Welcome to 140 Thompson Rd located in vibrant Kennett Square in beautiful Chester County, PA!
Potential bed and breakfast opportunity!
Make this elegant and modern colonial farmhouse your new home. Ideally situated on 2.6 acres surrounded by 22 acres of conservancy land. This 6 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom timeless classic was originally built in 1925. A stunning carved staircase is the focal point of a graceful foyer entrance. Custom woodwork, beautiful wide plank hardwood floors throughout, and 4 architecturally designed fireplaces create a charming flow through the entire home.
This meticulously maintained home has a spacious open floor plan ideal for entertaining and family living. Large windows throughout every room fill this home with vibrant sunlight. Relax in the grand living room opening to a lovely screened porch that the owners refer to as their “joyous room” with views of the scenic countryside. Adjacent to Living Room, the Library with office overlooks the rear terrace.
The Gourmet Kitchen with Breakfast Room is filled with natural sunlight from skylights and large windows. The Kitchen wing also has a cozy Tea Room and an additional room servicing a Butler’s Pantry filled with solid wood cabinetry.
On the second floor and private from other bedrooms, the oversized master suite is exceptional. It includes a large separate dressing room area, with many closets. Enjoy the newly renovated master bath, featuring new fixtures, stone tile shower stall and a separate large soaking tub. Upstairs offers countless bedroom arrangements with ensuite bathrooms, including the potential for an in-law suite or au-pair quarters with the convenience of having a private separate stairway connecting to the kitchen, allowing superb layout for any bed and breakfast accommodation.
Entertain with family, socialize with friends or hold group meetings in the stately Great Room (33×21). The custom mahogany woodworking accents a walk-in fireplace and offers a distinguished open wet-bar area (8×9). This room has the potential for large home office with versatility to meet many needs.
Attached 3-car garage opens into additional storage perfect for a workshop. Main floor Laundry.
Close to Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and Winery Events. Easy access to I-95, Amtrak, Wilmington Train Station, Wilmington, Christiana, and West Chester.
Property Features
- "Joyous Porch" with Panoramic Views of Countryside
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Attached 3-Car Garage with Connected Workshop
- Bed and Breakfast Opportunity
- Four Architecturally Stunning Fireplaces
- Gourmet Kithchen with Sunlit Breakfast Room
- Stately Great Room (33x21)
- Stunning Carved Staircase Focal Point of Entry Hall
- Surrounded by 22 Acres of Conservancy Land
- Traditional Farmhouse with Spacious Open Floorplan
- Two Additional Private Staircases
- Two-Zoned Central Gas Heating
- Walk-in Fireplace and Wet-bar (8x9)
- Wide-Plank Hardwood Floors Throughout
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What's Nearby?
Restaurants
- Portabellos (1.55 mi)250 reviews
- Letty’s Tavern (1.61 mi)69 reviews
- La Peña Mexicana (1.18 mi)249 reviews
Coffee Shops
- Philter (1.52 mi)171 reviews
- Evergreen Café (1.04 mi)31 reviews
- Chaikhana Chai (1.6 mi)10 reviews
Transit Stations
- 430 reviews
- Cherry Hill NJ Transit Station (37.31 mi)2 reviews
- PATCO Haddonfield Station (37.28 mi)8 reviews
Education
- The Goddard School of Hockessin (4.15 mi)1 reviews
- Messiah Community Pre School (11.94 mi)4 reviews
- Hockessin Montessori School (4.77 mi)6 reviews