864 Grubbs Mill Rd
Description
The main house has been thoughtfully reimagined to align with today’s aesthetics while preserving its historic integrity and exceptional craftsmanship. The owner, a highly respected designer, carefully leveraged the home’s orientation, long pastoral views, and abundant natural light to enhance the home’s original...Rooted in the traditions of Chester County’s early Quaker homesteads, this remarkable property dates to 1699 and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of conserved open space and walking trails.
The main house has been thoughtfully reimagined to align with today’s aesthetics while preserving its historic integrity and exceptional craftsmanship. The owner, a highly respected designer, carefully leveraged the home’s orientation, long pastoral views, and abundant natural light to enhance the home’s original architectural character. Original floors were refinished rather than replaced, reinforcing authenticity. Select walls were removed on the main level to create a more open and gracious flow. What was once a smaller kitchen and dining area has been joined to form a generous family room anchored by a striking, impeccably designed kitchen. Similarly, the former parlor and music room are now combined to create a bright and expansive living and dining space. The family entry—finished with large-format Belgian bluestone floors and custom cabinetry—elegantly doubles as an independent dining room for hosting larger gatherings. The second floor features three ensuite bedrooms. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, a custom bath with steam shower and thoughtfully selected fixtures. Two additional bedrooms, each with their own bath and reach-in closets, retain their original fireplaces for charm and historical resonance. A traditional staircase leads to the third level—left unrenovated because the space was not needed by the current owners. With high ceilings, existing plumbing, and an expansive open footprint, it presents an ideal opportunity for an additional two bedrooms and bathroom as well as an adjoining sitting room.
Attached to the three-car garage is a two-story stone barn built in 1804. The first floor is finished as a guest or au pair suite and the second floor, accessed by a separate entrance, is ready to be finished as another living suite.
Further down the private drive, at the entrance of the property, is a beautifully renovated post-Civil war Victorian house which features five bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. A renovation of the third floor would offer three more bedrooms and another bath.
Directly across Grubbs Mills Rd is the 102-acre Kirkwood Preserve with magnificent walking trails and unparalleled views of the surrounding horse farms and open fields.
Completing the property is an extraordinary stone bank barn—among Chester County’s most significant in both scale and architectural importance. The historic three level barn is ready for a creative renovation, while the finished lower level houses a renovated professional woodworking shop with heat and ac, studio lighting and 220V power.
In every respect, this property has been transformed by its current stewards—artfully, carefully, and with deep reverence for both past and future. It is a rare and meaningful estate, and one the original owners would undoubtedly recognize with pride. Simply extraordinary.
Listing Agent
- lavinia.smerconish@compass.com
P: (610)-547-6637
Property Details for 864 Grubbs Mill Road
Property Details for 864 Grubbs Mill Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PACT2115406 |
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Taxes | $29,629 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1730 |
| Lot Size | 6.55 AC / 285,535 SF |
| County | Chester County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 864 Grubbs Mill Road
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Property Information for 864 Grubbs Mill Road
- School District Name: GREAT VALLEY
- School District County ID: 300200397337
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- High School: GREAT VALLEY (CHESTER PA)
- County: CHESTER
- MLS Area: Willistown Twp (10354)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $966,240
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $4,990
- Improvement Assessed Value: $822,440
- City Town Tax: $271
- Land Assessed Value: $143,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: F10
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 0015
- School Tax: $24,369
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,184.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,184.00
- Total SQFT: 3,184.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Copper Plumbing, Stone, Wood Siding
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Premium, Private, Adjoins - Open Space
- Parcel ID: 354375
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Features: Covered Parking, Garage - Rear Entry
- Interior Features: Bar, Built-Ins, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Island, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wainscotting, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 8
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Range Hood
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Exterior Features: Stone Retaining Walls, Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Breezeway
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: Heated, Saltwater
- Horse: Yes
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Multi-tank
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
Property History for 864 Grubbs Mill Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2115406 | $5,475,000 | — |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497820277 | $1,750,000 | -35.8% / yr |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PACT527470 | $2,800,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1472998700 | $2,730,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PACT527470 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Expired BRIGHT #PACT507738 | — | |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Price Change BRIGHT #PACT527470 | $3,600,000 | — |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT527470 | — | |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PACT527470 | — | |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT527470 | $4,000,000 | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT507738 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT507738 | $4,000,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2115406 | $5,475,000 |
| 09/12/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497820277 | $1,750,000 -35.8% / yr |
| 09/15/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PACT527470 | $2,800,000 |
| 09/10/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1472998700 | $2,730,000 |
| 06/17/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PACT527470 | — |
| 06/16/2021 | Expired BRIGHT #PACT507738 | — |
| 01/20/2021 | Price Change BRIGHT #PACT527470 | $3,600,000 |
| 01/20/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT527470 | — |
| 01/11/2021 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PACT527470 | — |
| 01/11/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT527470 | $4,000,000 |
| 09/04/2020 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT507738 | — |
| 06/16/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT507738 | $4,000,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 864 Grubbs Mill Road
Schools near 864 Grubbs Mill Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
General Wayne El School PublicK to 5 | ||
Great Valley Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Great Valley 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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