1581 Dowlin Forge Road, Downingtown, PA 19335-1659 $2,190,000

Beds/Baths: 4/5
Interior Sq. Ft: 4,347
Acreage: 3
Age:192 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PACT2074334
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Rarely do you see a three acre property with such incredible privacy made possible by being surrounded by one hundred forested acres of township park land! Overlooking the Brandywine Valley and close to the Struble Trail, this property features a circa 1800 four bedroom, five bathroom home with a fabulous combination Three Car Garage and Pool House that was beautifully designed by Period Architecture. The house overlooks a picturesque Pond and Spring House. The current Entry into the home is by way of a covered flagstone patio into an 1800’s entrance room with open beam ceiling. The original cooking pots and beehive oven have been preserved. Housed in an addition, the fabulous newer Kitchen features beautiful quartz countertops and ample cabinet space. All of the stainless appliances are high-end. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a Breakfast Area with lofted ceiling, perfectly set under a Palladian window to capture the view. Two atrium doors access the expansive Deck which offers further private views of the Pond and Brandywine Valley. The Kitchen overlooks the Family Room with a cozy gas fireplace, ceiling fan, and lots of windows, perfect for enjoying the fabulous view. Off the Family Room is a Full Bathroom and a spiral staircase to the Primary Bedroom. The current entry also leads one to the antique part of the home. Here we find a Dining Room used by the present owners as a Sitting Room. This room features the original cooking fireplace, complete with the original crane. From the Sitting Room one proceeds to the home’s original Entrance Hall with front door and main staircase to the upper level. The Living Room features a fireplace and several south-facing, nine over nine windows which fill this room with natural light. Off the Living Room is a Library with book shelving and storage closet. It is important to note that all of the rooms on this level, including those in the antique section, feature nine foot ceilings - a rarity in antique homes of this vintage. Also note that all of the antique section’s floors feature the original wood flooring. At the top of the staircase is the Primary Bedroom Suite. Located here is a large room set in the home’s antique section that features a ten foot ceiling! Here is the convenient location for the home’s Laundry and accesses to a private deck overlooking the Entry and pool area. This space could easily house a Home Office or Dressing Room. The carpeted Primary Bedroom features five windows which offer fantastic views, access to the spiral staircase to the Family Room, and a ceiling fan. Off the bedroom is a large Walk-in Closet and the Primary Bathroom. Found here are “his and her” vanities, a shower, commode closet, and a Jacuzzi tub set under a Palladian window. Bedroom 2 has a fireplace and easy access to the Hall Bathroom. Bedroom 3 also has a fireplace and has an en-suite bathroom. On the third level is found Bedroom 4 which has a large cedar closet and access to the attic. There is also a Hall Bathroom. All of the home’s windows were either rebuilt and insulated or are new. The newer Pool House and Three Car Garage features a sitting area with a beamed ceiling and massive stone fireplace adjacent to the magnificently designed pool which is surrounded by a stone deck, stone walls, and stunning landscaping. The spacious c.1830 Stone Barn has two levels. The voluminous top level is currently used to house the owner’s car collection but also sports a basketball net. The lower level has sufficient storage space for lawn tractors and assorted equipment. There is also a large workshop that would be perfect for a woodworker. An additional stone building awaits your vision. Located in the sought-after Downingtown School District, this property is conveniently located for the commuter.

Bedroom 4: 15 X 15 - Upper 2
Primary Bed: 25 X 22 - Upper 1
Primary Bath: 15 X 16 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 15 X 15 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 14 X 15 - Upper 1
Laundry: Upper 1
Other: 15 X 16 - Upper 1
Living Room: 15 X 21 - Main
Kitchen: 18 X 18 - Main
Dining Room: 11 X 16 - Main
Family Room: 15 X 19 - Main
Sitting Room: 12 X 15 - Main
Foyer: 7 X 30 - Main

Taxes: $15,700
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: Downingtown Area
Elem. School: East Ward Mid. School: Downingtown High School: Downingtown Hs West Campus

