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1001 Hillendale Road

CHADDS FORD, PA 19317

6 beds
5 baths
7,125 sqft
~22 acre lot
$484 per sqft
1750 build

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 courtesy of BRIGHT / Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 17, 2024 •

MLS# PACT2075728 —

The Building

Year Built:

1750
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel:

1994
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Wood Siding
Building Name:

None Available
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial, Georgian
Levels:

3
Security Features:

Security Gate, Security System
Accessibility Features:

Elevator
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Fully Finished
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1830
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

5295
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

1830

Interior

Interior Features:

Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Elevator, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

9
Fireplace Features:

Wood
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

7125
Living Area SqFt:

7,125 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Rt 52 N to right onto Hickory Hill. Right onto Hillendale. House is on the left.
Latitude:

39.86417600
Longitude:

-75.62621500
Location Type:

Creek/Stream

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

22.10
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot SqFt:

962,676 Sqft
Inclusions:

See disclosures
Exclusions:

See disclosures
Zoning:

R10
View:

Panoramic, Scenic Vista
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Lease:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

64-03 -0088.0100
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$18,886
Tax Assessed Value:

$497,130

Beds

Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

4
Upper Level Total Baths:

4
Upper Level Total Baths:

3.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1

The Listing

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Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Hot Water, Radiant
Heating Fuel:

Electric, Propane - Owned

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

On Site Septic
Hot Water:

Propane
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

School District Name:

Unionville Chadds Ford
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Water Fountains
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces:

4.00
Type of Parking:

Detached Garage, Driveway
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$3,450,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$18,473
Taxes	$1,573
Insurance	$948
Utilities	$371 See report
Total	$21,365/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/9/24 Dec 9, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$3,450,000	-10.4%
10/8/24 Oct 8, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$3,850,000

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This house located in PA 19317 is currently for sale for $3,450,000. 1001 Hillendale Road is a 7,125 square foot house with 6 beds and 5 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Hillendale Elementary School.

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