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Phoenixville,PA 19460
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,660 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,161
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PACT2094746
Style Colonial,Contemporary
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,660
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1860
Available Date 2025-05-19
Annual Tax Amount $2,067
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 65.400 Acres
Acres 65.4
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Hidden deep in the heart of Charlestown Township lies one of the most extraordinary properties in the region, 65 acres of private, protected beauty hidden behind over 80 acres of farmland. This is not just a rare parcel; it's a sanctuary, fully shielded from the outside world, yet less than 10 minutes to Malvern and Phoenixville, 15 minutes to Valley Forge, and within easy reach of Philadelphia. The property overlooks hundreds of acres of conservation land, much of it safeguarded by the current owner, ensuring the uninterrupted, soul-stirring views will remain for generations. The land offers tremendous flexibility, with an existing conservation easement that allows for the addition of one to two modern masterpieces to be sited with intention and elegance, each home a potential architectural legacy in its own right. But before you ever consider building, there is a home here, a home of great significance. The original 1800s stone farmhouse was transformed in the mid-1940s by Oscar Stonorov, a pioneering modernist credited for helping to bring European modernism to American soil. His vision is alive in every line of the home, blurring the boundaries between structure and landscape, as floor-to-ceiling windows frame a protected, unchanging panorama of rolling hills and wooded valleys. The Stonorov addition is a living work of art. Anchored by a Georgia marble wall that extends to the exterior, the space features Wharton Esherick handles, and one of the first known instances of glass-on-glass corner windows in American residential architecture. Opposite the Georgia Marble wall is an incredible piece of local art history, the mural study for the painting Philadelphia Panorama. Lucius Crowell was the original owner of this home and before his painting adorned the walls of Hopkinson House in Washington Square, he created the study on this very wall. Whether you dream of reviving a historic farm, designing a modern architectural retreat, or simply preserving a natural treasure, this property is ready. With farm status tax benefits, potential equestrian uses, and deep cultural and environmental roots, 2585 Charlestown Road is as versatile as it is awe-inspiring. Seamlessly blending seclusion with accessibility the property is minutes from major hubs for business, leisure and education. Located in the award-winning Great Valley School District and near some of our areas most elite private institutions such as Montgomery School (Pre-K–8), Villa Maria Academy, Malvern Prep, and Episcopal Academy, finding a school that matches this property's prestige is easy. Opportunities like this do not come twice. This is land you don't just own, you steward it. A home you don't just live in, you inherit its story. And a setting that doesn't just take your breath away, it keeps it.
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area Charlestown Twp (10335)
Zoning V10: LAND RESIDENTIAL F20
Rooms
Other Rooms Kitchen,Breakfast Room,Great Room,Mud Room,Office,Bonus Room
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Combination Kitchen/Living,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Table Space,Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water,Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Inclusions Please inquire
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces 3.0
Utilities Available Cable TV,Phone,Water Available
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn,Panoramic,Pasture,Scenic Vista,Trees/Woods
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees,Adjoins - Open Space,Front Yard,Not In Development,Open,Partly Wooded,Private,Rear Yard,Subdivision Possible,Trees/Wooded,Vegetation Planting,Year Round Access
Story 2.5
Foundation Permanent
Sewer Private Septic Tank,On Site Septic
Water Well,Private
Architectural Style Colonial,Contemporary
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Great Valley
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 35-02 -0005.0100, 35-02-0005, 35-01-0012
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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