We went today to the Sales by Helen sale in Kennett Square on 640 N. Walnut Rd. We got there late - there were things I wanted that were garden related but it was just too hot to move earlier.
I think it was like a horde of locusts descended upon the sale because the place was pretty stripped when we got there, which was fine because I don't need anything REALLY, but I did want to see the property which was AMAZING!
The house is not a 19th or 18th or even early 20th century Chester County farmhouse. It was built in 1973 and the barn was built in 1998. (Here is listing while it exists.)
I marvel at this crazy beautiful property because it was built in exacting detail to look old and to be utterly Chester County. Not a McMansion of plastic or bad stucco, but a stunningly beautiful place. It looks old, yet it's perfectly modern and turn key. You could move right in.
I got a basket full of red napkins for Christmas, mostly Ralph Lauren. And a couple of bars of expensive craft soap in their wrappers, a porriger, a wee Santa and an old tiny china doll for the Christmas tree….for $10!
But again, the best part was seeing this spectacular property on conserved land. Just shows what can be built. Imagine if developers trampling Chester County had actual talent and imagination? We might get more of this and fewer McUglies.
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