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Vincent Forge Mansion earned its spot on the National Register of Historic Places because of its significance in American history and architecture. It’s one of the best preserved and architecturally important examples of Georgian rural architecture in Chester County.

Before we purchased the mansion in 2021, it had sat empty for years and had fallen into dire disrepair. When we discovered it, we fell in love with it straight away and immediately knew that we had to bring it back to life.

We spent nearly three years working on the mansion to restore the fine details of its early American craftsmanship while also fitting the property with the best in modern amenities.

Nearly every single aspect of the house from the roof down was completely redone. Skilled craftsmen worked to bring the original 18th century woodwork back to life, repairing and restoring the original floors, paneling, stairs, built-in cabinets, and gorgeous wood ceiling beams.

The Parlor bedroom showcases one of the best preserved examples of regency paneling in Chester County. Historical documents showed the house originally had dormer windows, which had been removed in Victorian times – those were reinstated as they would have been in the 1700s.

We took care to honor the rich history of the property and the Young family who originally built the mansion. The office, which remains in the same place as it was in John Young’s day, still contains his original cash drawer.

Guests can see traces of the Young children’s penmanship on a unique accent wall in the kitchen created from beadboard that was originally on the third floor where they practiced their writing. As part of the redecoration process, we did our utmost to select paint finishes, textiles, and furniture in keeping with its history.

The earliest part of the home built in 1700 is now an inviting living and dining area with original exposed wood beams and a mid-century modern freestanding fireplace for warmth and ambience. In the forgemaster’s office, you’ll find a quiet workspace with ornate wood paneling that leads into the formal dining room where they once received and entertained business associates.

The first floor offers two luxury en-suite bedrooms and laundry facilities. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms (one en-suite), including the room where George Washington slept. And on the third floor, there is a full bathroom, two rooms that can accommodate up to six people, and an abundance of cozy reading nooks.