NOT LISTED FOR SALE

457 E London Grove Rd West Grove, PA 19390

Estimated Value: $834,000 - $2,288,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
7,438 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2023

Last sale price $1,900,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,149/month

322 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sauna
  • Fred S Engle Middle School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Scenic Views

About This Home

As of January 2023

Bittersweet Farm is a wonderful balance between country casual and sophisticated elegance. The Federal home welcomes you with a 2-story center hall and links the 18th century section with the 21st century portion. There are many features for todayâ??s lifestyle including a gourmet kitchen with pizza oven, great entertainment room and main bedroom suite (with personal sauna and walk-in closets) yet the home has kept the charm of its wooden floors, exposed beams and cozy fireplaces along with other architectural details. An expansive stone terrace, with food station and built-in grill, overlooks gardens and leads to a tranquil pool and original tennis court. There is a manageable 5 stall barn with tack room, powder room and washer/dryer. An additional 5 stalls can be easily added in the current, large turn out which leads to paddock/pastures. A large storage area above the barn could potentially be used for carriages or a car collection. The property is complete with a 4-car garage with 2-bedroom apartment above. The idyllic country setting is balanced with being minutes from shopping, schools, golf courses and an array of international equestrian events. If one still needs to travel, the proximity to major arteries allows it to be minutes to Wilmington Amtrak and under 45 minutes to Philadelphia airport. The 34 +/- acres are eased within an area of similarly eased properties in the Cheshire Hunt country and an area celebrated for its extraordinary preservation accomplishments. Enjoy the country lifestyle at Bittersweet!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy McKenna

BHHS Fox & Roach-Unionville License #AB067738 Listed on: 01/04/2022

BHHS Fox & Roach-Unionville

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Pigliacampi

Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1726 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

  • 34.1 Acre Lot
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Parcels included in Sale: 5905-0025.01 & 5905-0025
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned AG

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Pasture
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 7,438 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 10 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Roll-in Shower
  • Halls are 48 inches wide or more
  • Mobility Improvements
  • Modifications for wheelchair accessibility
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Grill

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Farm Land Preservation
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cheshire Hunt Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59-05-0025,01 & 59-05-0025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,410

Year Built

Built in 1726 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Federal
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements, 36"+ Wide Halls, 48"+ Halls, Elevator, Level Entry - Main, Roll-In Shower, Wheelchair Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Freezr/Frig Basement,Garden Sculpture And Metal Door in Garden
  • Historic: Yes
  • Inclusions: Elevator, Pool Table, Pool & Tenns Equip Roller,Hot Tub, 3- W/Ds: All in AS-IS condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1726
  • Year Renovated: 2000
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Bittersweet Farm is a wonderful balance between country casual and sophisticated elegance. The Federal home welcomes you with a 2-story center hall and links the 18th century section with the 21st century portion. There are many features for today’s lifestyle including a gourmet kitchen with pizza oven, great entertainment room and main bedroom suite (with personal sauna and walk-in closets) yet the home has kept the charm of its wooden floors, exposed beams and cozy fireplaces along with other architectural details. An expansive stone terrace, with food station and built-in grill, overlooks gardens and leads to a tranquil pool and original tennis court. There is a manageable 5 stall barn with tack room, powder room and washer/dryer. An additional 5 stalls can be easily added in the current, large turn out which leads to paddock/pastures. A large storage area above the barn could potentially be used for carriages or a car collection. The property is complete with a 4-car garage with 2-bedroom apartment above. The idyllic country setting is balanced with being minutes from shopping, schools, golf courses and an array of international equestrian events. If one still needs to travel, the proximity to major arteries allows it to be minutes to Wilmington Amtrak and under 45 minutes to Philadelphia airport. The 34 +/- acres are eased within an area of similarly eased properties in the Cheshire Hunt country and an area celebrated for its extraordinary preservation accomplishments. Enjoy the country lifestyle at Bittersweet!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Sauna, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Dining Area, Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 10
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 7438
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 7438
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 255.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7438
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 457

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Farm Building, Garage(s), Gazebo
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Bbq Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Metal, Wood
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: AVON GROVE
  • School District Key: 300200397334
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2 Parcels included in Sale: 5905-0025.01 & 5905-0025
  • Agricultural District: Yes
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Acres
  • Farm Operation: Clean And Green, Pasture, Preserved
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 34.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1485396.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: AG
  • Farmland Preservation: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 363730
  • School Tax: 14842.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17410.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 59-05-0025,01 & 59-05-0025
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 01/23/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: AVON GROVE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1996
Sold by
Wood Sara W
Bought by
Bailkin Michael and Bailkin Billie
Current Estimated Value
$1,631,898

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$731,250
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bailkin Michael $719,062 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bailkin Michael D $1,100,000
Previous Owner Bailkin Michael $731,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Sold $1,900,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Sold $1,900,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
11/22/2022 11/22/22 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2022 11/22/22 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Price Changed $1,900,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Price Changed $1,900,000 -20.8% $255 / Sq Ft
01/04/2022 01/04/22 For Sale $2,400,000 0.0% $323 / Sq Ft
12/14/2021 12/14/21 For Sale $2,400,000 -- $323 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,454 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2024 $17,454 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2023 $17,090 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2022 $16,841 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2021 $16,494 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2020 $15,945 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2019 $15,551 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2018 $15,157 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2017 $14,844 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2016 $12,571 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2015 $12,571 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
2014 $12,571 $490,930 $65,080 $425,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT2014594

Bright MLS

APN: 59-005-0025.0100