$155K price cut in Delaware County’s ‘Painters Folly’
A while back we featured this historic home in Delaware County, known as “Painter’s Folly."
A while back
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, known as “Painter’s Folly."
The home's history is significant for several reasons: the property borders the Brandywine Battlefield Park, and was once owned by famed artist Howard Pyle, who taught other notable artists there. The home was also the inspiration of realist painter Andrew Wyeth's work.
The 5,040-square-foot home in Chadds Ford recently took a $155,000 price cut and is now listed for $995,000.
The current owners told us they formed a friendship with Wyeth, who would go to the property frequently to paint.
"He gave us so many memories; he was so generous," current owner Helen Sipala said of the late artist. "We take part of the house and him with us as we move on."
The couple has owned the historic home for the last 40 years. Situated on 3.6 acres, the residence has 10 bedrooms and three full baths. They first listed the home in May 2014.
Sixteen fireplaces, plaster moldings, and paneled doors are some of the original features of the 1850s property.
The home has a wraparound porch, as well as a detached carriage house with a full kitchen, great room, bedroom and bathroom.
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