951 S New St is part of the original Oliver Strode homestead dating back to 1721. The Strode Mill and other buildings/ land are on the National Registry of Historic places. The quality of construction of the homes, mill and barns are noteworthy from an historical architectural perspective, i.e., our house follows the same style. The adjacent neighboring farmhouse is one of the original Strode manor homes, built from serpentine stone, mined from Briton's quarry, also on S New St/Street Rd. The barn 951 S New St was part of that original farmhouse parcel. This Home is set on a 1.2-acre level picturesque setting. Dine Alfresco in the stone courtyard or star gaze around the firepit at the second entertainment area. Venetian plaster walls with exposed brick & stone arches windows and doorway add to the Old-world charm. Gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops & tile backsplash. Grab a snack at the island breakfast bar. The large Island is perfect for a buffet and opens to the Breakfast Room. Snuggle by the Living Room Fireplace a cold winter night. With over 2900 Sq ft of living space this historic home offers 4 large bedrooms and 2 fully renovated baths. History and modern conveniences, this converted historic Barn has all the bells & whistles. Ever inch of the picturesque setting is nature Lover's dream! The Strode's Mill Historic District played a notable role in British troop movements leading up to the 1777 Battle of the Brandywine. Concerning the remaining buildings, the Strode barns are mid-nineteenth century frame banked barns with stone foundations and stabling on the ground floor. The collection of 18th and 19th-century vernacular architecture at Strode's Mill merits mention for its high-quality construction (using materials indigenous to the area) and for its excellent examples of regionally significant styles, used as commercial and domestic buildings. 2021-06-16
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