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Key Details
Sold Price $915,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,352 sqft
Price per Sqft $170
Subdivision Moorehall
MLS Listing ID PACT2006996
Sold Date 01/26/22
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,352
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1740
Annual Tax Amount $12,052
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 13.000 Acres
Acres 13.0
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
A Georgian Manor House Circa 1740s located near Valley Forge and recognized as one of the oldest Georgian style homes in Chester County. Rich in Revolutionary War history, Moore Hall is a stately stone mansion on 13 plus acres near Valley Forge Park. This National Historic Register property served as officers quarters during the Revolution and in the 1800s, a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Because five miles separated this historic site from the Encampment of the soldiers, it was it not included in the 1430 acres set apart in 1893 as Valley Forge Park. George Washington was here! In 1778, Moore Hall was the meeting place of a joint sub-committee of Congress. It was here that George Washington stood to defend himself against allegations that he was not competent to lead the American forces.
The house demonstrates the typical five bay center-hall, two-floor plan of Georgian architecture. The center hall is divided into a front hall and a stair hall by two fluted Doric pilasters. Most of the interior detailing is original with high ceilings, deep crown moldings, chair rail, paneled window, deep windowsills, random width floors and doorways with eared architraves. Off the center hall is the formal dining room featuring a carved marble fireplace centered in a paneled wall a unique cabinet with arched heads and keystones above both the cabinet and symmetrical door on the other side of the fireplace. On the opposite side of the center hall is a large living room with a marble fireplace, built-in cabinets, and shelves, four large windows, chair rail and magnificent crown moldings. From the formal living space, two French doors lead to the relaxing sunroom with a ceiling made from original barn beams. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy this peaceful country setting! Just across the hall is a comfortable den with a fireplace housing a Vermont Stove, perfect for those cold winter nights. The breakfast area, kitchen with stainless refrigerator, range and Bosch dishwasher connect to the den/sitting room. The standalone kitchen house was connected to the main house in the late 1800s and contains another large fireplace, an entrance from the rear porch, another outside entrance to the front of the kitchen house, a large laundry room and powder room. Once used as quarters for help, a separate stairway leads to the second floor of the kitchen house offering an additional bedroom, bonus space or office. Just off the large hall on the second floor are four large bright bedrooms, all with chair rail and crown molding, original wide plank flooring and a full bath. An additional full bath with tub and shower sits connects two bedrooms on the East side of the house. One more level, the third floor, contains three more bedrooms, office, play or bonus space, a full bath with shower, a large cedar closet and lots of extra out of sight storage.
To the West of the main house is an old stone carriage house in need of repair and restoration. As the new owner of historic Moore Hall, you can choose to restore this large structure, convert to garage, or remove it. There are lots of options to consider!
Surrounded by trees, and nature, Moore Hall is secluded, peaceful and private. Enjoy the serenity and the convenience of easy access to Philadelphia, major highways, shopping, parks, trails, and recreation . And don't forget to spend time exploring the unique shops, breweries, and restaurants of downtown Phoenixville!
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area Schuylkill Twp (10327)
Zoning FARM
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Additional Bedroom
Basement Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Full
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors, Wood Stove, Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s)
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Multi Units, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood, Marble, Mantel(s)
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Wood Frame,Transom
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Utilities Available Cable TV, Electric Available, Phone, Water Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shake
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility 48\"+ Halls, 32\"+ wide Doors, Doors - Swing In
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Parking Type Driveway
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Interior, No Thru Street, Not In Development, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Partly Wooded, Cleared
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Schuykill
Middle Schools Phoenixville Area
High Schools Phoenixville Area
School District Phoenixville Area
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 27-03 -0162
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Non-Monitored,Security System,Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions
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Bought with Jennifer L Durham • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
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