227 JACKSON ROAD, COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330

The Hollow,Escape from the world to this European inspired 38 Acre estate in Cochranville,Pennsylvania, designed by artist, Rikki Morley Saunders, NSS, built by R.C. Legnini.Rikki created a magical menagerie, including a mustard peacocks, which have inspired many sculptures, one being, Tipping Point, which now resides in front of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, donated in loving memory of Frolic Weymouth.  Drive down the long stone drivewaylined with sycamores, submerse yourself in the perennial gardens teemingwith daffodils, hellebores, viburnum, bluebells, redbuds, and 15 foot maturerhododendron trees. Create your own compound, as the Brandywine Conservancy hasapproved an additional building lot for another family member or a farm employee. Ithas been loved and nurtured for 32 years and welcomes a new Steward who willembrace it and the spirit of this property.The 5700+ square foot house, much like a Scottish hunting lodge, enters into anOctagon hall with a massive stone floor, exquisite crown moldings,11 foot ceilings in the impressive living room which looks out to where two streamsmeet. The library has a reclaimed hand carved entry.Lovely formal dining roomRikki talked the Italian plasterers into adding pigment to create fabulous patina to theplaster walls in the entry hall, living room and dining room.European style Kitchen with a Viking Stove, Subzero refrigerator w/ floor to ceiling handcrafted chestnut cabinets built by R.J.Millworkers, cozy sitting room with a fire place just off the kitchen, all looking over anEnglish HaHa to pastures and streams, beautiful views, privacy.Bar, which was framed out to accommodate an elevator if needed.Proper china pantry with warming oven and a second dishwasherAdditionally, there is an English Larder.Spacious mudroom that acts a greenhouse/potting area5 Rumford fireplaces, some mantels imported from England and France.Throughout the home there are beautiful expansive doorways , floor to ceiling classicFrench windows with transoms, elegant crown moldings, old chestnut floors, abeautifully carved wooden staircase from the Dodge Estate in New York,Primary bedroom has 18 foot ceiling, private balcony, dressing room & 2 walk in closets,2 ensuite bathrooms. Second primary suite, private balcony, dressing room/office space,with a walk in closet & an ensuite bathroom.3rd floor there are 2 bedrooms, one full bath, workout room/ office space.Large unfinished basement 9 foot ceilings, plenty of storage & a full laundry area.Soar system and propane run generatorThe Stable is constructed of solid block 11 x 14 aisle with 5 large 14X14 stalls, tackroom.Above the stable is the artists studio with a 10W X 15 H north facing window, (whereTipping Point was created.There are 3 substantial paddocks with run-in sheds, all with streams running through them.Additional equipment/ Storage barn,The Hollow can be accessed by two long private entrances off Fernwood or Jacksonroads & is in the heart of all equestrian activities.In the middle of 60,000+ acres of protected space in Mr. Stwarts Cheshire HuntCountry, 2miles as the crow flies, from Windurra, 3 miles to True Prospect farm & Fairhill Equestrian CenterRich in culture, Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Hagley & so much more The Hollow is perfectly located within easy commuting distance to all the regions and attractions in theBrandywine Valley. Easy access to Philadelphia, Wilmington, the Mainline and Baltimore.