A lovely historic home in Chadds Ford on 3.09 gorgeous acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale.

The oldest part of this beautiful residence was constructed circa 1660 as a trading post and still has its original log walls. The home has been fully modernized, and most recently, it has been equipped with solar energy infrastructure along with a charging station for electric vehicles.

History buffs will know to appreciate the fact that this is the sixth oldest encapsulated structure in Pennsylvania, nestled on a parcel that was once part of a land grant from William Penn.

Inside, highlights include a light-filled living room with wood ceiling beams, an attractive kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space, and a casual dining area with wide-plank tongue-in-groove wood flooring.

The primary suite boasts hand-hewn beams from the 1660s and a comfortable en-suite bathroom. Next to it is the den with a wood-burning fireplace and chandelier.

The lower level is home to three bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, among other amenities.

The property is also home to a series of nine interconnected terraces, a perennial garden, and a nine-hole mini golf course.

Read and see more of this historic home in Chadds Ford at 126 Ridge Road, listed for $1,100,000 on Realtor.com.

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