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Four Chimneys Farm, Unionville, Pennsylvania<br />
Less than a mile from the quaint village of Unionville, in the Brandywine<br />
Valley of Pennsylvania, sits one of the most uniquely crafted homes in<br />
historic southern Chester County. Enter the property into a white gravel<br />
motor court to a U shaped courtyard framed by horse pastures, beautiful<br />
gardens and mature trees. The home, which was constructed in 1978 with<br />
reclaimed 18th century fieldstone and wooden beams from the original<br />
period farmhouse, is modeled after a French hunting lodge.<br />
An imported French mahogany door welcomes you into the 4,825 sq ft.<br />
homes’ entrance with a sunken great room featuring a massive fireplace;<br />
one of 4 working fireplaces which inspired the name Four Chimneys Farm.<br />
The stone interior walls and spectacular 30 foot beamed ceiling are a nod to<br />
the original historic Kane Farm that once occupied the land.<br />
Adjacent to the great room is a modern kitchen with Viking Range, Sub Zero<br />
refrigerator, two dishwashers and two sinks. The kitchen also contains a<br />
mud room/sitting area and a cozy breakfast bar. A second stunning stone<br />
fireplace is the centerpiece of a spacious dining room with a vaulted ceiling<br />
and views of both the courtyard and gardens. A wood paneled library offers<br />
a third fireplace and boasts a wet bar with views of one of the horse<br />
pastures.<br />
The first floor primary suite is a private retreat in itself. Relax by the<br />
fireplace, while taking in the expansive views of the swimming pool and<br />
terrace overlooking the 49+ acre farm. The master bath features a large<br />
soaking tub, purposely placed within view of the horse fields, and a sizable<br />
glass shower with modern fixtures. Dual spiral staircases lead to a second floor balcony, that connect two<br />
private guest wings with three bedrooms/two full baths-- all designed with<br />
classic marble for timeless appeal. Each bedroom commands unparalleled<br />
views of the surrounding countryside. The lower level of the house provides for practical office space, a wine cellar, storage and another half bath. Finally, there is an oversized three car<br />
garage, suitable for a car collector. The equestrian facility is comprising 8 fields, each with a turn out shed and automatic waterer, an outdoor regulation sized sand dressage arena, a 70’ by 200’ indoor arena (office or apartment space) and a 13 stall barn. There is a finished tack room,a heated wash stall and an attached farm manager/groom apartment. A large tractor/hay shed and tool building<br />
completes this turnkey equine center, which has it’s own entrance and<br />
driveway. The barn and house are on separate utilities, allowing the<br />
equestrian center to be leased as a turnkey professional operation.<br />
The property is suitable for professional competitors, fox hunting enthusiasts<br />
or pleasure riders looking to enjoy direct access to thousands of acres of<br />
open space, including 1300 acres adjacent through the Cheslen Preserve. In<br />
addition, the property is preserved under ACT 319 (Clean & Green) through<br />
the Brandywine Conservancy, resulting in very low taxes for an estate of this<br />
size.<br />
Four Chimneys Farm is perfectly located in the heart of Cheshire Hunt<br />
Country with easy access to Olympic level training programs as well as world<br />
class events at Plantation Field International, The Devon Horse Show and<br />
Fair Hill Training Center. For the non equestrian, the Brandywine Valley is<br />
well known for attractions such Longwood Gardens, the Brandywine River<br />
Museum and the wonderful communities of Kennett Square, West Chester<br />
and Wilmington, Delaware. The farm is located in the award winning<br />
Unionville Chadds Ford School District and is a short drive to regional<br />
railways and the Philadelphia international airport. |
