818 Burrows Run Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Property Description

Burrows Run Farm is nestled amongst bucolic scenery, lush landscaping and gently rolling hills.  The property consists of a 6-bedroom main house, guest house, barn studio and adjoining 20 acre parcel for a total of 49.1 acres.  It is situated alongside to 24 acres of additional protected open space. The property taxes on the entire 49 acres total a remarkably low $12,584 due to a special tax abatement for the property. To enter the main house, you follow a garden path with native grasses to the front door.  Upon entry, there is a formal foyer with turned staircase and a large fireplace.  The entry leads you into a formal living room featuring 2 fireplaces and a screened-in porch.  Back through the entry you will enter into the dining room with brick flooring that accesses a rear deck and overlooks meadows.  Flow into the eat-in kitchen with Wood-Mode cabinets, granite countertops and custom hand painted tiles, built-in closet pantries, french doors leading onto the deck and french doors accessing a heated green house.  Rounding out the main floor is a large study with a wall of book cases.  Up the stairs to your right is the owner’s suite with a large primary bedroom and a good size full bath, closet room and walk-in closet.  Down the hall you will pass a full hall bath.  Bedroom #2 has a full bath attached and 2 closets.  Rounding off this floor are bedroom 3 and a study with a fireplace.  There is a lower level root cellar with wine cellar potential.  There is a full service 48,000 watt standby generator that operates all buildings at full power. The outside of this home is truly a special treat. Enjoy serene and peaceful views from your deck that overlooks extensive gardens and fields. The property is fully fenced to protect the gardens from deer and has an electric main entrance gate. The gardens are beautifully laid out and have been on several garden tours. The land across from the main entrance is an included separate 6.4 acre parcel of woods under a conservation easement. On summer days you will love being out by the large in ground pool that is surrounded by stone and features a stone patio. This property also consists of a charming small stone 1700’s guest house with living room, dining room, light filled sitting room, bedroom, large bath, loft space and a full basement for extra storage. The guest house also enjoys scenic views from its private deck. This property has 4 detached garage spaces in 2 separate buildings that can house a number of hobbies or uses. The barn has been remodeled as a music studio with central heat and air conditioning with a half bath and beautifully finished 2nd floor. The easement with Delaware Nature Society prohibits livestock on the overall property.  Majority of the property is under conservation easement with Delaware Nature Society.  The barn studio is located on a separate 4.6 acre parcel adjoining the main house. The 20.4 acre building site to the South is situated in a very private natural setting.  It borders onto mature conserved woods.  The building site is in an open meadow with a forest perimeter and has a private driveway access to Burrows Run Road.  All this on a quiet road that is close to highways and amenities.