1799 Pickering Road

Closed 11/3/25
Closed 11/3/25
Historic property in gorgeous rural setting
Merlin road facing exterior
Rear Exterior with hot tub
Rear Exterior with Summer Kitchen
Main Entry
Enter Merlin Cottage
Mudroom entry with two closets and powder room
Powder room off mudroom entry
Mudroom to Dining Room on left, Living Room ahead
Dining Room with built-ins
Dining Room accessed from mudroom and living room
Beautiful natural light in Dining Room
Dining Room into Living Room
Living Room into Dining Room
Dining Room thru Living Room to Kitchen
Living Room with spectacular walk in fireplace
LR with exposed beams, surround sound for TV
LR with egress to mudroom and DR
LR with egress to patio and mudroom
Stone Patio off LR- Summer House and Garage beyond
Stone Patio - egress into LR
Sun-filled kitchen with dining and work island
Eat In Kitchen with egress to LR
Butcher block counter and island, pantry on left
Gallery Image 25
Kitchen egress to kitchen garden
Kitchen bay window with pasture views beyond
Primary en-suite atop kitchen back stair
Primary bath with stall shower
Sunny Primary en-suite
Primary egress to hall and hall bath
Upper level hall, hall bath to left
Full bath with tub/shower, large closet
Hall to Bedroom 2, currently used as office
Bedroom 2 / Office - with detachable book shelves
Large window in Bedroom 2 / Office
Gorgeous pature view from office window
Sunny Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 non-working fireplace with mantle
Bedroom 4 with large closet
Summer Kitchen and Wishing Well in Summer : )
Summer Kitchen and Garage Loft entrance beyond
Summer Kitchen Interior
Main House, Summer Kitchen, Wishing Well
At historic crossroads
Gallery Image 46
Home and summer kitchen depicted on left
Last Sold Price
$691,000
4 beds2,984 sqft$232/sqft
1799 Pickering Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Description

"Merlin Cottage", a wonderfully authentic, historic Chester County stone farmhouse property, is nestled on just under an acre at a rural crossroads that dates back to the 1700's, in the heart of Pickering Hunt country, and features beautiful vintage, architectural details that make a house a home - outstanding walk-in fireplace, random-width poplar floors, deep-silled windows, front and back sidewinder stairways, original period hardware and pastoral views from every window. This enchanting property..."Merlin Cottage", a wonderfully authentic, historic Chester County stone farmhouse property, is nestled on just under an acre at a rural crossroads that dates back to the 1700's, in the heart of Pickering Hunt country, and features beautiful vintage, architectural details that make a house a home - outstanding walk-in fireplace, random-width poplar floors, deep-silled windows, front and back sidewinder stairways, original period hardware and pastoral views from every window. This enchanting property includes a four bedroom / two full bath / one powder room home, a restored summer kitchen with its own working walk-in fireplace, an oversized two car garage with ​separate entrance to dormered loft space, and a charming wishing well, all within walking distance of Pickering Creek ( yet not in a flood zone ) in the village of Merlin, the locale of the first recorded mills in East Pikeland Township. So much to love about this magical property! A few stone stairs take you to an oversized mudroom, with two large closets and an ideally positioned powder room; one of the closets is adjacent to the powder and could accommodate an expansion to include a main level stall shower. The lovely and sunny dining room features a wall of built-ins and can be accessed from either the mudroom or living room - this room could also be well utilized as a beautiful home office. Proceed through the mudroom straight into the expansive living room, with walk-in fireplace with original cook-arm, exposed beam and wood ceiling, original poplar floors, sidewinder stair to the upper level and egress to the covered stone patio and yard and gardens beyond..... Completing the main level is a gloriously sun-filled, well-sized eat-in kitchen, with deep silled bump out bay window, egress to the raised bed kitchen garden, and back stair to the primary en-suite, with stall shower. The upper level also includes an oversized hall bath with marble-topped vanity, lovely sconces, and large closet, along with three additional bedrooms, each with their own appeal. Outside, walk past the classic wishing well to the restored summer kitchen, with stunning walk-in fireplace (working), brick floor, electric and cable - so many potential uses for this delightful space! The detached two car bank garage is oversized and features a large dormered loft space with separate entrance, wood floors and electric, just waiting to be finished..... A number of recent, important infrastructure improvements have been made to this well maintained property - gorgeous standing seam metal roof on the entire home (2021), cedar shake roof on garage (2021), brand new furnace, hot water heater and laundry sink (all 2025), new exterior piping from house to septic system (2021) and chimney re-pointing (2023). Also included is a Generac whole house generator (propane), a fabulous Springdance hot tub with new cover and an outdoor shower! Come see all this amazing historic property has to offer its next lucky steward!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/03/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patricia E Keegan • Styer Real Estate
    P: (484)-502-9130 trishkeeganhomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 1799 Pickering Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PACT2110512
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$4,933 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1761
Lot Size
0.84 AC / 36,590 SF
County
Chester County
Tax ID Number
26-04 -0076
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Pasture
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
Cross Street
MERLIN RD
Municipality
EAST PIKELAND TWP
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,984.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
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Building Information for 1799 Pickering Road

Stories2Year Built1761Building Size-Lot Size0.84 AC / 36,590 SF

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Property Information for 1799 Pickering Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHOENIXVILLE AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397340
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HARES HILL (CHESTER PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PHOENIXVILLE AREA (CHESTER PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PHOENIXVILLE AREA (CHESTER PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: East Pikeland Twp (10326)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $121,080
  • County Tax: $625
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $94,150
  • Land Assessed Value: $26,930
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 0076
  • School Tax: $4,247
  • Tax Page Number: 2315
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Mud Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Lighting - Recessed, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Stall Shower
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,984.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,984.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,984.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Frame
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched, Shake
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/3109/4994/804231094994_512_384_WM_xX4bqvwwNJ6TqHG5.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Open
  • Fencing: Other
  • Parcel ID: 264591
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Double/Dual Staircase, Sound System, Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Pantry, WhirlPool/HotTub
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.StyerRealEstate,com

Property History for 1799 Pickering Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2110512

$691,000—
Oct 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1921231987

$691,000

+2.3% / yr

Oct 13, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2110512

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2110512

$691,000
10/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1921231987

$691,000

+2.3% / yr

10/13/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2110512

—

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Public Records for 1799 Pickering Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,930Additions$94,150Total$121,080
Tax Record2026$4,970 ($414 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,984 SqFtStories2Lot Size36,590 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR1CountyCHESTERAPN2604 00760000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1799 Pickering Road

This home is within Phoenixville Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Phoenixville Early Learning Center
Public - K to 1
Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Phoenixville Area High School
Public - 9 to 12
Manavon Elementary School
Public - 2 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Phoenixville Early Learning Center
PublicK to 1

Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public6 to 8

Phoenixville Area High School
Public9 to 12

Manavon Elementary School
Public2 to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1799 Pickering Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
$691,000
4
2,984
36,590
Lot 1 Merlin Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
$125,000
–
–
–
91,476
500 Merlin Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
$439,000
4
2,040
466,440
1806 Pickering Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
$189,000
3
–
11,770
1793 Pickering Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
–
4
1
2,165
43,560
392 Pickering Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
$160,000
5
2,400
43,560

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