Address
702 Lenape Road, West Chester, PA
Price
$ 870,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PACT2122990
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyCHESTER
- CityWest Chester
- AreaEast Bradford Twp
- NeighborhoodLaurier
- Zip19382
- StyleFarmhouse/National Folk
- Year Built1761
- Taxes$ 8051
- Price$ 870,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4057
- Lot Size0.98 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
The original Darlington house (Darlington street in West Chester), built in 1761 and thoughtfully refined in 1950 and 1997, this classic stone farmhouse perfectly balances the gravity of history with the grace of modern comfort. Originally a land grant to the Darlingtons from William Penn, only two families have owned this property. Inside, the home unfolds with grand-scale rooms featuring original woodwork and period features. The current 6-bedroom layout offers incredible flexibility, including a sprawling primary suite that could easily be re-imagined into four separate bedroomscreating a 9-bedroom home for the ultimate family compound or guest retreat. The first floor has a modern kitchen is warm and welcoming, with freshly refinished floors, beautiful wood cabinets, skylights and banks of windows in the dining area plus a huge dining room, living room, family room, mudroom and powder room. The second floor boasts three large bedrooms including a primary has two huge rooms separated by a large pocket-door, a closet big enough to be a bedroom, a flex room (office/ nursery/ second huge closet), private stairs, and a full bath with a clawfoot tub. Moving up to the third floor you have another three bedrooms and a full bathroom, perfect for a kids-only space, office, storage, or just space to expand to when needed. Heritage details abound from the authentic root cellar, intricate metalwork on the doors and exterior lights, two fireplaces, and deep-set windows. Plus you get modern amenities like pure drinking water provided by a dedicated distiller, four-zone central air (high velocity system), public water and sewer, and a new metal roof. With an incredible number of rooms, all sizeable enough to allow you to spread out and arrange yourself in any number of ways, there is no concern about everyone fitting and having their own space. Whether you want nooks to escape to or large areas for gathering and entertaining, this home has it all. Plus there is more storage than you will know what to do with, with a detached garage, full dry basement, large third floor with dual staircases, and closets galore! The grounds provide the backbone to create your dream garden. Just off the kitchen is a matching historic stone smokehouse leading to stone walls draped in fragrant wisteria. Make this your sanctuary featuring a mini orchard of apple, cherry, plum, fig, and native paw paw trees. Perhaps the most intriguing feature is the original ice house foundationa 20-foot diameter and deep circular stone well that serves as a stunning architectural focal point. This could be incorporated into a redesign of that portion of the property as the driveway could be moved to Raspberry Lane. All of this just outside West Chester borough, a quick hop to dining, entertainment, and shopping and an easy drive into Philadelphia or Wilmington. For those seeking a true multi-generational estate, a second residence on the adjoining parcel is available exclusively with the main home for an additional $750,000. 525 Raspberry Lane is a 2,400 SF 3 bedroom/2 bath carriage house featuring a soaring great room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a massive three-season room, fenced-in yard, and gorgeous gardens. This house is currently rented, please do not disturb tenants. Pictures with furniture are virtually staged which may have altered room features.Please note that half of the fenced in yard for 525 Raspberry lane is part of this property, the fence can be moved to the correct property line before settlement. Listing Agent is related to the Seller
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Elementary School | Pierce Middle School | Henderson High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/19/2026 | Listed $1,150,000 |
| 5/18/2026 | 14$995,000 |
| 6/8/2026 | 6$945,000 |
| 6/26/2026 | 6$895,000 |
| 7/23/2026 | 3$870,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 4057 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Septic |
| Heating | Hot Water,Radiator |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Utilities | Cable TV |
| Possession | 0-30 Days CD |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Water Dispenser |
| Zoning | RESI |
| HOA Fee | 450.00 |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Association Fee Includes | Common Area Maintenance |
| Architectural Style | Farmhouse/National Folk |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| School District | WEST CHESTER AREA |
| Year Built | 1761 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Levels | 3 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | CHESTER |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | LAURIER |
| Facing Direction | North |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Total Rooms | 16 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Driveway hits the intersection of rte 52 and Rosedale ave,just down from the Bookhouse B&B). You can also park on Raspberry lane and walk up the driveway of 525 Raspberry to this home. |
| City | WEST CHESTER |
| Disclosures | Agent Related to Owner |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | East Bradford Twp (10351) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 42652.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 261410.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8051.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Property Condition | Very Good |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 214.44 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 5333 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | 0001 |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Additional Stairway,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Eat-In,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Skylight(s),Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Basement | Full,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Unfinished |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas/Propane |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Wood Frame |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 4057 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT | 1276 |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Estimated |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 6 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 3 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | No Pool |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Front Yard,Level,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Sloping |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | Refrigerator,washer,and dryer in as-is condition,historic items like original shutters in the basement |
| Total Parking Spaces | 6 |
| Garage Features | Garage Door Opener |
| Type of Parking | Detached Garage,Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.98 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 104960.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Detached Garage Spaces | 1 |
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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