1255 Hollow Rd

Chester Springs, PA 19425

$2,700,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
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Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
Closed 3/15/13
Closed 3/15/13
Foyer
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Family Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Sun Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
View

Description

Private estate in birchrunville. Seldom Seen Quality - Exceptional John Milner designed Chester County farmhouse on 30+ park-like acres in the heart of Birchrunville. Built to exacting specifications. Exterior features include craftsman pointed stone, multi-faceted mahogany cornices, and recent standing seam copper roofs. Exceedingly fine interior details include full plaster walls, carefully selected custom millwork, and floors of 100 year old 5/4" long leaf yellow pine, pegged walnut, polished...Private estate in birchrunville. Seldom Seen Quality - Exceptional John Milner designed Chester County farmhouse on 30+ park-like acres in the heart of Birchrunville. Built to exacting specifications. Exterior features include craftsman pointed stone, multi-faceted mahogany cornices, and recent standing seam copper roofs. Exceedingly fine interior details include full plaster walls, carefully selected custom millwork, and floors of 100 year old 5/4" long leaf yellow pine, pegged walnut, polished brick, and imported tile. Five fireplaces (LR, DR, walk-in in FR, MBR, & guest BR) are fully functional, but never used. There is a heated and air conditioned detached 4 car garage. Also on the property are a pond, meandering stream, and fully restored 18th c. bank barn with additional 4 car garage addition. Property is tax advantaged under Act 319, but not deed restricted. SUBDIVISION is possible.
  1. Listed by Alice Waters • BHHS Fox & Roach-Malvern
    P: (610)-420-8020 alice@finecountryproperties.com

Property Details for 1255 Hollow Road

Tax ID Number
25-03-0138
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/28/2023 02:05 AM

Property Details for 1255 Hollow Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1003552987
Days on Market155
Taxes$19,537 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1990
Lot Size31.60 AC / 1,376,496 SF
CountyChester County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Malvern

Sold By James A Cochrane Inc

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Building Information for 1255 Hollow Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size31.60 AC / 1,376,496 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,970 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,342

Property Taxes

$1,628

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1255 Hollow Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: OWEN J ROBERTS
  • School District County ID: 300200397338
  • Elementary School: WEST VINCENT (CHESTER PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: OWEN J ROBERTS (CHESTER PA)
  • High School: OWEN J ROBERTS (CHESTER PA)
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: West Vincent Twp (10325)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $586,150
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $584,570
  • Land Assessed Value: $1,580
  • Land Use Code: F20
  • Zoning: RC
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $5,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 15
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 17
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 18
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 22
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island, Pantry, Double Sink
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 18
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 20
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 23
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 24
  • Room Description: OFFICE
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
  • Room Description: SUN ROOM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
  • Room Description: MBR DEN
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 8
  • Room Description: KITCHEN
Room 13
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored
Room 14
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Building Info
Building Info
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Subdivision Possible
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Location Type: Pond
  • Parcel ID: 260675
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Attic/House Fan, Central Vacuum, Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Suburban West REALTORS Association
  • List Agent URL: FineCountryProperties.com

Property History for 1255 Hollow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT2100380

—
Jun 6, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT2097562

—
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2100380

$4,700,000—
May 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2097562

$4,700,000—
Dec 5, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT2057928

—
Sep 25, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PACT2057928

$4,750,000—
Jan 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2057928

$5,050,000—
Mar 15, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349737559

$2,700,000—
Mar 15, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003552987

$2,700,000—
Oct 12, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003552987

—
May 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003552987

$2,850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT2100380

—
06/06/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT2097562

—
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2100380

$4,700,000
05/15/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2097562

$4,700,000
12/05/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT2057928

—
09/25/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PACT2057928

$4,750,000
01/22/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2057928

$5,050,000
03/15/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349737559

$2,700,000
03/15/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003552987

$2,700,000
10/12/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003552987

—
05/11/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003552987

$2,850,000

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Public Records for 1255 Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$148,450Additions$584,570Total$733,020
Tax Record2025$31,320 ($2,610 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt6,378 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,378 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,376,496 SqFtStyleFarmsYear Built1992ZoningRCCountyCHESTERAPN2503 01380000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1255 Hollow Road

This home is within Owen J Roberts School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Vincent El School
Public - K to 6
Owen J Roberts Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Owen J Roberts High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Vincent El School
PublicK to 6

Owen J Roberts Middle School
Public7 to 8

Owen J Roberts High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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