1241 W Strasburg Rd

1241 W Strasburg Rd

1241 W Strasburg Rd

$600,000 | 1241 W Strasburg Rd, West Chester, PA 19380

Welcome to 1241 W Strasburg Road in the quaint, historic village of Marshallton. Built in 1870, this property was a double unit and was since lovingly converted into a beautiful single home. Up the front steps to a spacious and inviting front porch, a white trellis covered in wisteria blooms. Enter through two tall gracious wood doors; to your left a formal large dining room, original hardwood floors and large, bright fully restored windows. To your right a cozy sitting room lined with a bookcase, china cupboards, a decorative fireplace and an inviting window bench. The side entrance leads to the second floor stairs, a mudroom area and a wonderful modern kitchen with white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and terracotta floors. A great feature is the white washed ceiling beams. Step down into a beautiful sun filled living room with a large fireplace, breakfast room and French doors leading out onto a fabulous patio overlooking the lovely, flat back garden. A full sized bathroom and laundry facilities complete this floor. On the second floor you’ll find three great sized bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with glass enclosed shower, a claw foot tub, a one sink double vanity and marble floors. On the third floor, a completely open space. Currently used as a study and 4th bedroom, can also be converted into a gym and yoga room. The unfinished basement, has a great workshop, loads of storage room and stairs/bilco door leading to the side of the property. Raised and fenced in vegetable beds galore, a fully functional chicken coop and mature perennial landscaping. There’s a pole barn currently used as a workshop and storage space at the end of the property with access through a private gravel lane. There’s additional parking along the lane for your guests. Marshallton originated in 1750. Built adjacent to Strasburg Road, the only major thoroughfare between Philadelphia and Pittsburg. The village has many historic properties including: The Marshallton Inn, the Four Dogs Tavern, the remains of Martin’s Tavern, the original General Store, the former Baldwin’s Book Barn, and a restored blacksmith shop, too name a few. Marshallton is within minutes of the Brandywine River, the Stroud Preserve and Tattersall Golf Course. Downingtown School district , including the Downingtown Stem Academy. Close to shopping centers, West Chester Borough and major thoroughfares to the Mainline, the city and the airport. Come live and relax in the quiet surroundings of this amazing Colonial-era treasure. ** Showings to begin on Friday 05/14**