About this home

One of the Finest Homes to Hit the Market in Traditions at Longwood in years! Rare 4-Bedroom Home With Over $200,000 in Brand-New, High-End Renovations & Improvements by the Current Homeowner! Welcome to 449 Larkspur Drive in Traditions at Longwood, Kennett Square's sought-after 55+ community! Not a fix & flip, this extensively renovated "Newhall" model offers exceptional craftsmanship, 4 bedrooms (3 above grade), 3 full baths, a rare dual-den/library layout, a finished basement, office & versatile living spaces across 3 levels. An extraordinary upgrade rarely, if ever, seen in Traditions at Longwood: all original builder-grade prefinished Bruce flooring was removed & replaced with brand-new solid tongue-and-groove White Oak hardwood floors, nailed down, sanded, polyurethaned & finished on-site! The brand-new 1st-floor gourmet cook's kitchen opens to the living room & features an island, white shaker-style KraftMaid cabinetry with quartz countertops, vertical tile backsplash, brushed brass Kohler faucet, soap dispenser & cabinet hardware, under-cabinet & recessed LED lighting, hammered copper pendants & stainless steel appliances: Frigidaire Gallery French-door refrigerator, 5-burner induction/convection range, microwave, KitchenAid dishwasher, undermount sink & InSinkErator disposal. The 1st floor features an entrance foyer, private den/library, open dining room, living room with brand new Dimplex Revillusion electric fireplace, mantel & marble surround, 2 bedrooms, including the primary suite, 2 full baths & laundry/mudroom with custom cabinetry, sink, faucet & Whirlpool Duet washer/dryer. The primary suite boasts a tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet with custom organizers & spectacular, completely renovated, brand-new en suite full bath with multi-head Moen walk-in shower, bench, niche, frameless glass doors, 12x24 wall & floor tile, double vanities, makeup counter, sconces, private water closet & linen closet. The renovated 2nd full bath offers a walk-in shower, Kohler fixtures & linen closet. Upstairs are the 3rd bedroom, brand-new, completely renovated 3rd full bath with a bathtub/shower & rare 2nd den/library with custom built-in cabinetry, shelving & countertops, perfect for hobbies, crafts or an office. Walk-in closets in main & upper-floor bedrooms! The finished basement offers 9-foot ceilings, brand-new carpeting, egress window, 4th bedroom, office, spacious family/recreation room ideal for a home theater, Peloton/Pilates/Yoga studio or kids'/pets' playroom, plus a separate large storage/utility/workshop room. Additional highlights: ceilings soaring to 14 feet, lots of windows, light & storage, beautiful millwork & moldings, new brushed brass fixtures & recessed LEDs throughout, freshly painted inside & out, updated architectural-shingle roof, multi-zone high-efficiency Bryant gas heat & Carrier central air serving all 3 levels, high-efficiency 75-gallon Bradford White gas water heater & newly resealed asphalt driveway. The original 2 small garage doors were just replaced with 1 brand-new extra-wide insulated garage door, creating a single open-span garage opening for full-size SUVs, plus a brand new LiftMaster myQ app-controlled opener. Enjoy the private rear yard with updated EP Henry brick-paver patio & new matte-black exterior lighting. Traditions at Longwood offers low-maintenance living amid 31 acres of maintained grounds, scenic walking paths & a picturesque 2-acre pond. Amenities include 2 clubhouses, fitness centers, outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, community gardens, library, billiards, card rooms & social activities. HOA services include lawn care, common-area maintenance, snow removal & trash service. Minutes to world-renowned Longwood Gardens, historic downtown Kennett Square's shops, restaurants & cafes, Brandywine Valley & major routes. Convenient to Wilmington's Amtrak/SEPTA station for Philadelphia, NYC, DC & beyond, plus Philadelphia International Airport. Don't Sleep on This Home!

Facts and features

Schools

• Unionville High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.1 mi

  9

• Charles F Patton Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.2 mi

  9

• Unionville El School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.7 mi

  8

• Duckling's Early Learning Center

  elementary · K · 1.7 mi

• Kennett Square Preschool

  elementary · 2.1 mi

• Unionville Nursery School

  elementary · 2.1 mi

Price history

• Nov 6, 2026 · Listed$775,000
• Apr 10, 2024 · Sold$750,000
• Oct 18, 2013 · Sold$445,230
• Feb 9, 2012 · Listing Removed$459,900
• Sep 26, 2007 · Sold$455,000
• Mar 3, 2006 · Sold$419,000
• Sep 15, 2005 · Listed$419,000
• Jun 14, 2005 · Listed$459,900

Tax history

• 2026$1,988 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2024$1,333 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2023$1,333 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2022$1,108 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2021$1,333 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2020$1,072 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2019$1,297 tax · $197,960 assessed
• 2018$1,297 tax · $197,960 assessed

Home value

$751,162

• Quantarium$751,162
• Collateral Analytics$712,000
• Cotality$759,900

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