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1001 Hillendale RD, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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6 Beds
5 Baths
7,125 Sq Ft
  • Multi - Zoned Heating
  • Large Fireplace
  • Floral Iron Entrance Gate
  • Tall Deer Fence
  • Ample Space

Located on 22 bucolic acres in Chester County, the William Peters House offers authentic 18th-century features with cleverly camouflaged 21st-century amenities. Originally constructed in 1750 and now on the market for the first time in 60 years, this prestigious Georgian-style home awaits the next stewards in its long and storied history. At 6,046 square feet, the three-story home offers six bedrooms and four and a half baths, a cozy library with built-in bookcases, a formal dining and living room, and an original 18th-century kitchen with a large, walk-in fireplace. A total of nine wood-burning fireplaces have been meticulously restored, and the more modern amenities, such as the multi-zoned heating and cooling systems and a full house generator, are all invisible under the house's historic interior. Original wood paneling throughout includes unusual recessed panels, restored mantels, and multiple built-in display cupboards, while the windows contain wavy, handmade glass. Outlets and registers are hidden in baseboards and light switches concealed below chair rails for an authentic 18th-century experience. In 1963, the Georgian-style house was relocated and lovingly reconstructed to exact replication by Judith and John Herdeg. John, who served on the board of Winterthur for 50 years, and Judith worked with local historical architect Albert Kruse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property includes period-appropriate gardens of native plants, planned in coordination with world-renowned Belgian landscape architect Francois Goffinet. In 1994, an orangerie was added with soaring ceilings, heated terracotta floors, a large fireplace, and 10-foot tall glass-paneled doors that allow in great swells of natural light. An ideal space for entertaining, the orangerie contains an intimate bar, French doors that open into a sunken lawn, and a brick patio with a screened-in porch overlooking alighted allee of maple trees to the north. More recent additions to the house include an expansive, renovated chef's kitchen with a large island and curved bank of cabinets offering amenities to accommodate modern living, including abundant storage. A room-sized cedar closet and an elevator with basement, first and second floor access additional modern conveniences. Despite its august provenance, the Herdegs' raised an active family who thrived in the secluded setting. Homeowners and visitors enter the property via a large, floral iron entrance gate, then proceed down the long, curved drive. An eight-foot-tall deer fence protects the native gardens and encircles some forest and a back stream. Within the fencing there is ample space for a horse barn and livestock grazing.

Listing By: Christopher S Patterson - Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville mdbmls-r Realty.com
  • MLS# PACT2075728
  • Date Listed10/04/2024
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 4 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 22.1 acres (962,676 sq. ft)
  • Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
  • County Chester
  • Year Built 1750
  • Square Feet 7,125 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $414.04

Interior Features

  • Cooling Central A/C
  • Heating Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Hot Water, Radiant

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 22.10
  • Lot Size SQFT 962,676.00
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $18,886
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
10/08/2024 Active $3,850,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
14 BLACK ROCK ROAD | Listing 4 3 Jul 07, 2026 $479,900 Jul 23, 2024 $720,750
210 Arrowwood Ln 3 4 Jun 19, 2026 $1,185,000 Aug 06, 2026 -
142 PONDS EDGE DRIVE | Listing 4 3 Jul 07, 2026 $649,900 Mar 21, 2024 $664,367
1219 Fairville Rd | Listing 4 5 Jun 19, 2026 $2,345,000 Jan 24, 2024 $1,027,720
7 Orchard View 3 3 Jun 19, 2026 $667,000 Aug 06, 2026 -
22 Mount Airy Dr | Listing 3 1 Jun 19, 2026 $390,000 Mar 21, 2024 $334,508
851 Fairville Rd 3 3 Jun 19, 2026 $2,350,000 Aug 06, 2026 -
253 Kennett Pike | Listing 3 3 Jun 19, 2026 $444,000 Mar 21, 2024 $462,806
11 Fairhill Dr | Listing 4 6 Jun 19, 2026 $1,249,000 Mar 21, 2024 $1,171,562
20 Orchard View Dr 3 3 Jun 19, 2026 $609,000 Aug 06, 2026 -

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 19317

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Chadds Ford, PA area.

Population & Environment

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Walkability in PA / 19317

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1/100

Car-Dependent

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0/100

Minimal Transit

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1/100

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Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 5/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 11/100.

Property Change History

Property Heating updated
Property description updated with new details
List Price decreased from $3,200,000 to $2,950,000
Price Per Square Foot decreased from $449.12 to $414.04
Price Per Square Foot decreased from $484.21 to $449.12
Property Heating updated

Points of Interest near 1001 Hillendale Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Frequently Asked Questions for 1001 Hillendale Rd

Source: Realty.com

1001 Hillendale Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 in NONE AVAILABLE, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 is a single family listed at $2,950,000. Highlights include 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7,125 sq. ft., built in 1750, 22.10 acre lot, $414 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 56 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this...

Realty.com has 56 photos of 1001 Hillendale Rd.

Our records indicate that 1001 Hillendale Rd was built in 1750.

The full address for this home is 1001 Hillendale Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.

1001 Hillendale Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Fri October 04, 2024

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 5/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 11/100.

Listing provided courtesy of: Patterson-schwartz - Greenville (tel: 302-429-4500)
Listing agent: Chris Patterson (tel: 302-429-7334) (#3150013)

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