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(Photo above is a view of the stone campanile from the manor
house).
Hidden off an old country road, in the heart of beautiful Chester
County, PA -- an area known for its gently rolling hills, beautiful
scenery, and protected open lands -- is this gracious, private,
historically significant 7.5-acre estate.
Formerly owned by some of Chester County's most prominent families
(including the Ashbridges, Pratts, Roberts, and, A. Sydney Logan,
a direct descendant of James Logan, one of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence), and originally part of a large land
grant from William Penn to George Ashbridge, the estate is a landmark
historic residence.
The main portion of the manor house is believed to date to 1720,
with substantial enlargements and additions by Logan in the late
1800's ... you'll love this large, graceful residence for its
magnificent rooms, its historic charm and character, and, of course,
for its exceptionally peaceful and private setting.
The manor house is filled with irreplaceable original architectural
elements, including 11' high ceilings, plaster walls, deep windowsills,
random width pine floors, richly carved woodwork and mouldings,
extensive chestnut wainscot, rare antique wallcoverings, imported
19th century Italian marble, antique Waterford crystal and sterling
silver chandeliers, 10 fireplaces with original hearthstones ...
and much, much more.
The estate has long been known for a magnificent 65 foot tall
stone campanile which was constructed by Logan in 1922, and dedicated
to world peace following World War I. The tower includes an extremely
rare English Perigault clockworks, believed to date to 1795. The
clockworks, and bronze bell (which still tolls the hours), are
both in excellent working order, still tell the correct time of
day, and have been regularly maintained by a professional antiquarian.
The estate also includes a charming two-story, 4-stall fieldstone
barn and paddock area, a large wooden cottage building ... and
over 7 acres of beautiful, private grounds ... with towering shade
trees, specimen plantings, sprawling lawns, and a long private
drive.
For equestrians, there is ample acreage for several horses. Rideout
onto the vast bridle trail network which traverses the foxhunt
country of the Radnor Hunt is within a half mile.
A former "Chester County Day" Tour Home, the estate
is ideal as a primary residence or as a substantial weekend country
house. For those who love the enduring charm and character of
significant historic homes, the property is an absolute must-see,
and a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark historic residence.
Extremely well-located in the Malvern area of eastern Chester
County, PA (about 25 miles west of Center City Philadelphia) --
minutes to corporate centers in Great Valley, Radnor, Exton, Chesterbrook,
West Chester, and King of Prussia.
Easy access by car or by commuter rail line (R5, Malvern) to
Center City Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport
(PHL), and Wilmington, DE. The Brandywine Airport (West Chester,
PA) is a 5-minute drive from the estate.
Adjacent to the brand-new Applebrook Golf Club, and very close
to the White Manor, Waynesborough, and Aronomink Country Clubs,
and the Radnor Hunt Club.
Shown by private appointment only.
All inquiries handled in confidence.
Contact Steve DiFrancesco at 610-347-1000
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