CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) — Flames gutted a historic castle overnight in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County.
The fire broke out around 2 a.m. Tuesday at the Rocky Hill Castle, a nearly 200-year-old home in the 100 block of Bullock Road.
READ MORE: Several People Injured After Tree Falls During West Philadelphia High School Reunion Party At Fairmount ParkFirefighters had difficulty battling the blaze because the home is located on a hill in a wooded area. Crews had trouble getting water to the fire. There were tanker trucks down on the ground sending water into a basin, and then that water was sent up the hill to the fire via hoses.
The fire was brought under control in about two hours.
READ MORE: Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Northeast Philadelphia: PoliceThe home dates back to the 19th century, built in 1821. It was later converted to all stone after originally being constructed as a summer home.
The current owners bought the home in 1957 — and it had been up for sale.
There were no reports of injuries, but it appeared the home was a total loss.
MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Weather: Week Starts With Muggy Conditions Before Cold Front ArrivesThe cause of the fire is under investigation.