BETSI CAREY

Description

Fox Hill Farm, nestled in the heart of Chester County's bucolic horse country, is an exquisite country estate and income-producing equestrian facility that evokes the best of Europe and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Situated on 80+ acres, the home was designed in 2006 by renowned architect, Richard Buchanan, who was recently named to the Forbes Top 200 Residential Architects 2025 list (from 18,000 firms considered). The property retains the charm of the historic farm through the rolling topography, original spring house, and barns. The home offers an abundance of modern amenities while maintaining the authentic feel of a historic fieldstone estate. Enter the long stone driveway, past mature trees and horse pastures before being welcomed by mature boxwoods and garden hydrangeas at the front entrance featuring a 19th century mahogany door and surround embellished with period antique hardware. The foyer's black and white checkerboard Italian marble tile once graced an English manor home. Cross 200-year-old French Oak floors imported from a French chateau to discover a music room fitting for a grand piano, an elegant living room, and arched doorways to a dining room that allows views of the home's beautiful landscape. Tall ceilings and farmhouse wood floors lead to a large family room where one can relax in front of a large open-hearth fireplace. The kitchen was designed with reclaimed hardwood floors and exposed ceiling beams. Chefs and foodies will rejoice at the kitchen’s amenities including gorgeous white marble countertops accented by a custom butcher block, a soapstone prep area with sink, a Lacanche range with 3 ovens, warming drawers and 7 burners, side-by-side full size Sub Zero refrigerators with two freezer drawers, a built in Miele cappuccino maker, and a Shaws Original farmhouse sink. Outside, adjacent to the kitchen, enjoy a stone barbeque complex with both propane and wood grills. The 1200 bottle wine cellar, large butler’s pantry with a full size Sub Zero wine fridge and adjacent wet bar will complete your entertaining experience. Enjoy hosting guests in the formal dining room, the kitchen’s large eat-in area or dine alfresco on the sweeping outdoor veranda while watching wildlife on the pond or in the back pastures. Climb the gracefully curved Greek ornamented staircase to three lovely second-floor bedrooms with two baths, an additional guest room with en-suite bathroom, and a primary bedroom suite. Enjoy a vast, room-sized walk-in closet with built-in shoe rack and shelves. Head to the master suites sumptuous Jerusalem stone floored bathroom, luxuriate in the large shower, and copper clad soaking tub and steam room.Catch the evening breeze from the privacy of an outdoor balcony overlooking the countryside. The third floor offers ample office space, a powder room, and a spare room with a full bath that can be used as a guest room, extra library, or creative workspace. On the lower level, enjoy the movie screening room designed like a glorious Moroccan tent, another large family room, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar that holds 1200 bottles and boasts another wet sink and tasting area. There is also a pool table area, laundry room, and a large yoga and workout studio. Beyond the house, 80 acres of beautiful views and bountiful space invites picnics, parties and outdoor recreation. After a game on the tennis court, cool off in the extra large pool surrounded by locally quarried Avondale fieldstone or relax in the newly constructed timber framed pool house, while taking in the unencumbered private views of the surrounding scenery. Equine enthusiasts will indulge in all that Cheshire Hunt country offers, with endless trail riding and ample competition venues The equestrian facility is income-generating and is currently leased to an international level rider. Fox Hill Farm is within an hour of Philadelphia and an easy commute to all the majorcities by railway in Downingtown or Wilmington, Delaware.

Features