by. Nearby large cities, major highways, ball fields, golf courses, hunting and fishing, Delaware & Maryland shore points round out the modern living experience.
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 5654
- Architectural Style: Federal, Carriage House, Dwelling w/Separate Living
- Basement Type: Full, Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside E
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Below Grade Fin SQFT: 4
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Wood
- Fireplaces Count: 8
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Tile/Brick, Wood, Carpet
- Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railin
- Levels Count: 3
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Ro
- Wall & Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, Panele
- Window Features: Screens, Insulated, Wood Frame
- Exterior Features: Kennels, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Stone Retaining W
- Garage Spaces Count: 9.00
- Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Paddock, Riding Ring
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yar
- Lot Size Acres: 36.70
- Lot SQFT: 1598652.00
- Navigable Water YN: No
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Heated, Paved Driveway, Paved Parki
- Roof: Metal
- View: Creek/Stream, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
- Water Access YN: No
- Water Oriented YN: No
- Waterfront YN: No
- High School: SOLANCO
- School District Name: SOLANCO
- Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Geothermal, Other
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
- Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal, Wood, Propane - Owned
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Hot Water: Propane, Other
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Utilities: DSL Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, W
- Water Source: Well
- Buyer Agent Full Name: Robert Bakalez
- Buyer Office Name: Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Oxford
- List Agent Full Name: Sherry L Merrill
- List Office Name: Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
- List Office Phone: 7172919101
135 (Little Britain) Brown Rd Map Location
Listing courtesy of Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
Information obtained from Bright MLS is current as of 3/29/2024 2:00 AM.