Description
Glenroy Farm, situated in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, at the borders of Chester andLancaster Counties, was purchased by its current owners in 1966. The familyemigrated to the USA from England and settled at the original estate whichencompassed nearly 1000 acres. Upon deciding to sell the property, the family tookgreat effort working with both the Brandywine Conservancy and the Oxford AreaFoundation to properly divide the parcels and preserve the land.The current 57 acre parcel is being offered for sale as part of a well executed agricultureeasement plan, which allows for the construction of one home site at the back portion ofthe land on a floating 2 acre lot. The topography is your canvas, with a combination ofhills, breathtaking sight lines and multiple wooded areas that create absolute privacy foryour dream home or equestrian estate. The land and soil is rich, perfect for grazinghorses or livestock, in addition to a multitude of crops.At the entrance to the property are 5 unrestricted acres which consist of a house withoriginal wide plank wood, an 8 stall barn, original spring house and an in-groundswimming pool which are being sold as-is. If the intention is to farm the land, thesebuildings would also serve as a business office, CSA stand or guest house.All of the surrounding land and neighboring farms have been sold, including the originalGlenroy farmhouse (sold with 45 acres), and the Glenroy Preserve, which consists ofnearly 700 acres from the original estate. All are protected under agriculturalpreservation, ensuring perpetual privacy for the next owner, yet there is great flexibilityin the easement.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a manageable piece of property situateddown a small well maintained county road, which is only accessed by a handful ofowners. Glenroy Farm is within 15 minutes of the charming town of Oxford, 30 minutesto Newark, DE or Kennett Square, PA and all of the Brandywine Valley attractions. It isalso within an easy drive to Philadelphia, Wilmington, Lancaster and Baltimore foraccess to the major train stations and airports.
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4BEDS
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57ACRES
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2BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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2,572SQFT
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$659$/SQFT
Description
Glenroy Farm, situated in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, at the borders of Chester andLancaster Counties, was purchased by its current owners in 1966. The familyemigrated to the USA from England and settled at the original estate whichencompassed nearly 1000 acres. Upon deciding to sell the property, the family tookgreat effort working with both the Brandywine Conservancy and the Oxford AreaFoundation to properly divide the parcels and preserve the land.The current 57 acre parcel is being offered for sale as part of a well executed agricultureeasement plan, which allows for the construction of one home site at the back portion ofthe land on a floating 2 acre lot. The topography is your canvas, with a combination ofhills, breathtaking sight lines and multiple wooded areas that create absolute privacy foryour dream home or equestrian estate. The land and soil is rich, perfect for grazinghorses or livestock, in addition to a multitude of crops.At the entrance to the property are 5 unrestricted acres which consist of a house withoriginal wide plank wood, an 8 stall barn, original spring house and an in-groundswimming pool which are being sold as-is. If the intention is to farm the land, thesebuildings would also serve as a business office, CSA stand or guest house.All of the surrounding land and neighboring farms have been sold, including the originalGlenroy farmhouse (sold with 45 acres), and the Glenroy Preserve, which consists ofnearly 700 acres from the original estate. All are protected under agriculturalpreservation, ensuring perpetual privacy for the next owner, yet there is great flexibilityin the easement.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a manageable piece of property situateddown a small well maintained county road, which is only accessed by a handful ofowners. Glenroy Farm is within 15 minutes of the charming town of Oxford, 30 minutesto Newark, DE or Kennett Square, PA and all of the Brandywine Valley attractions. It isalso within an easy drive to Philadelphia, Wilmington, Lancaster and Baltimore foraccess to the major train stations and airports.
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