1744 Pennsylvania stone farmhouse is reborn after devastating fire damage

Stone farmhouse with cedar shake roof, two chimneys, and Valley Springs Tavern sign in front yard

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Architect Dan Campbell, together with Cullen Construction, undertook this extensive renovation of a historic stone farmhouse dating back to 1744 in Malvern, a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. After devastating fire damage, only one thing remained: the original fireplace wall, built in 1744. From that single surviving element, the project team rebuilt this legacy home from the ground up.

Every stone and every detail was crafted to honor its past while securing its future. The best renovations don’t erase what came before; they honor it. The addition expanded the home’s footprint without disrupting its character. New spaces were introduced with the same care given to the original structure, so that nothing feels added on, only completed. For the family inside, the home simply became more of itself.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Daniel T. Campbell, Architect AIA
BUILDER Cullen Construction
INTERIOR DESIGN Barbara Gisel Design

Close-up of stone gable with carved "1744" date stone below chimney

What We Love About This Home

We love that the project team saved the one piece of the house that mattered most: the 1744 fireplace wall, and let it anchor everything built around it. There’s an unexpected pairing of rugged fieldstone exteriors with playful, layered interiors, from the sage-green speakeasy bar to the basement arcade tucked beneath a spiral staircase. Most of all, we love that the addition disappears into the original structure so seamlessly that the whole home reads as one continuous story rather than two eras stitched together.

Tell Us: What detail from this farmhouse renovation caught your eye first, the salvaged fireplace wall, the hidden well under glass, or the game room arcade? Let us know in the Comments below. We enjoy reading your feedback!

Note: Have a look at a couple of other spectacular home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Pennsylvania: Impressive stone and glass house in Pennsylvania’s countryside landscape and Must-see Pennsylvania stone farmhouse with warm and welcoming interiors.

Front door with pedimented hood, flanking lanterns, and flower-filled barrel planters

Shed-roof dormer window on cedar shake roof with wooded hillside backdrop

Detail of round stone medallion carved with "1744" set into gable stonework

A Storybook Driveway Lined With Blooming Redbud Trees

Stone farmhouse viewed through blooming redbud branches along the driveway

Outbuildings, Wishing Well, and the Valley Springs Tavern Sign

Stone wishing well with wood-shingled roof beside the Valley Springs Tavern sign

Close-up of white painted wood cornice bracket detail on house trim

Stone walkway leading along the house past garden walls and a flowering redbud tree

Hand-painted "Valley Springs Tavern" sign depicting the stone house, framed by greenery

Wooden sign post with shake roof in front of stone pavilion and garden lantern

Close-up of wood-shingled sign post holding the "Valley Springs Tavern" sign at dusk

Wide exterior view of the stone farmhouse and grounds under a clear blue sky

A Welcoming Front Porch

Covered porch with copper lanterns, rocking chairs, and view of garden and redbud trees

Entryway with stone wall, copper lantern, and Tudor portrait visible through doorway

View through open door into rustic pine-paneled mudroom with brick floor

Staircase and front entry hall with open door framing a view of the lawn

Hallway view through doorway to staircase with antique painted tavern sign

Detail of wrought-iron drop handle on a painted cabinet door

Detail of black iron door hardware including latch, knob, and decorative hinge straps

Mustard-yellow powder room with carved stone sink and Delft-style tile backsplash

Sitting room with yellow-trimmed fireplace, antique caned armchair, and patterned rug

Living room with beehive bake oven fireplace, wood mantel, and antique wing chair

A Sage-Green Speakeasy-Style Home Bar

Sage-green home bar with slatted divider, yellow walls, and stocked liquor shelves

A Glass-Covered Original Well Preserved in the Floor

Glass-covered well shaft built into wood floor, showing stone-lined interior

Home bar cabinetry with open shelving holding glassware and bottle collection

Wide view of green-paneled bar area with shelved spirits and hanging pewter mugs

Bar counter with wood top, slatted overhead divider, and shelved bottle display

An Open-Concept Kitchen With Exposed Beams and Stone Backsplash

Open kitchen and dining area with exposed beams, copper lanterns, and stone backsplash

A Cozy Dining Nook With Antique Hutch

Dining nook with wagon-wheel chandelier, antique hutch, and window seat

Stone trough sink, soapstone backsplash, and antique wall box

Kitchen counter with carved stone sink, hanging utensils, and flowering branch

Powder room with stone wall, high-tank pull-chain toilet, and antique shelf Image 20: Mustard-yellow powder room with carved stone sink and Delft-style tile