Features

Water
Water Oriented: Yes; Water Front: No; Water Access: Yes; Water Body Type: Pond;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Heat Pump(s), Electric, Propane - Owned, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Well Water, On Site Septic, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Additional Stairway, Full Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Solid Hardwood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, 9'+ Ceilings

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Stucco Exterior, Deck(s), Patio(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, In Ground Pool

Lot
Pond

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 1.38 mi
Shamona Creek Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 1.65 mi
East Ward Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 1.72 mi
Lionville Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 2.32 mi
Beaver Creek Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 2.34 mi
Insight PA Cyber Charter School Insight PA Cyber Charter School K–12 Exton 2.42 mi
Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 2.62 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 2.64 mi
Bradford Heights Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.08 mi
Pickering Valley Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Chester Springs 3.33 mi
Caln Elementary School Coatesville Area School District K–5 Thorndale 3.53 mi
Mary C Howse Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.91 mi
Exton Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 Exton 4.56 mi
West Bradford Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 4.71 mi
Reeceville Elementary School Coatesville Area School District K–5 Coatesville 4.97 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Downingtown Area School District 6 Downingtown 1.51 mi
Downingtown Middle School Downingtown Area School District 7–8 Downingtown 1.58 mi
Insight PA Cyber Charter School Insight PA Cyber Charter School K–12 Exton 2.42 mi
Lionville Middle School Downingtown Area School District 7–8 Exton 2.6 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 2.64 mi
North Brandywine Middle School Coatesville Area School District 7 Coatesville 4.89 mi

Public High (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Downingtown High School West Campus Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Downingtown 1.7 mi
Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Downingtown 1.8 mi
Chester County Technical College High School-Brandywi Chester County Technical College High School 9–12 Downingtown 2.35 mi
Insight PA Cyber Charter School Insight PA Cyber Charter School K–12 Exton 2.42 mi
Downingtown High School East Campus Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Exton 2.47 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 2.64 mi
Achievement House Charter School Achievement House Charter School 7–12 Exton 3.52 mi

Private (12 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Downingtown 1.55 mi
St Joseph School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Downingtown 1.92 mi
Lori Petrie Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Downingtown 1.92 mi
Mission For Educating Children With Autism Nonsectarian Ungraded Downingtown 1.94 mi
Bishop Shanahan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Downingtown 1.94 mi
Devereux Day School-Cares Nonsectarian Ungraded Downingtown 2.49 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Exton 2.93 mi
Windsor Christian Academy Baptist K–8 Uwchland 3.08 mi
Creative Kids Of Downingtown Nonsectarian K Downingtown 3.66 mi
Great Beginnings Christian Kindergarten Methodist Preschool–K Exton 3.75 mi
Beth Israel Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Eagle 3.8 mi
The Goddard School - Exton Nonsectarian Preschool–K Exton 4.66 mi

© 2024 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

This report is a detailed community overview for Downingtown (19335), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $80,318

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,121
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.70
  • Households w/ Children: 67%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 14,579 (77.2%)
  • Rented: 3,396 (18.0%)
  • Vacant: 914 (4.8%)
  • Total: 18,889

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 48,962
Households: 17,975
Median Age: 40.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 1.6%
  • High School Graduate: 19.4%
  • Some College: 13.7%
  • Associate Degree: 8.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 35.6%
  • Graduate Degree: 20.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $112,116

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $895
  • One Bedroom: $1,158
  • Two Bedroom: $1,323
  • Three Bedroom: $1,427
  • Four Bedroom: $1,929

© 2024 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester , (610) 431-1100

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved
Listing data as of 11/23/2024.

1581 Dowlin Forge Road, Downingtown, PA 19335-1659

Share on Facebook
Share on X
Pin It
Copy Link
Email It

Broker Compensation

An offer of broker compensation or seller concession is not a guarantee. All compensation offers and concessions are negotiable and subject to written agreement between the parties. Please consult with your real estate agent for more information.