1799 Pickering Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 - Photo 1

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$691,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,984 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

"Merlin Cottage", a wonderfully authentic, historic Chester County stone farmhouse property, is nestled on just under an acre at a rural crossroads that dates back to the 1700's, in the heart of Pickering Hunt country, and features beautiful vintage, architectural details that make a house a home - outstanding walk-in fireplace, random-width poplar floors, deep-silled windows, front and back sidewinder stairways, original period hardware and pastoral views from every window. This enchanting property includes a four bedroom / two full bath / one powder room home, a restored summer kitchen with its own working walk-in fireplace, an oversized two car garage with separate entrance to dormered loft space, and a charming wishing well, all within walking distance of Pickering Creek ( yet not in a flood zone ) in the village of Merlin, the locale of the first recorded mills in East Pikeland Township. So much to love about this magical property! A few stone stairs take you to an oversized mudroom, with two large closets and an ideally positioned powder room; one of the closets is adjacent to the powder and could accommodate an expansion to include a main level stall shower. The lovely and sunny dining room features a wall of built-ins and can be accessed from either the mudroom or living room - this room could also be well utilized as a beautiful home office. Proceed through the mudroom straight into the expansive living room, with walk-in fireplace with original cook-arm, exposed beam and wood ceiling, original poplar floors, sidewinder stair to the upper level and egress to the covered stone patio and yard and gardens beyond.....Completing the main level is a gloriously sun-filled, well-sized eat-in kitchen, with deep silled bump out bay window, egress to the raised bed kitchen garden, and back stair to the primary en-suite, with stall shower. The upper level also includes an oversized hall bath with marble-topped vanity, lovely sconces, and large closet, along with three additional bedrooms, each with their own appeal. Outside, walk past the classic wishing well to the restored summer kitchen, with stunning walk-in fireplace (working), brick floor, electric and cable - so many potential uses for this delightful space! The detached two car bank garage is oversized and features a large dormered loft space with separate entrance, wood floors and electric, just waiting to be finished..... A number of recent, important infrastructure improvements have been made to this well maintained property - gorgeous standing seam metal roof on the entire home (2021), cedar shake roof on garage (2021), brand new furnace, hot water heater and laundry sink (all 2025), new exterior piping from house to septic system (2021) and chimney re-pointing (2023). Also included is a Generac whole house generator (propane), a fabulous Springdance hot tub with new cover and an outdoor shower! Come see all this amazing historic property has to offer its next lucky steward!!!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1799 Pickering Rd

General

Sold For: $691,000
Taxes: $4,933 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PACT2110512
Added to Site: 131 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Mud Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Interior Features: Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Double/Dual Staircase, Sound System, Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Pantry, WhirlPool/HotTub
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Wood, Wood
Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring: Solid Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - B, Upper 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Upper 1
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Built-Ins, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Main
Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-Ins, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Main
Laundry: Basement
Mud Room: Mud Room - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Lighting - Recessed, Walk-In Closet(s), Main

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Additional Storage Area

Location

Area: East Pikeland Twp (10326)
Municipality: EAST PIKELAND TWP
County: Chester
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Cross Streets: Merlin Rd
Driving Directions: Property is located at the historic intersection of Pickering and Merlin Roads.
Historic District: Yes

School Information

School District: Phoenixville Area
Elementary School: Hares Hill
Middle School: Phoenixville Area
High School: Phoenixville Area

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Oil

Utilities

Sewer: On Site Septic
Water: Well

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Farmhouse/National Folk
Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Stone, Stucco, Frame
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Metal, Pitched, Shake
Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings
Windows: Bay/Bow
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,984
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 2,984 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,984 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1761
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Property View: Pasture
Lot Size (Acres): 0.84
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 36,590
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Corner, Level, Open
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Corner, Level, Open
Fencing (Description): Other

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $192.69
School Tax: $4,247
County Tax: $625
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $121,080
Tax Amount: $4,933
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2984

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Bose speakers in upper level office
Inclusions: All appliances in as-is condition, hot tub, Generac generator, living room surround sound, fireplace accessories and tools
Lot Number: 76

Listed by Styer Real Estate, Patricia E Keegan
Sold by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Janice Manzi

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Schools

Schools serving 1799 Pickering Rd

School District:Phoenixville Area School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Phoenixville Area Middle School 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA 19460	6-8	3.2 mi
Phoenixville Area High School 1200 Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460	9-12	3.3 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1799 Pickering Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/03/2025

Sold

$691,000

20.17%

MLS

10/09/2025

Listed

$575,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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