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$939,000
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Off Market
2 FORGE HILL WAY
CHESTER HEIGHTS, PA 19063
4 Beds
4 Baths
4253 Sqft
$1,386,348
RealtyHop Estimate
42.19%
Since May 1, 2020
National-US
Primary Model
About This Property
This stone Farmhouse, nestled in the side of a hill on nearly 4
scenic acres, sits adj to 500 acres of woods owned by Natural Lands
Trust & Middletown Twp Open Space, offers spac rms, wide plank
hrdwd flrs, & lrg wndws w/deep sills. The org house was built circa
1785 & purchased by Joseph Thatcher, who owned a tilt mill by
Chester Crk & lived in the home w/his family. In 1901 George Wood,
the founder of Wawa Dairy purchased the home as part of hundreds of
acres. Upon his death in 1926, the home was given to his youngest
daughter, Dorothea, who restored/"modernized" the org house, adding
a lg addtn which incl more BRs, BAs, a Kit & a 2-car Gar w/10
parking spaces. Forge Hill was renovated by architects & master
craftsmen to retain the history so the addition is seamless unlike
some 18th century homes where the addts do not work together. From
2008 to present those improvements incl: 40 yr thick cedar roof
(cost $100,000), copper gutters, flashing & rm installed in 2008.
All chimneys re-pointed & capped w/slate-energy conservation, 33
Pella Architectural; divided light high-perfrmnc wndws w/invisible
screens, 3 Pella Glass Strm Drs, 4 BAs renovated w/prem
historically sensitive period esthetics w/modern water conservation
fxtrs, 2018 New Geothermal ht pump w/high efficiency boiler hybrid
system (cost $100,000); New air handling units incl high velocity
syst, Skylights on Prch rf to incr natural daylight in LR & DR,
Vermont green slate flrs in kit, 1 BR & Foyer. All flrs refin 2017
incl orgin random width planked pine in several rms. All plmb renov
done w/copper/cast iron. Well wtr w/wtr conditioning, filtration &
UV trt. Rev osmosis drinking wtr syst, LED lighting t/o incl
recessed lighting, 2017 Tigerwood Maple prch flr, DEP certified oil
tank closure/concrete filled. Matching boxlock hrdwr on org drs, 5
frpls w/gas frpl in LR; MBR w/sitting/dressing rm & MBR newly
renovated w/marble twin vanity & curbless shwr. Closet
systems in MBR/BA closets, 3 add'l BRs all newly painted & flrs
refinished. All BRs newly insulated, 4 full BAs-all newly
renovated 1 w/refinished claw ft tub, Lrg lndry rm w/vintage lndry
tub, ample storage cabinets, butcher blk cnters & wonderful morning
light. Game Rm w/brk flr & stucco walls w/open beam ceiling perfect
for pool. A bar w/ sink & refrig in the crnr opening into the
Flower Rm where Dorothea raised her prized orchids; wndws w/deep
sills. Forge Hill offers priv wooded living in close proximity to
local amenities and GVSD
Unit Size
4,253Ft²
Days on Market
69 days
Land Size
3.77 acres
Price per sqft
$229
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$901
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1800
Last updated: 10 months ago (Bright MLS #PADE509146)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
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May 11, 2020 | Sold to Natalie J Shafer, Scott L S... | $939,000 | |
Sold to Natalie J Shafer, Scott L S... | |||
Feb 20, 2020 | Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media | $975,000 | |
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media |
Property Highlights
Parking Available
Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace