Property Attributes
- MLS#PACT2124228
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyCHESTER
- CityChadds Ford
- AreaKennett Twp
- Zip19317
- StyleManor
- Year Built1830
- Taxes$ 12584
- Price$ 2,700,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3850
- Lot Size24 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Burrows Run Farm is nestled amongst bucolic scenery and rolling hills on 24 acres. A long, private tree-lined driveway leads you to the main house. The property consists of a 6-bedroom main house with four fireplaces and guest house which is adjacent to a 24-acre parcel of protected open space and the Burrows Run stream. You will be in the middle of a private and manicured setting that is your own private oasis while minutes from Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, downtown Wilmington, the Amtrak station and the Philadelphia International Airport. The house seamlessly combines historical architectural elements and modern-day conveniences. To enter the main house, you follow a garden path with native grass to the front door. The established plantings provide a gardeners delight, carefully thought out to provide breathtaking views from every window. A serene private deck overlooks extensive gardens bordered by stone walls 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. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a large fireplace located in the formal foyer with a turned staircase. Just beyond the foyer is a formal living room featuring 2 fireplaces and a screened-in porch. Back through the entry you will proceed 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 greenhouse with mature in-ground camillias. Rounding out the main floor is a large study with a wall of bookcases and windows overlooking the pasture. Up the stairs to your right is the owners suite with a large primary bedroom and a good-sized full bath, closet room and walk-in cedar closet. Down the hall you will pass a full hall bath. Bedroom #2 also has a full bath attached and 2 closets. Rounding off this floor, are bedroom 3 and a study with a fireplace. The third floor has another three bedrooms and a full bath and storage room. There is a lower-level root cellar with wine cellar potential. The property also has a full service 48,000-watt standby generator that operates all buildings at full power. The land across from the main entrance is included in a 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 gardens and features a stone patio. This property also consists of a charming historic stone 1700s 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 several hobbies or uses. The property adjoins a separately available for purchase, renovated barn/music studio on 4.6 acres with central heat and air-conditioning and a beautifully finished large sunlit second floor loft. The property also adjoins an available for purchase 20-acre parcel to the south which could be used as a building site or a stable. This parcel contains a large open meadow bordering a steam and mature, conserved woods with a private driveway to Burrows Run Road. All this on a quiet road close to highways.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed $4,635,000 |
| 9/17/2026 | 42$2,700,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3850 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
| Heating | Hot Water |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Zoning | LAND,R10 RES: 1 FAM |
| Garage Spaces | 3.00 |
| Architectural Style | Manor |
| Construction Materials | Stone,Stucco |
| School District | KENNETT CONSOLIDATED |
| Year Built | 1830 |
| Levels | 3 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Building Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Accessibility | Doors - Recede |
| County | CHESTER |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Hillendale Rd to Burrows Run Rd. |
| City | CHADDS FORD |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Kennett Twp (10362) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1045440.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 528780.0 |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12584.0 |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 0.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 701.3 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 3850 |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Basement | Partial |
| Hot Water | Electric |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3850 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 6 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | Yes - Personal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking Spaces | 3 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Front Entry |
| Type of Parking | Detached Garage,Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 24.00 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Detached Garage Spaces | 3 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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