West Chester, PA 19380,898 FRANK RD
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West Chester, PA 19380,898 FRANK RD
West Chester, PA 19380,898 FRANK RD
West Chester, PA 19380,898 FRANK RD
West Chester, PA 19380,898 FRANK RD

$553,000

Est. payment /mo

$575,000

3.8%
Est.Price: ?

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898 FRANK RD West Chester, PA 19380

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,908 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 06/15/2016

Key Details

Sold Price $553,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,908 sqft

Price per Sqft $141

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID 1002391464

Sold Date 06/15/16

Style Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,908

Originating Board TREND

Year Built 1760

Annual Tax Amount $6,528

Tax Year 2016

Lot Size 3.500 Acres

Acres 3.5

Lot Dimensions 0X0

Property Description

Architecturally elegant & historically significant, the cir.1760 Colonel John Hannum III Farmhouse awaits its new owners! "Tulip Hill Farm" is perched on a hillside above Rt. 322 in East Bradford Twp near downtown West Chester. This Nationally Registered residence, constructed of fieldstone, is a signature example of the symmetrical Colonial Georgian style w flushed chimneys, a gable roof, 1st floor 12/12 windows, exquisite recessed front door w fan & sidelights. Attached is a rear wing banked addition & 1-car garage. There is also a detached 2 car garage. This was the home of Colonel John Hannum III (1742 ? 1799). Hannum was Commander of the 1st PA Battalion, on the PA House of Representatives, helped move the Chester County seat from Chester to Turks Head (West Chester), & a delegate to the PA Convention to ratify the Constitution. The interior is stunning w a gracious Center Hall Floorplan, generous room sizes & ceiling heights, handsome hardwood flooring (some original), deep sills w hand-blown glass panes, 5 fps & rich architectural features! The side banked addition, accessed via fenced yard, has a bricked floor Bfast Room w beamed ceiling & "wine cellar," tandem sliding doors, & access to brick patio. Kitchen offers a convenient layout, cherry cabinetry, Oak flooring, exposed stone wall & spiral stairs to 2nd Level. DR is a Historical Showcase w a large fp w/beehive oven, beamed ceiling & built-in cabinet designed by Marshall Brinton. Central Hall is grand w doors to LR & FR; each w fps, built-ins, ample windows & paneled division which can be opened to join spaces. Half bath built under the graceful staircase. 2nd Level Landing is classically defined w access to 3 BRs: 1 w a Valley Forge marble fp, walk-in closet & full Bath w exposed stone wall; 1 w fp, MBR w built-ins & Full Bath which also opens to the hallway. A hall leads to bonus room, another BR, spiral stairs to Kitchen & up to walk-up Attic. Bment offers several spaces w utilities, storage, & possible entertainment/projects areas. This property has been lovingly cared for & maintained by its long time owners. Recent upgrades include: new septic, new boiler & more. This is a rare chance to own a piece of Local & National history! A chance to enjoy an architectural gem while still maintaining the scale commonly found in more recent homes. Convenient to major routes, shopping, civic amenities of downtown West Chester & all the beauties that Chester County has to offer!

Location

State PA

County Chester

Area East Bradford Twp (10351)

Zoning R2

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic

Basement Full, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Dining Area

Hot Water S/W Changeover

Heating Oil, Hot Water, Radiator

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Marble

Equipment Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher

Fireplace N

Appliance Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher

Heat Source Oil

Laundry Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Breezeway

Garage Spaces 6.0

Fence Other

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Shingle

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Breezeway

Total Parking Spaces 6

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Irregular

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Well

Architectural Style Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District West Chester Area

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 51-04 -0027.01A0

Ownership Fee Simple

Security Features Security System

Acceptable Financing Conventional

Listing Terms Conventional

Financing Conventional

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Michael A Wallacavage • James A Cochrane Inc
Bought with Shiloh M McGuire • Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester

Jan Crowley

License ID: 660313

+1(443) 538-4326

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