This tranquil setting was named for the original quarry on the property that was mined by mules during the Civil War. It is now lush with trees and a home for fox dens, wildlife, and many varieties of birds. The stream that runs through the meadow was once adjacent to the site of campgrounds for the Lenape Indians. Horses now graze in that meadow and can be seen in the distance from The Cottage. A
ll pictures shown are staged with furniture. The lower level of the Cottage includes a full bath, wood burning fireplace, cable tv-ready inputs and recessed lighting throughout. Full laundry with washer and dryer is included. The second floor of the cottage is pictured with a king size bed. Attic space and ample closet space throughout. A sitting area and a full bath completes the upstairs with beautiful views of the gardens and the farm on three sides. Varied garden are on the property. A private brick patio, gas grill, and walled gardens are available for your enjoyment. It is a great walking landscape or one to be enjoyed relaxing on your own private patio. A carriage house, lovely garden house with pergola attached, and large barn which houses the owner's woodworking shop are some of the other outbuildings on the property. The owner's large colonial home is nearby. This property has been featured in R. Hamer's book, The Four Seasons of Chester County, Chester County Day's Tour of Homes, Bayard Taylor Library's Home and Garden Tour and Kitchen and Garden Tour, Chadds Ford Historical Society's Christmas House Tour, and numerous garden tours. Less than a mile from Longwood Gardens, Anson-Nixon Park, and Rte. 1 and Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, and Unionville. Philadelphia is a 40-minute drive. Furnished patio with gas grill. Ample and free parking! Please note we are ideally looking for 1 or 2 adults to rent the property. Thank you in advance!
