This 1776 stone farmhouse has undergone a historic restoration by Period Architecture, situated in Media, a town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. In the midst of the Revolutionary War, a prominent farmer named John Edwards erected a charming stone farmhouse high on an earthen mound overlooking his lush 300-acre estate.
Over two centuries later, the prominent farmer’s colonial stone three-bay home remained, perched atop the same Delaware County hill and rising above the meandering Ridley Creek. Continue below to see the rest of this stunning home tour…
Despite centuries of wear, tear, and unfortunate 21st-century neglect, a new family intuitively recognized the home’s potential.
Compelled to discover the secrets buried beneath the home’s past renovations, the current homeowner sought to create a shared legacy between past and present by renovating this 1776 treasure.
Above: Similar exterior paint colors include Benjamin Moore’s Williamsburg color collection, Randolph Bisque (CW-185) or Lime White (CW-95) for the trim, and Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) or Cornic Tan (CW-115) for the shutters. The colors for this house were selected on site and pulled from shades of the stone. The roofing was installed by Chris Stolzfuz from Little Beaver Roofing.
What We Love: This 1776 stone farmhouse was lovingly restored with the most charming details throughout. Original wood beams, stone walls, and antique touches celebrate the home’s rich history, while thoughtful updates bring modern comfort. The result is a timeless blend of old and new that beautifully honors its colonial-era roots. Overall, the architect did a beautiful job of updating this home with modern amenities while preserving its historic character and soul.
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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other sensational home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Pennsylvania: A 1931 Pennsylvania farmhouse gets a stunning renovation for empty nesters and Step into a beautifully restored 18th-century stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania.
Above: For the door paint color, similar matches include Benjamin Moore’s Geddy White and Williamsburg Stone.
Above: A similar color match to the interior door and window trim is Bridle Leather by Behr.
Above: A similar paint color for the doors is Ludwell White (CW-275) from the Benjamin Moore Williamsburg collection. The door latches were from Monroe Coldren & Son out of West Chester, PA.
Above: This is a reproduction antique latch made by a local blacksmith for the restoration of this home. Similar can be produced from Carroll County Blacksmith Guild or
Above: When trying to decide on paint color for the old wood trim, the architects stated, “Many times we can uncover what was original to the home and match those colors. Or we look towards architectural precedents in the region and paint manufacturers’ historical color collections.”
Above: Benjamin Moore’s Snow White is a similar paint color match for the walls, and Benjamin Moore’s Williamsburg Stone (CW-25) for the trim color. The stone walls are sealed with a clear coating that contains the dust, etc. The bed was sourced from Martin’s Chair out of New Holland, PA.
PHOTOGRAPHER Angle Eye Photography / Roman Coia Photography
BEFORE THE RESTORATION
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