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Phoenixville,PA 19460
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,984 sqft
Price per Sqft $192
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PACT2110512
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,984
Year Built 1761
Annual Tax Amount $4,933
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.840 Acres
Acres 0.84
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
"Merlin Cottage", a wonderfully authentic, historic Chester County stone farmhouse property, is nestled on just under an acre at a rural crossroads that dates back to the 1700's, in the heart of Pickering Hunt country, and features beautiful vintage, architectural details that make a house a home - outstanding walk-in fireplace, random-width poplar floors, deep-silled windows, front and back sidewinder stairways, original period hardware and pastoral views from every window. This enchanting property includes a four bedroom / two full bath / one powder room home, a restored summer kitchen with its own working walk-in fireplace, an oversized two car garage with separate entrance to dormered loft space, and a charming wishing well, all within walking distance of Pickering Creek ( yet not in a flood zone ) in the village of Merlin, the locale of the first recorded mills in East Pikeland Township. So much to love about this magical property! A few stone stairs take you to an oversized mudroom, with two large closets and an ideally positioned powder room; one of the closets is adjacent to the powder and could accommodate an expansion to include a main level stall shower. The lovely and sunny dining room features a wall of built-ins and can be accessed from either the mudroom or living room - this room could also be well utilized as a beautiful home office. Proceed through the mudroom straight into the expansive living room, with walk-in fireplace with original cook-arm, exposed beam and wood ceiling, original poplar floors, sidewinder stair to the upper level and egress to the covered stone patio and yard and gardens beyond.....Completing the main level is a gloriously sun-filled, well-sized eat-in kitchen, with deep silled bump out bay window, egress to the raised bed kitchen garden, and back stair to the primary en-suite, with stall shower. The upper level also includes an oversized hall bath with marble-topped vanity, lovely sconces, and large closet, along with three additional bedrooms, each with their own appeal. Outside, walk past the classic wishing well to the restored summer kitchen, with stunning walk-in fireplace (working), brick floor, electric and cable - so many potential uses for this delightful space! The detached two car bank garage is oversized and features a large dormered loft space with separate entrance, wood floors and electric, just waiting to be finished..... A number of recent, important infrastructure improvements have been made to this well maintained property - gorgeous standing seam metal roof on the entire home (2021), cedar shake roof on garage (2021), brand new furnace, hot water heater and laundry sink (all 2025), new exterior piping from house to septic system (2021) and chimney re-pointing (2023). Also included is a Generac whole house generator (propane), a fabulous Springdance hot tub with new cover and an outdoor shower! Come see all this amazing historic property has to offer its next lucky steward!!!
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area East Pikeland Twp (10326)
Zoning R1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Mud Room,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath,Half Bath
Basement Outside Entrance,Walkout Stairs,Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Exposed Beams,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Bathroom - Tub Shower,Double/Dual Staircase,Sound System,Wood Floors,Built-Ins,Pantry,WhirlPool/HotTub
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water,Zoned
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Solid Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood
Inclusions All appliances in as-is condition, hot tub, Generac generator, living room surround sound, fireplace accessories and tools
Equipment Oven/Range - Electric
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Oven/Range - Electric
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry,Oversized,Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces 5.0
Fence Other
Water Access N
View Pasture
Roof Type Metal,Pitched,Shake
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner,Level,Open
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2984
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls,Wood Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Hares Hill
Middle Schools Phoenixville Area
High Schools Phoenixville Area
School District Phoenixville Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 26-04 -0076
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2984
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard