Property Map
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Courtesy of Lavinia Smerconish, Compass RE.
Description
Enjoying rich history from one of its original owners, Benjamin Cox, a founding Quaker to the current owners who acquired the property in 1985, Rock Hill has enjoyed exceptional and unique stewardship of both the structures and unblemished Chester County landscape. Uniquely impressive 222-acre natural sanctuary known locally as Rock Hill Farm, is positioned about 25 miles west of Philadelphia, and is bordered by three scenic Chester County country roads. Remarkable for its preserved environmental treasures, picturesque residences, and ample farm structures, Rock Hill offers supreme privacy and serenity with easy access to big-city amenities. An exceptional 14,031 square foot main residence along with 5 secondary homes and other stellar dependencies including handsome two-story stone stable, large barn and three greenhouses, all set into a rolling and lush terrain highlighted by streams, old growth forests and wetlands. This particular listing represents the portion of the estate east of Crum Creek and consists of 84.5 +/- acres with additional residences and structures.
Property Details and Features
Basement
- Full
Bathrooms
- 7 total bathrooms
- 7 bathrooms on all upper levels
- 7 full bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 10 bedrooms on upper levels
- 10 bedrooms
House
- 14,031 sqft living area
- 11,605 sqft above grade (finished)
- 2,426 sqft below grade (finished)
- Built in 1900
- Major renovation in 1975
- Structure Type: Detached
- Wall & Ceiling Types: High
- 2 levels
- Colonial
- Stone
Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Central A/C
Disability Features
- Elevator
Exterior Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Lawn Sprinkler
Fence
- Fully
Fireplaces
- 6 fireplaces
Garage
- 8 garage spaces
Water
- Water Access
- Water Body Type: Pond
- Water Oriented
Heating
- Natural Gas
- Forced Air
Interior Features
- Attic
- Breakfast Area
- Built-Ins
- Butlers Pantry
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Carpet
- Crown Moldings
- Elevator
- Floor Plan – Traditional
- Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen – Eat-In
- Kitchen – Gourmet
- Pantry
- Primary Bath(s)
- Soaking Tub
- Stall Shower
- Tub Shower
- Upgraded Countertops
- Wainscotting
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Wet/Dry Bar
- Window Treatments
- Wood Floors
- Wine Storage
Listing
- 68 days on market
- $1,525 per sqft
Location
- County: Chester
- Location Type: Suburban
- MLS Area: Willistown Twp (10354)
- Subdivision: None Available
Lot
- 3,680,820 sqft
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- 84.5 acres
- Front Yard
- Landscaping
- Open
- Partly Wooded
- Pond
- Rear Yard
- Secluded
- SideYard(s)
- Stream/Creek
- Trees/Wooded
Parking
- Asphalt Driveway
Pool
- In Ground
- Heated
Property
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s),Terrace
- View: Courtyard,Creek/Stream,Garden/Lawn,Pond,Trees/Woods
Schools
- School District: GREAT VALLEY
Sewer
- On Site Septic
Taxes
- City/Town Tax: $664
- City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $10,357
- County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- School Tax: $51,704
- School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- Tax Annual Amount: $62,725
- Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Cable TV
- Phone