THE HOSFORD HOMESTEAD, Circa 1735 with an addition in 1804, one of the oldest and well preserved vintage properties in Falls Village with two huge center chimneys, hand-hewn timbers, hand made nails, hand made glass in the 6 over 6 windows with 12 over 12 windows in the 1804 addition. The parlor has pine paneled walls, paneled doors & kings board floors & back to back stone & brick fireplaces with baking ovens in the parlor & dining room. There are 5 fireplaces in all & two stairwells to the second level. The in-ground pool has a tiered field stone surround with beautiful perennial gardens as a backdrop, beyond is a grass court for playing croquet/bocce. The carriage house built in 1997, consisting of a work shop/garage/34'x26' studio & 34'x24' apartment was designed to complement the main house with 2324 square feet of living space, radiant heat, central air, central vac, lots of versatility for use with its high ceilings & open floor plan. Steel carrying beams allow for hoisting boats and autos to be stored or worked on. The generator services both the main house & carriage house. The out buildings consist of a barn, well house & chicken coop all on 10.35 pristine acres. An addl 45.52 acres can be purchased with the homestead with asking price of $1.8 Mil. The property has been certified organic & is perfect for organic farming, organically maintained fields & pastures for livestock, equestrian estate, ample space & comfort for a home business. Some acreage is in PA 490
Date | Event | Price | $/Sqft | Source |
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Listing Removed For Sale | $1,485,000 | $402 | William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l | |
Listed For Sale | $1,485,000 | $402 | William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |