This magnificent property was in the Brinton family for over 200 years. William Brinton, one of the early colonists, purchased the original 100 acres of the property in 1687. In 1711, the entire property was purchased by Joseph Brinton who built the first home on the estate. After a fire destroyed the home, Joseph's grandson, Thomas Hill Brinton, replaced the original structure with the present farmhouse in 1812. Following the death of Thomas' second son Henry in 1895, the estate left the Brinton family at a public sale. The Brintons, a well-known Quaker family, were active in the political, religious, financial and industrial affairs of the time. The family's stature influenced the area's architectural and cultural heritage - much of which is still evident today throughout the Brandywine Valley.In 1909, the Cherry family settled on the property and it remained in their family until the present day - almost 100 years. Several generations of the Cherry family have resided in the original home built in 1812 by Thomas Brinton. Pictured here, the original home is a classic example of the Brandywine Valley's Federal period architecture. Its high ceilings and beautiful moldings evoke the elegance and charm of an earlier era. The new homes being built here will feature many of those special architectural touches. Temporarily, the ground floor of this lovely farmhouse will serve as the sales office for Cherry Creek. Eventually, the home, stone barn and approximately three acres will be offered for sale. Rich in heritage and culture, Cherry Creek will be a truly unique community and a model example of how development and preservation can be combined to create an outstanding living environment.
Cherry Creek is initiating a new program to ensure the preservation of 80 acres of open space through an innovative new standard for land stewardship developed in conjunction with The Brandywine Conservancy. Founded in 1967, The Brandywine Conservancy Environmental Management Center provides information on the many facets of land conservation and economic development. The organization is committed to ensuring the successful integration of conservation and development through three primary services: Land Stewardship, Municipal Assistance, and Conservation Design. The Conservancy has played a key role in the preservation of over 32,000 acres of land throughout the Brandywine Valley.Through consultations, workshops and publications, a team of experts share information on a variety of issues, including water quality and quantity, open space, historic properties, and on municipal ordinances that support the purpose of the Conservancy. The goal of the Conservancy is to provide innovative solutions for successful land use planning. In 1971, the Brandywine Conservancy opened the Brandywine River Museum (pictured at right), along the banks of the Brandywine River. The Museum houses a collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and collections of American illustration, still-life and landscape painting. Outdoors, visitors can enjoy the wild flowers and plant life native to the Brandywine Valley, as well as life-sized sculpture, such as the cow shown at left.
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