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401 W LOCUST LANE

KENNETT SQUARE , PA 19348

MLS#: PACT2094704

$1,450,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: PACT2094704
Listing provided by: BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a month ago
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Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1822

Sq.Footage

4,353

Discover timeless elegance at 401 West Locust Lane in Kennett Square, PA—a distinguished manor home originally built in 1822 and thoughtfully expanded over the centuries. Set on 6.9 lush acres, this 4,353 sq ft residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities.  The main house features five spacious bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, adorned with wide-plank hardwood floors, exposed beams, and five fireplaces with original mantels. The gourmet kitchen boasts a Viking 6+ burner stove with griddle and dual ovens, a second gas cook top, dual sinks, and extensive soapstone countertops. Recent enhancements include a mudroom, pantry, and a screened porch off the primary suite, offering serene garden views.  A detached 3-car garage includes a charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment—ideal for guests or extended family. The property also features stone terraces, mature gardens, and fenced areas perfect for recreation or pets. Modern upgrades encompass central air conditioning, radiant heat in brick floors, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and a generator. Public water and sewer services have been added for convenience.  Located within the esteemed Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, this estate offers proximity to downtown Kennett Square’s vibrant dining and shopping scene, the Kennett Square Country Club, and major routes to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Experience the perfect harmony of historic character and contemporary living in this exceptional property.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    4353.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Hot Water

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    6.9

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,450,000

  • Tax Amount

    16363.0

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 353

  • Price/SqFt

    $333

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    0062.1100

  • Water Source

    Public

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Discover timeless elegance at 401 West Locust Lane in Kennett Square, PA—a distinguished manor home originally built in 1822 and thoughtfully expanded over the centuries. Set on 6.9 lush acres, this 4,353 sq ft residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities.  The main house features five spacious bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, adorned with wide-plank hardwood floors, exposed beams, and five fireplaces with original mantels. The gourmet kitchen boasts a Viking 6+ burner stove with griddle and dual ovens, a second gas cook top, dual sinks, and extensive soapstone countertops. Recent enhancements include a mudroom, pantry, and a screened porch off the primary suite, offering serene garden views.  A detached 3-car garage includes a charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment—ideal for guests or extended family. The property also features stone terraces, mature gardens, and fenced areas perfect for recreation or pets. Modern upgrades encompass central air conditioning, radiant heat in brick floors, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and a generator. Public water and sewer services have been added for convenience.  Located within the esteemed Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, this estate offers proximity to downtown Kennett Square’s vibrant dining and shopping scene, the Kennett Square Country Club, and major routes to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Experience the perfect harmony of historic character and contemporary living in this exceptional property.

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