1217 STREET RD Chester Springs, PA 19425
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,361 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,361 sqft
Price per Sqft $421
Subdivision Rapps Corner
MLS Listing ID PACT2135720
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,361
Year Built 1955
Available Date 2026-09-17
Annual Tax Amount $7,135
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 2.000 Acres
Acres 2.0
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Originally a 1950s kit house, this approximately 2,316-square-foot residence was extensively redesigned and rebuilt in 2012–2013 to resemble an authentic 19th-century Chester County stone farmhouse. The result is a remarkable blend of old-world character, exceptional craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design.
Locally collected stone, antique-inspired grout, reclaimed doors and brick, custom wide-plank red pine floors with antique face nails, maple millwork, and a 200–300-year-old reclaimed barn-beam mantel give the home an unmistakable sense of history. Yet behind the character is modern construction, including spray-foam insulation and infrastructure designed with an eventual zero-energy future in mind.
The kitchen features custom cabinetry, maple and quartz countertops, a 48-inch Viking range with six burners, griddle and double ovens, two sinks, and a generous seating peninsula. The living room offers custom built-ins and a new stone wood-burning fireplace, while the dining room retains an original fireplace with Heatilater heat-recovery vents and a custom bar incorporating salvaged Civil War-era parsonage glass.
Three adjoining porch rooms—the mudroom, laundry room, and greenhouse/sunroom—feature reclaimed brick flooring salvaged from York High School. The mudroom includes custom lockers, a dog shower, black walnut counters, and a salvaged Dutch door. The greenhouse has operable skylights and sliding doors for natural ventilation and was thoughtfully designed for passive winter heat circulation.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers dual walk-in closets, roof-deck access, and a beautifully appointed bathroom with heated floors, custom walnut vanity, quartz counters, rain shower, and separate water closet. Additional bedrooms include custom built-ins, window seats, reading nooks, and attic storage.
The home's distinctive cupola is both architectural centerpiece and functional passive-cooling feature, with remotely operated windows designed to draw hot air upward. The roof deck provides a private setting for outdoor dining and summer evenings.
A detached barn with matching stone, new 2026 metal siding, 2022 roof, wood stove, LED lighting, thermostatically controlled ventilation, and historic rebuilt shop doors provides an exceptional workshop or studio.
Additional highlights include hot-water heat with reclaimed cast-iron radiators, two-zone AC, a 2026 radon system, new 2026 driveway, extensive future-ready wiring chases, and infrastructure planned for potential geothermal, photovoltaic, solar hot water, and other energy upgrades.
Located near historic Yellow Springs Village, Milky Way Farm, and Valley Forge National Historical Park, with access to the Downingtown Area School District and Downingtown STEM Academy.
A truly special property—part farmhouse, part architectural time capsule, and part forward-looking sustainable home.
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area West Pikeland Twp (10334)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick, Stone, Wood
Inclusions Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Attached Televisions, Garage Refrigerator, Generator, Barstoools
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 2
Foundation Block
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2361
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Lionville
Middle Schools Lionville
High Schools Downingtown High School East Campus
School District Downingtown Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 34-05 -0013
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2361
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
