1 LAPP ROAD, Malvern, PA 19355

$850,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
2,687  sqft
Built in 1810

Welcome to the “Abraham Lapp Tenant House”, circa 1810-1825, a lovely property and historic home which has been authentically expanded and masterfully renovated by the current owners (2012) with great respect to both the past and the present. This graceful home is beautifully and centrally poised on approx. 2 acres of lush landscape and set back from the road. The bucolic and scenic exterior includes a charming Spring House, Firepit and detached oversized 2 car Garage. Step onto the welcoming covered front porch and be prepared to be enchanted. Once inside discover light filled rooms with wide plank hardwood flooring, original ceiling beams, neutral painted walls, updated luxury amenities, pristine condition and a floorplan that is so easy in which to live. Additionally, the convenience of public water, public sewer and natural gas to the house is a real bonus. The gracious front entry Sitting Room boasts the original stone fireplace and a discreet turned staircase leads up to the primary bedroom. Continue through to the “heart of the home” which is the showstopping gourmet Kitchen and Den addition. Offering chef quality stainless appliances, custom shaker style cabinetry, upgraded counters and a center island, cooking in this kitchen is a pure delight. Open to the Den offering direct access to the rear deck, one can enjoy the open layout concept which allows for cooking, conversing, entertaining or relaxing in an inclusive space. A generously sized Dining Room with another access point to the exterior deck is ideal for everyday dining or more formal gatherings. The Family Room offers built-in cabinetry and great space for TV watching, playing games or reading. A very convenient and large Laundry Room as well as a pretty Powder Room complete this floor. Upstairs offers hardwood flooring throughout. The serene Primary Bedroom provides custom built-in dressers and armoires. Two additional Bedrooms are bright, spacious and inviting. An updated full hall bath provides a tub with shower head. The Basement with Bilko door to the outside is unfinished and offers terrific storage as well as room for a workshop or an art studio. Outdoors, enjoy the gorgeous mature trees and landscape from either the large rear deck, front porch or gather around the firepit and simply relax in this tranquil setting. This peaceful oasis is so conveniently located in the award-winning Great Valley school district and is a quick drive to rt 202, the PA turnpike, West Chester, King of Prussia, Paoli Amtrak train station, and more, making this location a commuter’s dream. From this address, enjoy the wonderful shopping, upscale dining and recreational options that terrific Chester County offers. Schedule an appointment today and make this very special home your own!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic/House Fan,Built-Ins,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Island,Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Built-In Range,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Heat Pump(s),Forced Air, Natural Gas,Electric
Fireplace:
Stone, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Farmhouse/National Folk

Construction

Roofing:
Pitched
General:
Cement Siding,Stucco, 2, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
GREAT VALLEY
County:
CHESTER

Lot

Zoning:
RESID, 42-04 -0004
Current Use:
R10

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon, Elizabeth P Mulholland

About Malvern, PA

Housing

Number of Units
12,261
Median Home Value
$551,999
Median Rent
$1,604

27.13% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.23% are vacant.

Commute

Car
54.59%
Public Transportation
3.53%
Walk to Work
1.22%
Work from Home
38.49%
Other
1.92%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
30,367
Median Age
41.80
Median Household Size
2.79

Education

High School
11.00%
Associate’s Degree
4.21%
Bachelor’s Degree
37.02%
Graduate Degree
35.03%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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