Manor

Welcome to North Hill, an exquisite stone English Cotswold Manor home built by the Hire’s Root Beer Family in 1924. This home is perfectly perched high and tucked away from the road. Enter the driveway and admire how North Hill sits on a lush 1.2 acres in Tredyffrin Township. Undoubtedly, the first thing you will notice is the beautiful stone exterior of this home. It is said that Mrs. Hires went to the quarry to hand pick every stone. When you enter the front door you will notice the incredibly thick wooden arched door and the craftsmanship that has been in use for nearly 100 years. The center hall greets you with rich hardwood flooring, a grand staircase with second floor landing and a rear glass atrium style doors that lead out to the large rear stone patio. Just beyond the foyer is the immense formal living room. The room is a step down to a fantastic space with random width hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves and drawers, a large bow window seat and a beautiful wood beam ceiling. There is a fireplace with warming benches and built-in shelving and handmade Mercer tile from Doylestown. The tile has all the zodiac signs mixed in for you to find. The wooden mantel above the fireplace has a story of Mrs. Hires carved into the underside and the wooden faces of the builders which shows all the emotions (happy, sad, etc.) during construction. This room is large enough to provide many areas that can serve multiple purposes or use the entire room for grand events. Adjacent to the living room is the solarium. This room is a haven for relaxation with nature. It features glass and stone walls with metal glass doors to rear patio and yard. The stone walls feature large wooden barn support beams and there is an original wall sconce that adds warmth and character. Return to the center hall and take the rear hallway to the stunning family and dining room. This room is perfect for smaller gatherings. The cathedral wood ceiling captures’ your eye with its magnificent wood beams and rich wooden hue of the ceiling. The kitchen is newer with timeless white cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in fridge and freezer and a large island with plenty of seating for those to gather while making meals. The butler pantry is fully equipped with floor-to-ceiling China cabinets and plenty of pantry closets. Additionally, find a double stainless-steel sink with two built-in wooden drain boards and access to the back staircase. Upstairs on the second floor, there is a large primary bedroom with fireplace, balcony window, private access to full bath and dressing room. Down the hall find a sleeping balcony which is currently being used as an in-home office/study. There are two more bedrooms each with fireplaces that share a hall bathroom with more of the custom-made Mercer tile which is handmade Mission/Spanish revival style. It is timeless and a true work of art. On the third floor there are two more spacious bedrooms each with their own ensuite baths. The lower level is full and mostly unfinished. There is a lower-level laundry room with a half bath and access to the side load 3 car garage. Walk to schools, train, shops, Chester Valley Trail and so much more! This home is in good working condition and is being sold as-is, several new upgrades can be made with a home of this era. In the meantime, this one-of-a-kind estate home has been masterfully maintained and ready for new owners to take it to the next level. (DO NOT DRIVE UP DRIVEWAY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT)