Handsome Chester County stone farmhouse on 2.2+/-ac in picturesque North Coventry Township and nestled among sycamore and cherry trees, ancient lilacs, perennials and wildflowers! Offering an abundance of wild life and an array of birds, this homestead is just a few minutes walk to Coventry Woods with 702 acres of preserved land with walking trails, picnic pavilions and community events. This incredible farmette is rich with history and tucked away in an area of the township known as Free Love Valley, It was named such based on a mid 19th century religious sect that once roamed the valley. The original home was a stone and log cabin dating back to the mid 1700's. A stone addition was added in @1860 and the most recent addition in @1960s. The craftsmanship is of an era gone by, with deep windowsills, hand-hewn beams, oak and pine wide-plank flooring. It is truly a step back in time to a more peaceful period. Enter the heart of the home, a gathering area with oak flooring, hand hewn beamed ceiling and stone fireplace (with electric insert) which steps down to the great room enhanced with deep window sills, hand-hewn beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. The kitchen area is simple and practical and offers an eating area, with island with butcher block top, hardwood flooring and beamed ceiling. Adjoining the kitchen is a sun drenched dining room with hardwood floors, beamed ceilings (with a hidden trap door opening access, to the 2nd floor, to more easily move furniture) as well as a slider to the deck for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment of nature and wildlife! Completing the first floor is a powder room with pedestal sink. Entry to the 2nd floor is through a charming spiral staircase. There is a large landing area with hardwood floors and could be used as a reading or sitting area. This level offers 3 generous sized bedrooms. Bedroom 1 offers hardwood flooring, a spacious closet and skylight and features the hidden trap door opening under the bed for movement of furniture. Bedroom 2 offers hardwood flooring, beamed ceiling and a spacious closet. Bedroom 3 offers hardwood floors, beamed ceiling and spacious closet. The 3rd floor attic area features an abundance of storage space. The basement level houses the laundry and utilities. The oversized open barn/garage offers great storage and area for parking. The spring house is fed by 3 springs which comes from South Coventry and Deer Park water * The home is well cared for and offers many newer Andersen windows, 200 amp electric, well pump, tank and lines replaced in 2024, oil heat and hot water in 2021. ** Seller desires to sell the property in 'as is' condition.
