709 ROSEDALE RD Kennett Square, PA 19348

Rare opportunity for a bucolic conserved 8.7 acre lot in sought after Kennett Township, Chester County. The home began as a hunting camp in the early 1900s and was expanded over the generations to become a spacious, unique & charming home situated on an exquisite property. Down the long driveway, far from the road, the home faces a large, open front yard and is backed by woods. The property features a wonderful year-round tributary of the White Clay Creek.

The home provides an opportunity to rehab, restore, upgrade, rebuild or begin fresh on this amazing lot. The conservation easement permits only one residence and no subdivision. A copy of the conservation easement is available on request.

The location is a nature lover’s delight and features an abundance of wildlife, flowering trees, and native hardwoods including horse chestnuts, beech, ash, walnut, and oak. In the winter and fall, enjoy daily flocks of geese as they rotate from area pond to pond. See fox, deer, and numerous winter songbird species including pileated woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals, chickadees, and more. Come spring and summer, the property erupts withnaturalized daffodils, perennials, and flowering trees including a beautiful large magnolia in the front as well as cherry and plum. Blue birds are first arrivals and in fact are exploring the backyard currently. Other frequent birds seen and heard on site include owls, towhees, mockingbirds, thrashers, cat birds, and in the summer, the shy but beautiful-sounding wood thrush who sings at twilight in the woods and adjacent wetlands to the West.

The house has ample charm and has enthralled generations with its creek, yard, and woods. It has entertained thousands over its long history in its cozy den, bay window-lit living room, side patio, and front porch. There is also a detached garage and the septic system was replaced 5+/- years ago.

Don’t hesitate. This is a unique opportunity for a property offering seclusion and privacy yet minutes from Kennett Square, Wilmington, Hockessin and major routes.